Thread: Isolate onboard Air Compressor

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I needs some ideas/suggestions on how to best isolate my on board air compressor for purposes of noise and vibration reduction. I currently have my entire air control system including the compressor, tank, valve block and controller mounted on a piece of plywood. I did this to make a compact and somewhat modular unit. I will be installing this on the shelf over the axle at the front of my trunk. I am looking for suggestions on how best to mount the board to the sheetmetal in the trunk so that the least amount of sound or vibration from the compressor comes through. The compressor is mounted to the board using the standard VAIR grommets. I plan to enlose the area and am heavily insulating the panel between the trunk and the back seat.

I have thought of getting a heavy rubber mat to put between like they sell for kitchens or for standing in front of work benches. Not sure where to find those. Let me know what you have done or if you have some ideas

thanks

Pat

Some good shock mounts like the one's used for aircraft electronic components work great, Pat..... Got any surplus places around??? Probably could find some online, too...

Try mcmaster-carr

Thanks Everyone, some great solutions

Heavy rubber mat is easily found in the junk yards.. just look in floorboards!

( old floor board mats )

see if you can find an air cond. shop that has some discarded compressors they have some nice soft rubber mount on the bottom. ED

Guys, I found this place and wanted to share the resource.

http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Products.htm

I tried the AC mount idea, but my local AC shop was closed today for some reason. Still a great idea. I also took a look at the rubber mounts on the compressor of an old refrigerator and it had possibilities. But these guys had exactly what I wanted.

http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Store...=Products7.htm

INCH
Rubber Fasteners
EPDM

I like that it also seals the hole in the trunk floor.

Pat

let me know if you find them or I will ship you four of them for shipping costs.Ed in so.caif.

Originally Posted by Stu Cool

Guys, I found this place and wanted to share the resource.

http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Products.htm

I tried the AC mount idea, but my local AC shop was closed today for some reason. Still a great idea. I also took a look at the rubber mounts on the compressor of an old refrigerator and it had possibilities. But these guys had exactly what I wanted.

http://www.vibrationmounts.com/Store...=Products7.htm

INCH
Rubber Fasteners
EPDM


let me know if you find them or I will ship you four of them for shipping costs.Ed in so.caif.
I like that it also seals the hole in the trunk floor.

Pat

Thanks Ed, if I need them I will be in touch. Really appreciate the offer.

Pat