Industrial Gold · CI · TWO-STAGE PISTON

CI523E80H

5 HP · Horizontal · electric · splash · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$4,206
1 retailer
Industrial Gold CI523E80H

Industrial Gold CI523E80H is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 17.5 SCFM at up to 175 PSI maximum on an 80-gallon tank, available in 208-230V or 460V configurations, with oil-lubricated cast-iron construction. Designed for shops, production cells, and automotive service. The CI523E80H model name: CI = cast-iron pump series; 5 = 5 HP; 23 = 23-frame; E = electric motor; 80H = 80-gallon horizontal tank. Verified retail pricing approximately $4,206 from authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 5; SCFM: 17.5 (rated PSI not confirmed in source data); max PSI: 175; tank: 80 gal; voltage: 208-230V or 460V; stages: 2; lubrication: oil. Note: exact SCFM at rated PSI requires OEM datasheet confirmation. Applications: auto body, fabrication shops, multi-tool supply requiring 80-gallon storage capacity at 5 HP.

HP
5
CFM
17.5 @ 175 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.50CFM/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
$240$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM
Lubricationsplash
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM17.5 @ 175 PSI
CFM / HP3.50
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw4.4 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. $1,576
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage208-230/460
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight600 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
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP17.5cfm
    10median 17.238
    +1.7% vs. median
  • Average price$4,206
    $962median $4,178$17k
    +0.7% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP3.5cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +1.7% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$240$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    +5.3% vs. median

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$3,996$4,136$4,276$4,416avg $4,206today-10d-20d-30d
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