What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U produce?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U delivers 18.5 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U have?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U require?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U best for?

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U is best suited for Compressed air supply for industrial plants, fabrication, and automotive service.

FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U – 5 HP 80-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FCA05E57H8U is a 5 HP two-stage splash-lubricated reciprocating air compressor in the FS-Curtis CA Series. It delivers 18.5 SCFM at 175 PSI from a 2-cylinder E57 pump and a 80-gallon horizontal ASME-certified receiver tank.

CFM

18.5 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

80 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

$282$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

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Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

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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—

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Control—

Starter—

Weight575 lb

FormHorizontal · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 157 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP18.5cfm
10median 17.238
+7.6% vs. median
Average price$5,210
$962median $4,187$17k
+24.4% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.7cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+7.6% vs. median
Price per CFM$282$/scfm
$77median $230$864
+22.2% vs. median

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