FS-Curtis CA5 5HP 80G Vertical Simplex Air Compressor #CA5-V

FS-Curtis CA5-V — 5 HP Air Compressor

A shop replacing a single-stage compressor that's finally given out after years of daily duty needs a step up, not a sideways move — a two-stage pump built to run all day without the short-cycling and heat buildup that killed the old unit.

The FS-Curtis CA5-V is a two-stage reciprocating compressor rated for 5 HP with an 80 gallon vertical ASME tank, built for shops and commercial operations that need compressed air on tap all day without paying for accessories they don’t need.

Who the CA5-V Is Built For

• ✅ General repair and maintenance shops running impact wrenches, tire equipment, and paint tools off one line without the tank running dry mid-job
• ✅ Shops replacing an aging single-stage compressor that's started short-cycling or losing pressure under real daily use
• ✅ Buyers who want the reliability of true two-stage cast-iron construction without paying for accessories they don't need
• ✅ Vertical-tank installs where floor space is tight and a narrower footprint against a wall matters more than a low-profile horizontal unit
• ✅ Shops standardizing on FS-Curtis's CA Series for parts and service commonality across multiple locations

What the CA5-V Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Single-bay home garages doing occasional weekend work — a smaller portable unit costs a fraction as much
• ❌ Shops needing more than roughly 17-18 CFM continuous — look at the CA7.5 or a duplex configuration instead
• ❌ Operations wanting factory-installed auto-drain or aftercooler as standard — those come on the Ultra Pack (CA5-VUP) version, not this base simplex unit

What Makes the CA5-V Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The CA5-V uses an E50, Cast-Iron, Two-Stage 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 17.4 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.

Power Requirements

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

Full Specifications — CA5-V

FS-Curtis Warranty — CA5-V

FS-Curtis backs the CA5-V 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.