What horsepower is the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X air compressor?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X is rated at 20 HP.

How much air does the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X produce?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X delivers 20 SCFM at 125 PSI.

What size tank does the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X have?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X single-stage or two-stage?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X is a single-stage compressor.

What voltage does the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X require?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X runs on 230/1.

Is the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X is oil-flooded.

What is the duty cycle of the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the FS-Curtis FNV15B8X best for?

The FS-Curtis FNV15B8X is best suited for FS-Curtis FNV15B8X screw air compressor for industrial use.

FS-Curtis FNV15B8X – 20 HP 80-Gallon Screw Air Compressor

FS-Curtis FNV15B8X is a 20 HP 20 CFM at 125 PSI rotary screw compressor with a 80-gallon receiver tank, operating at 230/1. Shipping weight is 1134 lb. This unit belongs to the FS-Curtis FNV series. Key specifications: HP: 5 HP; Airflow: 20 SCFM @ 125 PSI; Max PSI: 125 PSI. Suitable for continuous-duty industrial production.

CFM

20 @ 125 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

1CFM/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

$1,263$/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 CFM20 @ 125 PSI

CFM / HP1

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—

Weight1134 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 HP20cfm
20median 7892
-74.4% vs. median
Average price$25,253
$10,318median $17,180$25k
+47% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 42 in class

CFM per HP1cfm/hp
1median 3.94.6
-74.4% vs. median
Price per CFM$1,263$/scfm
$170median $226$1,262
+457.9% vs. median

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