What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX is rated at 20 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX produce?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX delivers 77 SCFM at 125 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX have?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX has a 0-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX is a single-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX require?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX runs on 230/1.

Is the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX is oil-flooded.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FNB15BXX best for?

The FS-Curtis FNB15BXX is best suited for FS-Curtis FNB15BXX screw air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FNB15BXX

FS-Curtis FNB15BXX is a 5 HP single-stage oil-flooded rotary screw air compressor delivering 20 SCFM @ 125 PSI, base-mounted without a tank, wired for 230V/1-phase. FNB series simplex unit, 737 lbs, rated 100% continuous duty. MPN: FNB15BXX. Retailer title indicates 20 HP — verify HP against FS-Curtis factory specification. Suited for sustained plant air in manufacturing environments. Retail price approximately $15,815. Gaps: OEM datasheet not confirmed on fscurtis.com; HP discrepancy requires factory confirmation.

CFM

77 @ 125 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

— 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

$205$/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—

Weight737 lb

FormHorizontal

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$15,815
$10,318median $17,526$25k
-9.8% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 42 in class

CFM per HP3.85cfm/hp
1median 3.94.6
-1.3% vs. median
Price per CFM$205$/scfm
$170median $226$1,262
-9.3% vs. median

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