What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FE15C air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FE15C is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FE15C produce?

The FS-Curtis FE15C delivers 42.6 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FE15C have?

The FS-Curtis FE15C has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FE15C single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FE15C is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FE15C require?

The FS-Curtis FE15C runs on 230/1.

What is the FS-Curtis FE15C best for?

The FS-Curtis FE15C is best suited for FS-Curtis FE15C reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FE15C – 15 HP 120-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FE15C is a 15 HP two-stage oil-splash-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 42.6 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase. Weighing 393 lbs, the FE series is FS-Curtis’s entry-level industrial cast-iron reciprocating line for high-pressure shop and production air. Two-stage compression supports spray finishing, pneumatic tools, and sandblasting at 175 PSI maximum. Priced at approximately $5,212. Gaps: OEM datasheet URL not confirmed; duty cycle not listed.

CFM

42.6 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— 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

$108$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

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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

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Control—

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Weight393 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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Drain—

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ASME tank—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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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$4,917
$4,621median $9,585$25k
-48.7% 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$108$/scfm
$96median $188$443
-42.3% vs. median

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