What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 is rated at 50 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 produce?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 delivers 170 SCFM at 170 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 have?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 has a 200-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 is a single-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 require?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 runs on 460/3.

Is the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 is oil-flooded.

What is the FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 best for?

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 is best suited for High-demand continuous-duty plant compressed-air supply with on-board storage.

FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 – 50 HP 200-Gallon Screw Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FRB50SU2 is an RSB-Series 50 HP belt-drive rotary screw air compressor on a 200-gallon open tank-mounted frame. It delivers 170 SCFM at 175 PSI (up to 223 SCFM at 100 PSI), runs 460V 3-phase, and carries the FS-Curtis 5-year / 10-year airend NxGEN warranty.

CFM

170 @ 170 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

200 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.40CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage rotary screw

75%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$217$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages1-stage screw

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil-flooded

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM170 @ 170 PSI

CFM / HP3.40

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw43.9 kW

COST & MAINTENANCE

Electric · yearlyEst. $15,756

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $1,250

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage460/3

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Controlfixed speed

Starter—

Weight1920 lb

FormHorizontal · 200 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

Op. temp—

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 15 · 50 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 15 in class

SCFM @ 50 HP170cfm
170median 203.4248
-16.4% vs. median
Average price$41,451
$23,875median $34,998$50k
+18.4% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 15 in class

CFM per HP3.4cfm/hp
3.4median 4.074.96
-16.4% vs. median
Price per CFM$217$/scfm
$100median $168$246
+28.7% vs. median

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