What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X is rated at 20 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X produce?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X delivers 77 SCFM at 125 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X have?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X is a single-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X require?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X runs on 230/1.

Is the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X is oil-flooded.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FNB15B8X best for?

The FS-Curtis FNB15B8X is best suited for FS-Curtis FNB15B8X screw air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FNB15B8X – 20 HP 80-Gallon Screw Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FNB15B8X is a 5 HP single-stage oil-flooded rotary screw air compressor delivering 20 SCFM @ 125 PSI on an 80-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230V/1-phase. FNB series simplex unit, 1,046 lbs, rated 100% continuous duty. MPN: FNB15B8X. Retailer title indicates 20 HP — verify HP against factory data. Oil-flooded screw design suits sustained plant air in manufacturing environments. Retail price approximately $17,412. Gaps: OEM datasheet not confirmed on fscurtis.com; HP discrepancy requires factory confirmation.

CFM

77 @ 125 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.85CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage rotary screw

75%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$226$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages1-stage screw

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil-flooded

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM77 @ 125 PSI

CFM / HP3.85

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw17.6 kW

COST & MAINTENANCE

Electric · yearlyEst. $6,302

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $500

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight1046 lb

FormHorizontal · 80 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: 42 · 20 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 42 in class

SCFM @ 20 HP77cfm
20median 7892
-1.3% vs. median
Average price$17,412
$10,318median $17,180$25k
+1.4% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 42 in class

CFM per HP3.85cfm/hp
1median 3.94.6
-1.3% vs. median
Price per CFM$226$/scfm
$170median $226$1,262
-0.1% vs. median

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