FS-Curtis CA5+ 5HP 80G, Ultra Pack, Vertical Simplex Air Compressor #CA5Plus-VUP

FS-Curtis CA5PLUS-VUP — 5 HP Air Compressor

A shop tired of a tech forgetting to open the tank drain valve some nights, then finding the beginnings of rust inside the tank a year later, wants the auto-drain built in at the factory instead of relying on someone remembering.

The FS-Curtis CA5PLUS-VUP is a two-stage reciprocating, ultra pack compressor rated for 5 HP with an 80 gallon vertical ASME tank, built for multi-bay shops and commercial operations that need compressed air on tap all day. The included Ultra Pack — factory-installed automatic tank drain and refrigerated air dryer — cuts down on the maintenance routine so your team spends less time babysitting the compressor and more time on paying work.

Who the CA5PLUS-VUP Is Built For

• ✅ A paint or finishing shop that's had a job come back with fisheye defects traced to moisture in the air line, and needs the refrigerated dryer built in instead of adding it as an afterthought
• ✅ A one- or two-tech shop where nobody consistently remembers to drain the tank at closing time, and the owner would rather pay for the Ultra Pack once than replace a rusted-out tank later
• ✅ An owner comparing the CA5-VUP (standard pump) against this CA5+ version and choosing the lighter, more efficient E57 pump platform for the same accessory bundle
• ✅ A shop replacing a worn single-stage unit that wants to skip the base-model upgrade path entirely and land on a fully-equipped two-stage setup in one purchase
• ✅ A shop with a narrow bay or tight wall space where the vertical tank's smaller footprint matters as much as the accessory bundle itself

What the CA5PLUS-VUP Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Budget-conscious buyers who don't need the extra accessories yet — the base CA5Plus-V saves real money
• ❌ Shops needing more than roughly 18-19 CFM continuous — look at the CA7.5 or a duplex unit instead
• ❌ Home garages doing occasional weekend work

What Makes the CA5PLUS-VUP Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The CA5PLUS-VUP uses an E57, Cast-Iron, Two-Stage, 2-Cylinder pump built for daily, all-day duty cycles — not a hobby-grade single-stage unit that struggles under continuous shop use.

CFM & Pressure Output

Delivers 18.5 CFM @ 175 PSI and holds pressure up to 175 PSI, enough headroom to run impact wrenches, tire equipment, and paint tools without the tank running dry.

Ultra Pack Upgrades

Includes factory-installed automatic tank drain and refrigerated air dryer — upgrades that reduce maintenance and extend the life of the tank and pump versus a base-model compressor.

Power Requirements

Single or Three-Phase, 230V/460V options available. Confirm your panel and breaker sizing with an electrician before delivery.

Full Specifications — CA5PLUS-VUP

FS-Curtis Warranty — CA5PLUS-VUP

FS-Curtis backs the CA5PLUS-VUP with a 1-year parts-only warranty.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service — call (817) 865-3707 instead of waiting on a manufacturer hotline. Coverage is subject to FS-Curtis warranty terms, conditions, and requirements.