FS-Curtis · FCA · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FCA05E50D1S-A2L1XX

5 HP · Horizontal · 100% duty · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$10,040
1 retailer
FS-Curtis FCA05E50D1S-A2L1XX

The FS-Curtis FCA05E50D1S-A2L1XX is a 5 HP two-stage splash-lubricated duplex reciprocating piston air compressor delivering 18.5 SCFM @ 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230 V single-phase. The FCA-Series duplex configuration (two pump heads on a shared tank) provides redundancy and higher sustained output capacity compared to a simplex 5 HP unit, making it suited for busy automotive shops, tire centers, and fabrication operations needing continuous air. Key specs: 5 HP, 18.5 SCFM @ 175 PSI, 120-gal horizontal tank, 230/1-phase, two-stage splash lubrication, duplex. Gaps: weight, full-load amps, noise level (dB), duty cycle, and OEM datasheet URL not confirmed from a primary FS-Curtis source.

HP
5
CFM
18.5 @ 175 PSI
Duty
100% continuous
Tank size
120 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.70CFM/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
$543$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM500-1050 rpm
Lubricationsplash
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM18.5 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.70
Cut-in / out—
Tank fill—
Est. draw4.4 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. $1,576
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight1050 lb
FormHorizontal · 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
160 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP18.5cfm
    10median 17.238
    +7.6% vs. median
  • Average price$10,040
    $962median $4,182$17k
    +140% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class
  • CFM per HP3.7cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +7.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$543$/scfm
    $82median $235$864
    +130.3% vs. median

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