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Anchoring.to.Floor
Machine Base
Concrete
Lag Screw
Lag Shield Anchor
Flat Washer
Drilled Hole
Figure.7.
Popular method for anchoring
machinery to a concrete floor.
Number.of.Mounting.Holes................................... 4
Diameter.of.Mounting.Hardware.........................
1
⁄
2
"
Anchoring machinery to the floor prevents tipping or
shifting and reduces vibration that may occur during
operation, resulting in a machine that runs slightly quieter
and feels more solid.
If the machine will be installed in a commercial or
workplace setting, or if it is permanently connected
(hardwired) to the power supply, local codes may require
that it be anchored to the floor.
If not required by any local codes, fastening the machine
to the floor is an optional step. If you choose not to do
this with your machine, we recommend placing it on
machine mounts, as these provide an easy method for
leveling and they have vibration-absorbing pads.
Anchoring.to.Concrete.Floors
Lag shield anchors with lag screws (see
Figure
) are a
popular way to anchor machinery to a concrete floor,
because the anchors sit flush with the floor surface,
making it easy to unbolt and move the machine later, if
needed. However, anytime local codes apply, you MUST
follow the anchoring methodology specified by the code.
