What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FE50B air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FE50B is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FE50B produce?

The FS-Curtis FE50B delivers 17.3 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FE50B have?

The FS-Curtis FE50B has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FE50B single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FE50B is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FE50B require?

The FS-Curtis FE50B runs on 230/1.

What is the FS-Curtis FE50B best for?

The FS-Curtis FE50B is best suited for FS-Curtis FE50B reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FE50B – 5 HP 80-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

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.

CFM

17.3 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.46CFM/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

$119$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM500-1050 rpm

Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM17.3 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.46

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—

Weight155 lb

FormHorizontal · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

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Dimensions—

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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 HP17.3cfm
10median 17.238
+0.6% vs. median
Average price$2,189
$962median $4,178$17k
-47.6% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.46cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+0.6% vs. median
Price per CFM$119$/scfm
$77median $228$864
-47.7% vs. median

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