What horsepower is the FS-Curtis CA15 air compressor?

The FS-Curtis CA15 is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis CA15 produce?

The FS-Curtis CA15 delivers 42.6 SCFM.

What is the maximum pressure of the FS-Curtis CA15?

The FS-Curtis CA15 has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis CA15 have?

The FS-Curtis CA15 has a 120-gallon tank.

Is the FS-Curtis CA15 single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis CA15 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis CA15 require?

The FS-Curtis CA15 runs on 120.

Is the FS-Curtis CA15 oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The FS-Curtis CA15 is oil-free.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis CA15?

The FS-Curtis CA15 has a 100% duty cycle.

FS-Curtis CA15 – 15 HP 120-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

FS-Curtis CA15 is a 15 HP two-stage reciprocating industrial air compressor delivering 42.6 SCFM on a 120-gallon tank, wired for 120V single-phase power. The unit weighs 1,166 lbs and is rated for 100% duty cycle continuous operation. The CA15 uses oil-free piston construction, making it appropriate for applications requiring clean air without oil carryover. The 120V electrical supply makes this unit accessible for facilities without high-voltage wiring. Maximum operating pressure specification not confirmed in current sources. Key gaps: PSI rating, noise level (dB), and footprint dimensions not confirmed. Available through FS-Curtis authorized distributors.

CFM

42.6 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

2.84CFM/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

$174$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil-free

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM42.6 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP2.84

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

Voltage120

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight1166 lb

Form— · 120 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: 1708 units
Peer class: 83 · 15 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class

SCFM @ 15 HP42.6cfm
17median 51111
-16.5% vs. median
Average price$7,466
$4,621median $9,591$25k
-22.2% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class

CFM per HP2.84cfm/hp
1.15median 3.47.44
-16.5% vs. median
Price per CFM$174$/scfm
$96median $188$443
-7.6% vs. median

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