What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS produce?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS delivers 49.5 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS have?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS require?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS best for?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS is best suited for Compressed air supply for heavy-duty plant and manufacturing operations.

FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS – 15 HP 120-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FML15D97BXS is a 15 HP two-stage pressure-lubricated reciprocating air compressor in the FS-Curtis Master Line (ML) Series. It delivers 49.5 SCFM at 175 PSI from a 2-cylinder D97 pump and a 120-gallon horizontal ASME-certified receiver tank.

CFM

49.5 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.30CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 2-stage piston

67%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$189$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM860 rpm

Lubricationpressure

Oil—

Sump—

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Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM49.5 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.30

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw13.2 kW

COST & MAINTENANCE

Compressor Controller ROI calc · $0.14/kWh · 1920 hr/yr · 70% motor efficiency · HP×1.10 sizing · savings 23–42% of electric

Electric · yearlyEst. $4,727

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight775 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise82 dBA

Op. temp—

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Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 83 · 15 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class

SCFM @ 15 HP49.5cfm
17median 51111
-2.9% vs. median
Average price$9,332
$4,621median $9,591$25k
-2.7% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class

CFM per HP3.3cfm/hp
1.15median 3.47.44
-2.9% vs. median
Price per CFM$189$/scfm
$96median $188$443
+0.2% vs. median

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