Compressor Vibration

scanam2005 · Post by **scanam2005** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:49 pm

A technique that I use to reduce vibration and noise from a compresor is to place an old mouse pad under it. The compressor also works more efficiently when it isn't vibrating across the floor.

Zen-Builder · Post by **Zen-Builder** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:32 am

I used to use a thin rubber mat from the HW store, ones that are used to line tool-trays.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:35 am

I use mine as a back masager.

Carpet seems to work fine on mine.

Once, in an attempt to reduce the vibration to 0 I suspensed my compressor under my work table via bungie cords.

Compressors put out a lotta torque. The spinning compressor ripped my airbrush out of my hands and proceded to beat it on the underside of the workbench. Then when I shut it off it spun the other way as the bungie cords released.

Lotsa fun.

Mousepads wok great if they fit, you can also get vibration dampening mats at hardware stores.

Jonas Calhoun · Post by **Jonas Calhoun** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:58 pm

I just tie mine to the dog.

Actually, I just have enough hose that it's out in the garage..so I don't notice noise or vibration.

Dan

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:10 pm

Jonas Calhoun wrote:I just tie mine to the dog.

Actually, I just have enough hose that it's out in the garage..so I don't notice noise or vibration.

Dan

That explains the dogs.

Kekker · Post by **Kekker** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:09 pm

I used an old towel folded over a couple of times. Also useful to wipe off a regular brush when cleaning.

Kev

scanam2005 · Post by **scanam2005** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:59 pm

[quote="Jonas Calhoun"]I just tie mine to the dog.

It would be great to meet your dog SHAKEY one day. (LOL)