What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FES50B air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FES50B is rated at 3 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FES50B produce?

The FS-Curtis FES50B delivers 11.3 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FES50B have?

The FS-Curtis FES50B has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FES50B single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FES50B is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FES50B require?

The FS-Curtis FES50B runs on 230/1.

What is the FS-Curtis FES50B best for?

The FS-Curtis FES50B is best suited for FS-Curtis FES50B reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FES50B – 3 HP 80-Gallon Scroll Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FES50B is the ES-50 single-stage splash-lubricated bare pump (with flywheel) rated at 5 HP and 19.5 SCFM @ 125 PSI. Cast-iron construction; 157 lbs; 18.1 x 23.3 x 16.7 in. Replacement/OEM pump used in CA-series Climate Control compressors; priced around $2,290. Not a complete compressor package.

CFM

11.3 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.77CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 2-stage scroll

70%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$182$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage scroll

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM11.3 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.77

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw2.6 kW

COST & MAINTENANCE

Electric · yearlyEst. $945

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight157 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: 2 · 3 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 2 in class

SCFM @ 3 HP11.3cfm
10median 10.711
+6.1% vs. median
Average price$2,054
$2,054median $7,027$12k
-70.8% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 2 in class

CFM per HP3.77cfm/hp
3.33median 3.773.77
-0% vs. median
Price per CFM$182$/scfm
$181median $1,200$1,200
-84.9% vs. median

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