Air Compressor base plate?

[slackdaddy1]

Putting together my own shop compressor (I think).
I will be having a separate tank and motor/pump (about 10' apart.

I can not find a compressor "base plate" to mount the motor/pump/fan guard to.

I am not in the position to fabricate one at this time.
I would have thought I could purchase one online from 20 different places, but no luck.

Anyone know where one can be purchased?

Thanks,
Slack

 

[osumet]

I found a parts manual for a champion brand air compressor that is of the "base mount" type. Page 26 in the manual shows a part number for the base plate.

Here's a link to the manual...https://www.compressorworld.com/amfile/file/download/file_id/1984/product_id/4034/

Nathan

 

[454ragtop]

Maybe put an ad on CL for a failed compressor tank, or ask around at some scrap yards. Almost seems like you could even make one out of wood, 3/4" plywood reinforced with some 2X4's or angle iron.

 

[The Cobbler]

what sort of base are you looking for? what frame motor etc

 

[slackdaddy1]

That is a good question
Looking at a 5hp 1750rpm 1ph motor and small2 stage pump,, I had assumed pumps and motors of this general size had the same bolt pattern,, But I have been proven wrong before!

Slack

what sort of base are you looking for? what frame motor etc

 

[slackdaddy1]

Yikes, they want 475-500 for that base plate.

I found a parts manual for a champion brand air compressor that is of the "base mount" type. Page 26 in the manual shows a part number for the base plate.

Here's a link to the manual...https://www.compressorworld.com/amfile/file/download/file_id/1984/product_id/4034/

Nathan

 

[The Cobbler]

I had one made for a similar set up to yours at a local fab shop for not a lot of money

 

[slackdaddy1]

Yup, I think that is plan "B"
Plan "A" was order one online for 39.95 from one of 20,000 sources,, Plan "A" did not work out.

I had one made for a similar set up to yours at a local fab shop for not a lot of money

 

[930dreamer]

Look on CL for an old tank/base plate.

 

[PT Doc]

If they are being separated, then I would layout the pump and motor and take a best guess on the belt length. Have a piece of 1/4" plate cut. They could probably even place the holes where you want.i would guess $100 for cut plate and holes and you are good to go.