FS-Curtis FE50B is a 5 HP two-stage oil-splash-lubricated reciprocating piston compressor delivering 17.3 SCFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V single-phase. Weighing 155 lbs, the FE50B is an entry-level FS-Curtis industrial reciprocating unit priced at approximately $2,189. Part of the FE series, it targets small shops and service operations requiring 175 PSI output in a compact horizontal package. Gaps: OEM datasheet URL not confirmed; duty cycle not listed.
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- Catalog
- 1708 units
- Peer class
- 160 · 5 HP
- SCFM @ 5 HP17.3cfm10median 17.238+0.6% vs. median
- Average price$2,189$962median $4,182$17k-47.7% vs. median
- CFM per HP3.46cfm/hp2.08median 3.447.64+0.6% vs. median
- Price per CFM$119$/scfm$82median $235$864-49.4% vs. median
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