Question about horizontal compressor mounting

[encantofred]

i have acquired a champion 60 gallon horizontal compressor. nice unit.

i have a urethane floor coating with chips in it.

i have 4x4 vibration pads that are rubber and cork to use under the legs of the compressor.

any idea if it will "walk" off of those pads if i dont put a bolt through it into the concrete floor?

i would really rather not bolt it down.

tom

 

[raddksn]

FWIW I have a 60 gallon upright on same type of pads no bolts. Has not moved In 15 years!

 

[larry_g]

It's perty much compressor dependent. I'd suggest that you set it up and go for it. If it's a walker then deal with the problem.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

You could bolt the pads to the compressor.

 

[kbs2244]

The friction of the rubber should keep it in place.
If it wants to walk then something is out of balance and causing too much vibration.

 

[raddksn]

^^^^^yes indeed^^^^^

 

[Kevin54]

i have acquired a champion 60 gallon horizontal compressor. nice unit.

i have a urethane floor coating with chips in it.

i have 4x4 vibration pads that are rubber and cork to use under the legs of the compressor.

any idea if it will "walk" off of those pads if i dont put a bolt through it into the concrete floor?

i would really rather not bolt it down.

tom

The pads will stick to the floor, and the compressor will settle into the pads. No bolts necessary. I have an 80 gallon upright set the same way and it has never moved. At work, we set machines all of the time on anti-vibration pads and they were never bolted and never moved.

 

[stonesfan68]

You should be fine. My vertical compressor is not bolted to the floor and sits on rubber pads. Make sure that you use a flexible connection to your header pipe or regulator, etc.

 

[James-W]

I am in agreement, I doubt it will move any. If it does move, you can always get one of those non-slip mats to put down on the floor under the 4X4 pads.