AVERAGE PRICE
$4,949
1 retailer
The FS-Curtis FCA05E57V8U-A2L1XX is a 5 HP CA5+ two-stage reciprocating compressor delivering 18.5 SCFM @ 175 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank. E57 cast-iron pump; 84 dBA; 575 lbs; 39 x 37 x 77 in. UltraPack; 230V/1-phase; 5-year UltraShield warranty; Made in USA.
HP
5
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
$268$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubricationsplash
Oil—
Sump—
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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—
Weight575 lb
FormVertical · 80 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet—
Drain—
Drain outlet—
ASME tank—
Made in USA—
Noise84 dBA
Op. temp—
Dimensions—
Ship weight—
Warranty—
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 HP18.5cfm10median 17.238+7.6% vs. median
- Average price$4,949$962median $4,178$17k+18.4% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
- CFM per HP3.7cfm/hp2.08median 3.447.64+7.6% vs. median
- Price per CFM$268$/scfm$77median $228$864+17.2% vs. median
Where this is sold1 verified retailer · USD
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