M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Mounting to Shop Floor
Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mount- ing hardware is not included. Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts. Both options are described below. Whichever option you choose, it will be necessary to use a precision level to level your machine.
Bolting to Concrete Floors
Lag shield anchors with lag bolts (Figure 5) and anchor studs (Figure 6) are two popular methods for anchoring an object to a concrete floor. We suggest you research the many options and methods for mounting your machine and choose the best that fits your specific appli- cation.
Figure 5. Typical lag shield anchor and lag
bolt.
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NOTICE
Anchor studs are stronger and more permanent alter- natives to lag shield anchors; however, they will stick out of the floor, which may cause a tripping hazard if you decide to move your machine at a later point.
Using Machine Mounts
Using machine mounts, shown in Figure 7, gives the advantage of fast leveling and vibration reduction. The large size of the foot pads distributes the weight of the machine to reduce strain on the floor.
