What horsepower is the NorthStar 5899641 air compressor?

The NorthStar 5899641 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the NorthStar 5899641 produce?

The NorthStar 5899641 delivers 19 SCFM at 90 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the NorthStar 5899641?

The NorthStar 5899641 has a maximum operating pressure of 150 PSI.

What size tank does the NorthStar 5899641 have?

The NorthStar 5899641 has a 60-gallon vertical tank.

Is the NorthStar 5899641 single-stage or two-stage?

The NorthStar 5899641 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the NorthStar 5899641 require?

The NorthStar 5899641 runs on 230V.

What is the NorthStar 5899641 best for?

The NorthStar 5899641 is best suited for Two-stage stationary shop compressor for professional automotive and industrial tool use..

NorthStar 5899641 – 5 HP 60-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

NorthStar 5899641 is a 5 HP industrial reciprocating piston compressor delivering 19 SCFM at 90 PSI on a 60-gallon vertical tank, running 230V single-phase. Rated for 100% continuous duty.

CFM

19 @ 90 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

60 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.80CFM/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

$121$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder2-cylinder

Pump RPM730 rpm

Lubrication—

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life50,000 hrs

Pump materialCast Iron

Head material—

Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM19 @ 90 PSI

CFM / HP3.80

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill6 min

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

Service230V 1-Ph

Voltage230V

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1740 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight—

FormVertical · 60 gal · 200 PSI tank rating

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet1/2 in NPT

DrainManual

Drain outlet—

ASME tankYes

Made in USAYes

Noise67 dBA

Op. temp40–104 °F

Dimensions42 x 34 x 75 in

Ship weight510 lb

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 HP19cfm
10median 17.238
+10.5% vs. median
Average price$2,300
$962median $4,178$17k
-45% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.8cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+10.5% vs. median
Price per CFM$121$/scfm
$77median $228$864
-47% vs. median

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