FS-Curtis · FML · TWO-STAGE PISTON

FML30C98BXS-A9L1XX

30 HP · Horizontal · 100% duty · electric · pressure · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$17,187
1 retailer
FS-Curtis FML30C98BXS-A9L1XX

FS-Curtis FML30C98BXS-A9L1XX is a 30 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 97 SCFM at 175 PSI maximum on a 240-gallon horizontal tank, wired 230V single-phase, with pressure lubrication for extended service life. Built for production facilities, fabrication shops, and automotive service environments requiring sustained high-pressure output. The BXS-A9L1XX suffix indicates a different controls and drive configuration from the sibling BXA-D9N1S1 variant of the FML30 series. Verified retail pricing approximately $17,187 from authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 30; SCFM at 175 PSI: 97; max PSI: 175; tank: 240 gal horizontal; stages: 2; lubrication: pressure; voltage: 230/1; config: simplex. Model breakdown: FML = FS-Curtis large-frame motor-mount reciprocating; 30 = 30 HP; C98 = cast-iron pump; BXS = belt drive variant S; A9L1XX = controls/accessories suffix. Applications: production lines, blast rooms, multi-station tool supply.

HP
30
CFM
97 @ 175 PSI
Duty
100% continuous
Tank size
240 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.23CFM/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
$177$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationpressure
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM97 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.23
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw26.3 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. $9,453
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $750
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $2,174–$3,970
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight1250 lb
FormHorizontal · 240 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
24 · 30 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 24 in class
  • SCFM @ 30 HP97cfm
    77median 99.1203
    -2.1% vs. median
  • Average price$17,187
    $11,317median $20,778$45k
    -17.3% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 24 in class
  • CFM per HP3.23cfm/hp
    2.58median 3.376.79
    -4.1% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$177$/scfm
    $116median $187$460
    -5.7% vs. median

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$16,328$16,901$17,473$18,046avg $17,187today-10d-20d-30d
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