Equipment stacking question... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2016, 12:46:52 pm
content: So I've got scope under a power supply under a meter under a waveform generator. With the position of the legs on each unit, they aren't stacking flat but actually leveling towards the front being higher than the back. Not a big deal, but I look at it and wonder if there is a better way to stack them. Can anyone thing of a small disc of some material that wouldn't allow for slipping and wouldn't mar or leave residue on the equipment over time?

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2016, 01:09:51 pm
content: There are small pads sold to motorists that go between a mobile phone and the dashboard, they stop the phone slipping off during rapid movement of the car. I think you can cut them down.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2016, 04:23:32 pm
content: Rubber almost certainly can leave marks but it's a guess to how long it will take to break down, it is assisted by heat and oils. If not for this I'd suggest something Neoprene or a mouse mat material.If you wanted to protect the equipment I'd use some felt cloth. I have some furniture with sensitive finishes and soft cotton cloth also doesn't mark it, check it's color fast or preferably a neutral color and been washed well in plain water if you use fabrics though.Here is an interesting solution in stacking gear.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2016, 04:35:00 pm
content: There's also thermal issues to consider so some sort of shelving or racking system that not only keeps the weight off the bottom item but also stops the hot air flow from it directly entering the next one up, as illustrated above, is preferable to indiscriminate direct stacking.

author: Ranger14
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2016, 04:35:22 pm
content: Quote from: Shock on May 27, 2016, 04:23:32 pmLove the Poster and need to get one ..

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2016, 05:16:07 pm
content: Shahriar (Signal Path Blog) uses furniture legs as shelving stands (see picture). Another source of legs are old or cheap clothes racks made from light tube steel.

author: bigeddie
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 28, 2016, 12:55:05 am
content: I can buy cloth-faced neoprene wraps at any drug store. They're meant for wrapping sore joints (wrist, elbow, knee.) Couldn't this material be used for dampening? Just cut it to fit.

author: VK5RC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 28, 2016, 04:07:56 am
content: I would be a bit careful with light tubing as it is pretty easy to stack up a bit of gear, which soon adds up in weight. Could end in tears or worse.

author: jitter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2016, 05:02:03 am
content: Quote from: alank2 on May 27, 2016, 12:46:52 pmHow about these:3M says they don't leave marks over time (datasheet).

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2016, 05:54:08 pm
content: Good ideas guys - the bumpons are a good idea, I just need them bigger. Something like 1-2" diameter maybe 3/4" tall.

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2016, 06:40:45 pm
content: http://www.amazon.com/Quartet-Natural-Strip-Inches-103/dp/B003H93FFS?ie=UTF8&keywords=cork%20sheets&qid=1464460590&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

author: jitter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2016, 06:43:20 pm
content: Quote from: alank2 on May 28, 2016, 05:54:08 pm3M says the Bumpons are made from polyurethane, so perhapsAliExpresshas something you need?

author: Cerebus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2016, 03:28:39 pm
content: Quote from: DimitriP on May 28, 2016, 06:40:45 pmThink of how good an insulator of heat cork is and why this might not be a good idea...

author: DimitriP
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2016, 11:23:43 pm
content: QuoteMost of the equipment is already covered with paint or plastic ... The idea is to cut to size pieces that cover the feet of existing equipment.Think of coasters, not tablecloths

author: Cerebus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2016, 11:35:42 pm
content: Quote from: DimitriP on May 29, 2016, 11:23:43 pmYou're the one who posted the picture of a whole square metre of cork, you could have just picked a coaster!I actually keep a stock of cork sheet like that from about 2mm to 6mm thickness. It is a surprisingly good thermal insulator but good for 1001 uses beside.

author: kc9qix
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 29, 2016, 11:38:37 pm
content: I use non-slip shelf liner - like this:http://www.amazon.com/Con-Tact-Premium-Non-Adhesive-Non-Slip-12-Inches/dp/B001AH8PLI/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1464564928&sr=1-5&keywords=shelf+liner

author: FlyingHacker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2016, 11:49:14 pm
content: I don't care for cork because, after time and/or heat it crumbles and makes a big mess.I tend to used stick on rubber feet. I have a bunch of them as every machine in our office render farm came with four of them, though we rack all the servers.

author: alank2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2016, 01:17:05 am
content: I wonder about shelf liner that is glued or taped to some sort of small block of wood, that might be pretty nice.