What horsepower is the Quincy 453DS80HCB20 air compressor?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the Quincy 453DS80HCB20 produce?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 delivers 17.2 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Quincy 453DS80HCB20 have?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the Quincy 453DS80HCB20 single-stage or two-stage?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Quincy 453DS80HCB20 require?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 runs on 208V/3-phase.

What is the duty cycle of the Quincy 453DS80HCB20?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the Quincy 453DS80HCB20 best for?

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 is best suited for industrial.

Quincy 453DS80HCB20 – 5 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

The Quincy 453DS80HCB20 is a 5 HP two-stage QT-Pro reciprocating air compressor on an 80-gallon horizontal ASME tank, delivering 17.2 CFM at 175 PSI, wired for 208-volt three-phase service. Cast-iron splash-lubricated construction with two stages of compression delivers industrial-duty longevity. Weight is 660 lbs. Suited for auto shops, manufacturing cells, and service facilities requiring 208V three-phase power. The 453DS platform shares the same pump and airend across the 451/453 model family; the HCB suffix indicates horizontal tank with cast-iron pump and belt drive. Key gaps: noise level (dB) not confirmed; OEM datasheet URL not yet linked.

CFM

17.2 @ 175 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.44CFM/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

$199$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM942 rpm

Lubricationsplash

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercoolerfinned-tube between-stage

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM17.2 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP3.44

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

Voltage208V/3-phase

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM1750 rpm

Control—

Starter—

Weight660 lb

FormHorizontal · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet1/2 in NPT

DrainManual ball valve standard

Drain outlet—

ASME tankYes

Made in USAYes

Noise—

Op. temp40–104 °F

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 HP17.2cfm
10median 17.238
0% vs. median
Average price$3,565
$962median $4,178$17k
-14.7% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class

CFM per HP3.44cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
0% vs. median
Price per CFM$208$/scfm
$77median $228$864
-8.9% vs. median

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