FS-Curtis · FCA · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FCA15E15H1U

15 HP · Horizontal · 100% duty · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$8,071
2 retailers · across retailers
FS-Curtis FCA15E15H1U

The FS-Curtis FCA15E15H1U is a 15 HP simplex two-stage reciprocating piston air compressor delivering 42.6 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase, splash-lubricated. Machine weight is 1,166 lbs. Simplex configuration with two compression stages in a single-head arrangement. Two-stage compression achieves 175 PSI working pressure with improved efficiency compared to single-stage units at this power class. Splash lubrication suits sustained industrial reciprocating duty in manufacturing, service shops, and production facilities. The 120-gallon horizontal receiver reduces cycling frequency and maintains stable header pressure during sustained demand. At 42.6 SCFM, the unit supports spray finishing, impact tooling, sandblasting, and multi-station pneumatic work simultaneously. Max working pressure is 175 PSI.

HP
15
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
Lubricationsplash
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
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight1166 lb
FormHorizontal · 120 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
83 · 15 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class
  • SCFM @ 15 HP42.6cfm
    17median 51111
    -16.5% vs. median
  • Average price$8,071
    $4,621median $9,585$25k
    -15.8% 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$205$/scfm
    $96median $188$443
    +9.1% vs. median

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