What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX produce?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX delivers 49.5 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX have?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX require?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX best for?

The FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX is best suited for FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX – 15 HP 120-Gal Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FML15D97H1S-A9L1XX is a 15.00-HP two-stage pressure reciprocating compressor (FML series) delivering 49.50 SCFM at 175 PSI on a 120.0-gallon horizontal simplex tank, wired for 230/1. Shipping weight: 1075 lb. List price approximately $10,909.04. Mid-range simplex unit well suited for production shops, automotive service bays, and general industrial air supply requiring steady output.

CFM

49.5 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.30CFM/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

$220$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM49.5 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.30

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Tank fill—

Est. draw13.2 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. $4,727

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

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Weight1075 lb

FormHorizontal · 120 gal

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Where this sits in the catalog

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

Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 83 · 15 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class

SCFM @ 15 HP49.5cfm
17median 51111
-2.9% vs. median
Average price$10,909
$4,621median $9,585$25k
+13.8% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class

CFM per HP3.3cfm/hp
1.15median 3.47.44
-2.9% vs. median
Price per CFM$220$/scfm
$96median $190$443
+15.9% vs. median

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