FS-Curtis · CT · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FCT55

5 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$1,594
2 retailers · in stock
FS-Curtis FCT55

FS-Curtis FCT55 is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating bare pump delivering 17.8 SCFM at 175 PSI maximum on a horizontal 80-gallon ASME-rated receiver, wired 230V single-phase. Cast-iron cylinders and heads with splash lubrication provide long service life in industrial duty applications. The intercooler includes an ASME-approved safety valve. At 124 lb the FCT55 is a direct replacement pump for the CT55 platform, suitable for shop, industrial, and OEM integration applications requiring continuous high-pressure output. V-belt drive runs at reduced RPM to lower heat and wear. Two-stage compression achieves higher efficiency than single-stage above 125 PSI. Verified retail pricing runs $1,468-$1,720 from authorized distributors. The FCT55 ships as a bare pump without tank, motor, or controls, requiring system integration. Series: FS-Curtis CT. MPN: FCT55. Key specs: HP: 5; SCFM at 175 PSI: 17.8; max PSI: 175; tank (as configured): 80 gal; voltage: 230/1; stages: 2; lubrication: splash; weight: 124 lb; config: simplex horizontal.

HP
5
CFM
17.8 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.56CFM/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
$82$/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 CFM17.8 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.56
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
Weight124 lb
FormHorizontal · 80 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
1655 units
Peer class
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP17.8cfm
    10median 17.238
    +3.5% vs. median
  • Average price$1,594
    $962median $4,178$17k
    -61.8% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.56cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +3.5% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$87$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    -61.8% vs. median

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