What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U is rated at 20 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U produce?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U delivers 67 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U have?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U has a 240-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U require?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U runs on 230/1.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U best for?

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U is best suited for FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U – 20 HP 240-Gal 2-Stage Air Compressor

The FS-Curtis FML20C98D4U is a 20 HP duplex Masterline ML20+ reciprocating compressor delivering 158.6 SCFM @ 175 PSI from two C98 two-stage pumps on a 240-gallon horizontal ASME tank. Wired 230V/1-phase; Centro-Ring pressure lubrication; 89 dBA; 3,800 lbs; 105 x 53 x 74 in. 5-year UltraShield warranty; Made in USA.

CFM

67 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

240 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.35CFM/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

$589$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM720 rpm

Lubricationpressure

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM67 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.35

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

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

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight3800 lb

FormHorizontal · 240 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise89 dBA

Op. temp—

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

Warranty—

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 HP67cfm
58median 7092
-4.3% vs. median
Average price$39,478
$7,848median $15,562$39k
+153.7% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 40 in class

CFM per HP3.35cfm/hp
2.92median 3.54.61
-4.3% vs. median
Price per CFM$589$/scfm
$98median $202$589
+191.5% vs. median

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