What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX produce?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX delivers 19.1 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX have?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX has a 80-gallon vertical tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX require?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX best for?

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX is best suited for FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX – 5 HP 80-Gal Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FML05D96V8U-A2L1XX is a 5 HP two-stage pressure-lubricated reciprocating piston air compressor delivering 19.1 CFM at 175 PSI on an 80-gallon vertical tank, wired for 230V single-phase. The V8U suffix indicates the vertical tank orientation, suiting shops with limited floor space. The FML-Series pressure lubrication (force-fed oil system) extends service intervals under sustained load versus splash-lubricated alternatives. Key specs: 5 HP, 19.1 CFM at 175 PSI, 80-gal vertical tank, 230/1-phase, two-stage pressure lubrication. Gaps: full-load amps, duty cycle, and OEM datasheet URL not confirmed from a primary FS-Curtis source.

CFM

19.1 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.82CFM/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

$397$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM19.1 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.82

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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

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Weight650 lb

FormVertical · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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Where this sits in the catalog

Histograms below: highlighted bar marks this unit’s bucket.

Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 157 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP19.1cfm
10median 17.238
+11% vs. median
Average price$7,589
$962median $4,178$17k
+81.6% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.82cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+11% vs. median
Price per CFM$397$/scfm
$77median $228$864
+74.1% vs. median

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