Phatsub
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Who's got rubber feet on their compressor and where did you get them?
Pictures are always appreciated.
Pictures are always appreciated.
Rubber feet on compressor
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I found these
http://webshop.b-plastic.com/default.asp?PageNo=DEFAULT
from a place that looks like they're in Germany or some other overseas place. They are also only available to other businesses.
Maybe I ought to check HD for them first.
http://webshop.b-plastic.com/default.asp?PageNo=DEFAULT
from a place that looks like they're in Germany or some other overseas place. They are also only available to other businesses.
Maybe I ought to check HD for them first.
I looked around for a while and couldn't find something that I thought was worth while and/or not really expensive, then it hit me...tennis balls. I simply drilled out a hole with as big a spade bit as I had (1.5" maybe) and set them in there. This works very for absorbing vibration, but is not very stable, only recommended if you are anchoring/tying off at the top as well. Also, you cannot pierce the tennis ball or I don't think they'll support the weight. Also, mine have sagged a bit in the year of service, but the price was right.
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SteveL
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I got these from Grainger for about $12 for a package of two. Unfortunatly my compressor needs three. Not sure what to do with the left over.
Charles (in GA)
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There are various sorts of machinery feet available from MSC, Grainger, McMaster-Carr, etc. I used some from MSC that are fairly inexpensive, made by Mason.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=5368263&PMT4NO=25146218
My compressor is on a stand that has six legs with a four foot spread, to add stability to a rather top heavy compressor (vertical 80 gal two stage, 7.5 hp).
Here is a link to a pic from a previous post. I cannot reattach the pic without re-uploading it (duh!) so I won't waste the server space to do that.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4246&d=1137985390
Charles
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=5368263&PMT4NO=25146218
My compressor is on a stand that has six legs with a four foot spread, to add stability to a rather top heavy compressor (vertical 80 gal two stage, 7.5 hp).
Here is a link to a pic from a previous post. I cannot reattach the pic without re-uploading it (duh!) so I won't waste the server space to do that.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4246&d=1137985390
Charles
Good idea... as long as I don't get run over doing it.
Charles (in GA)
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Ah yes!!!!, Georgia Interstates in the summertime, just covered with "interstate alligators".
Charles
Uncle Buck
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Or you might just buy a new mudflap at the truckstop! Although, not free like lecroix idea (Huge fan of free here)
When i bought my Ingersoll rand 7.5hp compressor from TSC i bought the only compressor rubber pad set they had on hand (CAMPBELL HAUSFELD)
Well they work ........ kinda , Each thin rubber bad comes with an 1/8" steel plate but i just dont think the rubber is quite thick enough for the weight.
Looking at getting the cork/rubber kind the next time i pull out the compressor to check the belts and pulleys.
Well they work ........ kinda , Each thin rubber bad comes with an 1/8" steel plate but i just dont think the rubber is quite thick enough for the weight.
Looking at getting the cork/rubber kind the next time i pull out the compressor to check the belts and pulleys.
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chad s
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I used part number #6423K26 from McMaster Carr. They wernt exactly cheap, but they work perfectly. Because of the height they keep the compressor off of the floor, I dont think I would use them if you dont plan on anchoring them to the concrete floor.
Charles (in GA)
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Yes, those are the same feet I used. They have about 4 inches of threaded rod shank on them. They are installed on the base made of 2x3x.125 tubing. They are often found on sale. MSC won't tell you something is on sale if you go to order a certain p/n, its up to you to check the sale catalogs and find the special sale p/n and use it.
They also make this one, slightly smaller, 3/8-16 threaded shank, 2-3/8" diameter, 250 lb capacity and somewhat cheaper.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PARTPG=N2LMSI&PMXREF=Y&PMPXNO=5368259
Charles
JohnZ
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I mounted my 6.5hp 60-gallon on automotive body mount cushions; it's in a corner, with a safety cable from the compressor mount plate to an eyebolt in a stud on each wall. Hasn't moved a millimeter in seven years.
John,
Those cushions are from which model truck?
z28toz06
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whats wrong with hockey pucks?
Charles (in GA)
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The man asked about rubber feet, implying he wanted some cushion under his compressor.
Charles
78fj40
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I asked the same question from his garage post.....no reply.
I would also like to know. I'm in the same boat. I'm thinking a trip to the junkyard next week to see if I can locate anything....
I'm sure he's said it before...at least I think he has. I will search...
Probably just about any truck mount will do.
78fj40
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Found it...For all those interested:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=94425&postcount=39
They're from a Prowler.
Well, last night I ordered three of these...The -40's.
http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Store.asp?Page=Products3.htm
Hopefully they'll be robust enough.
Here's the PN. V10Z76MSG-40 The link above doesn't take you right to them.
http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Store.asp?Page=Products3.htm
Hopefully they'll be robust enough.
Here's the PN. V10Z76MSG-40 The link above doesn't take you right to them.
JohnZ
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I answered that one a while back in one of the other forums - the body mount cushions are from a Prowler, but just about any cushion will work.
How are those mount's working out for you? I'm getting ready to set up a new garage and Have been thinking about trying to quiet down the compressor a bit myself
Thanks, BIGD
edl
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lecroix - i am with you - to avoid the safety issue, go to any tire shop and ask if you can have one of their throw aways - i double up - free...safe...what more could you ask for - but one word of warning, even with a good jigsaw these things are tough as hell to cut (assuming you get a newer steel belted radial - and you will get your saw covered with black gunk - but a small price to pay - thx, ed
russlaferrera
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Use the rubber engine cradle mounts from any GM front wheel drive vehicle.
diogenes
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My solution is scrap horse trailer mat. It is about an inch thick, durable and pliant. You only need a few square inches of scrap and should be able to pick it up free from a trailer dealer if you ask nice.
Vinko
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I've got a bunch of very-high density American-made rubber that I used. I'll get some photos up.
mcgyverit
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+1 for hockey pucks, 3 for ~$6 at the sporting goods store, works awesome.
89MustangGX
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How do you set them up?
I'm thinking countersink on the bottom so the bolt head sits up inside and it's just rubber on the floor, sound right?
Do you just use washers on either side to keep it from pulling through or you need plate steel or something?
I'm never actually seen or drilled into a hockey puck, so this is new to me.
Adam
PCO6
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For each of the 3 feet on my compressor, I used 2 hockey pucks with a 1" thick piece of rubber sandwiched between them. The rubber is very dense but much more pliable than the pucks. Each one was cut to about the same diameter as the pucks. Each foot is lag bolted to the floor.
tigmusky
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just a reminder leave on mounting bolt loose.. the vibritions needs to go somewhere.
Daye
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I just left mine bolted to the shipping pallet it came on. Flexible enough. And it hasn't moved in 3 years even though the compressor runs every day. I figure if I ever need to move it, I can just use a hand pallet truck.
Dale
Dale
OccupantRJ
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I have two 25 hp compressors at work sitting on wood runners, without a problem. Been that way for over ten years. They run 10 hours a day, so looks like you're on the right track with yours.
Mickey_D
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I have my horizontal Champion on wheels with a flexline into the air system. The compressor sits on hockey pucks and 3 layers of 4mm neoprene (an old pair of hunting waders) and it keeps all of the noise out of the building floor. By mixing two different densities of materials, it does a terrific job. If you think a compressor is noisy, I have a big vibratory tumbler that used to shake the whole shed. It now sits on a base with pneumatic tires (Harbor Freight $4.99 wheel barrow tires) and soft red hockey pucks. The hard black ones let too much vibration through and the red ones seem to do better.