Softmount suggestions and vendor

[aust1648]

Any thoughts on softmount machines?

I am looking at replacing some machines in the #35 - #50 capacity. One question, is there a vendor that offers this size machine in softmount? Why softmount? I have a pad that I would have to rip out and reinstall since all the hardmount machines bolt patterns are different then what I have. Seems like the softmounts would save me this trouble.

In addition to the vendor, what are your general thoughts on the softmounts?

Thanks coinwash members :)

[kbc747]

Wascomat has some larger units in softmount. You can see them on thier website.

[dougyg]

Not knowing your exact situation but you can still install hardmounts. A good installer will cut the existing bolts flush and drill new holes and insert achors with bolts for the new hardmounts. I had to do this at my laundormat when I replaced super 20s with dexters. No problems so far.

[pete f]

Soft mounts are generally for places with weak floors. I am not sure they go much over 30#'s. I have not priced them for some time, , but I think you will find them much more expensive.

[dzender]

Way too expensive for soft mounts - especially if you have a pad.

[Gatorlenny]

I am also looking at soft mounts. The one thing I have discovered is even though it is a soft mount, you probably have to put it on a base anyway. Reason is because of the drain. The Wasco has a gravity drain, but you still need the height to properly intersect your drain pipe. The pricing is attractive, but I wonder what the longevity will be.

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

You don't need to get softmounts. As stated cut the bolts down and redrill new one's.

[ajay]

continental has large soft mount washer.....but like everyone else I would caution you on installing soft mounts unless you absolutely need to - from what you describe it doesn't look like you need to.

ajay

[Gatorlenny]

I met a guy today that has three 55lb Huebsch soft mount washers. HX55 extractors. They are only 3 months old and one did walk on him. They are on a frame and could be bolted down if you wanted. So far he has been very pleased and no other problems.

[pete f]

I met a guy today that has three 55lb Huebsch soft mount washers. HX55 extractors. They are only 3 months old and one did walk on him. They are on a frame and could be bolted down if you wanted. So far he has been very pleased and no other problems.

I have some 12# IPSO softmount, held down with one bolt to keep from walking, and you are right, I had to build a pad to put them on for the drain height.

What is the price of the 55# Hueb's , soft mount vs the hard mount?

[E&R]

As far as I'm aware currently, the largest softmount available for coin-op is 30#. Any softmounts over 30# is aimed for the OPL market.