What horsepower is the NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 air compressor?

The NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 is rated at 15 HP.

How much air does the NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 produce?

The NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 delivers 49.1 SCFM at 90 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515?

The NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 have?

The NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 has a 120-gallon horizontal_tank tank.

Is the NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 single-stage or two-stage?

The NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 require?

The NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 runs on 230/460V 3ph.

NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 – 15 HP 120-Gallon Air Compressor

NUAIR SMUH8D1NUU515 is a 15 HP (total) duplex reciprocating air compressor featuring twin 7.5 HP two-stage K50 pumps on a 120-gallon tank, delivering 49.1 SCFM at 90 PSI with 175 PSI maximum, wired 230/460V three-phase, pressure-lubricated, weighing 1,055 lb. Belt-drive duplex configuration for continuous heavy-duty industrial use with alternating pump operation for maximum reliability and duty cycle. The SMUH series is NUAIR’s duplex industrial reciprocating lineup. Verified retail pricing approximately $11,040 from authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 7.5 x 2 = 15 total; SCFM at 90 PSI: 49.1; max PSI: 175; tank: 120 gal; voltage: 230/460V/3-phase; stages: 2 per pump; lubrication: pressure; weight: 1,055 lb; config: duplex. Applications: high-demand production facilities, multi-shift operations, and processes requiring continuous compressed air with built-in redundancy.

CFM

49.1 @ 90 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

120 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.27CFM/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

$225$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylindertwo-stage

Pump RPM—

Lubricationpressure

Oil—

Sump—

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Head material—

Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM49.1 @ 90 PSI

CFM / HP3.27

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw13.2 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. $4,727

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $375

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,087–$1,985

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/460V 3ph

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight1055 lb

FormHorizontal_tank · 120 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 83 · 15 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 83 in class

SCFM @ 15 HP49.1cfm
17median 51111
-3.7% vs. median
Average price$11,040
$4,621median $9,585$25k
+15.2% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 83 in class

CFM per HP3.27cfm/hp
1.15median 3.47.44
-3.7% vs. median
Price per CFM$225$/scfm
$96median $188$443
+19.1% vs. median

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