What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS is rated at 20 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS produce?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS delivers 79.3 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS have?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS has a 120-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS require?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS best for?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS is best suited for Compressed air supply for heavy-duty plant and manufacturing operations.

FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS – 20 HP 120-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FML20C98BXS is a 20 HP two-stage pressure-lubricated reciprocating air compressor in the FS-Curtis Master Line (ML) Series. It delivers 79.3 SCFM at 175 PSI from a 2-cylinder C98 pump and a 120-gallon horizontal ASME-certified receiver tank.

CFM

79.3 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.97CFM/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

$205$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM79.3 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.97

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Est. draw17.6 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. $6,302

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $500

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,450–$2,647

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

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FormHorizontal · 120 gal

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 40 · 20 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 40 in class

SCFM @ 20 HP79.3cfm
58median 7092
+13.3% vs. median
Average price$16,220
$7,848median $15,562$39k
+4.2% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class

CFM per HP3.97cfm/hp
2.92median 3.54.61
+13.3% vs. median
Price per CFM$205$/scfm
$98median $202$589
+1.2% vs. median

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