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How to reduce vibration in compressor air line?

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Brad

08-08-2004 10:39:34




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The instructions say to install a short flexible hose between the compressor and the air line to isolate compressor vibration, but I built my line with 3/4 inch galvanized pipe and I have not ever seen air hose in that size. What have you guys used or what would you suggest? The compressor is bolted to a concrete floor and is resting on the vibration pads that came with it, but right now I have the line directly connected. The noise that is being transmitted through the line and shop is really aggravating.

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51 Pony

08-09-2004 18:18:57




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Get a piece of soft copper pipe and turn it up in an 8-10" pigtail. Flare the ends and install someplace in between compressor and system, where ever it's installed easy.



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MarkB

08-09-2004 18:13:09




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Actually, the diameter of the hose is of little consequence, as long as the hose is short.

The amount of restriction in a hose or pipe is directly proportional to the length of the pipe and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the interior of the pipe. So a foot of 3/8" i.d. hose has about the same restriction as four feet of 3/4" i.d. pipe. In other words, if the total pipe run is 40 feet of 3/4" pipe plus 2 feet of 3/8" id hose, 17 percent of your pressure drop is in the hose and 83 percent is in the pipe.

Of course the hose connection between the compressor and pipe becomes totally irrelevant once you attach 50 feet of air hose from the pipe to your air tool!

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ScottP

08-09-2004 08:32:34




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Brad
There are several things to consider when sizing your flexable hose. Just because you used 3/4" pipe for your lines doesn't mean you have to use 3/4" flex. Are you using a 3/4" air hose off your line with out a regulator? Probably not. The line from the tank to the regulator is high pressure, and low pressure after the regulator. So you could use as small as 3/8" line from your tank to your line which is under high pressure, and your not going to out run the compresser even with a wide open air hose as long as your regulator and compresser are working properly. Scott

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Roger

08-08-2004 22:05:52




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Get two Parker Push-Lok fittings with male pipe ends. Screw one into the tank, one onto the end of your line. Push the grey rubber hose over end end and you're done. No clamps, bands or any other type of fastener required.

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KenB in CT

08-08-2004 16:48:27




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
I got a flexible line from TP Tools. Here's the link

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TheRealRon

08-08-2004 14:42:39




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Have NAPA mke you up a 2' or 3' length of 3/4" hydraulic hose with the proper fittings. Total cost about $15 and by having a long hose you have to loop, the actual length isn't important. Remember, 3/4" hydraulic hose is not very flexible but with the loop it works perfectly. Hydraulic hose has steel cord in it and is very difficlut to damage and the actual rubber hose material holds up to shop grease and oil.

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Rod (NH)

08-08-2004 11:09:29




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Hi Brad,

All the major hose manufacturer's market low pressure general purpose rubber hose for air, water, oil and fuel lines. It is available in sizes up to at least 3/4" ID with "push-on" end connectors in various configurations that are easily attached in the field. I use a 5/8" ID Gates 10LOR "Lock-On" rubber hose in about a three ft length from my compressor tank to my wall piping. The rated working pressure is 300 psig and I use it to 175 psig. I don't remember where I got it. I know my local NAPA carries Weatherhead hose and fittings. They make a 3/4" neoprene cover/nitrile inner lining hose for push-on connectors. The hose is H101 General Purpose hose for compressed air and other applications. The working pressure is 350 psig and 212 deg F max with a burst pressure of 1400 psig. Check with your local NAPA to see what brand they carry. You can buy it by the foot. You could go with high pressure hydraulic hose but it is way overkill for a standard pneumatic system less than 200 psig.

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Bob

08-08-2004 10:45:23




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 Re: How to reduce vibration in compressor air line in reply to Brad, 08-08-2004 10:39:34  
Some use hydraulic hose, which would be readily available in your size.

Temperature and pressure ratings of the hose will, obviously, be WAY above your requirements.



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