FS-Curtis · FCA · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FCA07E57H8U-A9L1XX

7.50 HP · 100% duty · electric · oil-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$5,117
1 retailer
FS-Curtis FCA07E57H8U-A9L1XX

The FS-Curtis FCA07E57H8U-A9L1XX is a 7.5 HP two-stage oil-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 23.2 SCFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon ASME vertical tank, wired for 230V single-phase. Part of the FS-Curtis FCA series, this simplex unit uses cast-iron two-stage piston construction for industrial-grade duty in fabrication shops, automotive service bays, and mid-tier production cells. The two-stage design compresses air in two steps, improving efficiency and reducing heat versus single-stage units at the same output. Priced at approximately $5,117, the FCA07E57H8U-A9L1XX targets buyers needing continuous shop air at sustained pressure without the cost of rotary screw. Key specifications: 7.5 HP motor, 23.2 SCFM at 175 PSI, 80-gallon tank, 230V/1-phase, two-stage piston, oil-lubricated, simplex configuration. Dealer network provides installation and service support.

HP
7.50
CFM
23.2 @ 175 PSI
Duty
100% continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.09CFM/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
$221$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylindertwo-stage cast iron (2-cylinder)
Pump RPM
Lubricationoil-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM23.2 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.09
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw6.6 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. $2,363
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $188
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $544–$993
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230V
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Startermagnetic motor starter (UltraPack)
Weight580 lb
Form— · 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
181 · 7.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 181 in class
  • SCFM @ 7.5 HP23.2cfm
    20median 2457
    -3.3% vs. median
  • Average price$5,117
    $1,698median $5,117$19k
    0% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class
  • CFM per HP3.09cfm/hp
    2.67median 3.27.65
    -3.3% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$221$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    +5.6% vs. median

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$4,861$5,032$5,202$5,373avg $5,117today-10d-20d-30d
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