What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FES30B air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FES30B is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FES30B produce?

The FS-Curtis FES30B delivers 14.3 SCFM at 125 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FES30B have?

The FS-Curtis FES30B has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FES30B single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FES30B is a single-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FES30B require?

The FS-Curtis FES30B runs on 230/1.

What is the FS-Curtis FES30B best for?

The FS-Curtis FES30B is best suited for FS-Curtis FES30B reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FES30B – 5 HP 80-Gallon 1-Stage Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FES30B is a 5 HP single-stage reciprocating air compressor pump delivering 17.3 SCFM at 175 PSI. Note: this is a bare pump unit (ES-30 CA Series), not a complete tank-mounted system — the 80-gallon tank figure in the database may be an error or reflect a bundled configuration. Splash-lubricated simplex, wired for 230V single-phase. At 112 lbs, it is the pump assembly only. Priced from USD 1485 (Compressed Air Advisors, May 2021). Known gaps: complete tank-mounted configuration not confirmed; duty cycle and noise level unverified.

CFM

14.3 @ 125 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

2.86CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston

58%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$104$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages1-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

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Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM14.3 @ 125 PSI

CFM / HP2.86

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—

Weight112 lb

FormHorizontal · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 160 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP14.3cfm
10median 17.238
-16.9% vs. median
Average price$1,504
$962median $4,182$17k
-64.1% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class

CFM per HP2.86cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
-16.9% vs. median
Price per CFM$104$/scfm
$82median $235$864
-55.9% vs. median

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