FS-Curtis CT5 60G Vertical 5HP Simplex Air Comp (No Starter) #CT5-NS60

FS-Curtis CT5-NS60 — 5 HP Air Compressor

An electrical contractor wiring a new compressor into a facility's existing motor-control center doesn't want to pay for a factory starter that's just going to get pulled out and replaced with the panel's own controls anyway.

The FS-Curtis CT5-NS60 is a two-stage reciprocating, no starter compressor rated for 5 HP with a 60 gallon vertical ASME tank, a solid fit for shops and commercial operations that want dependable daily output first and can add accessories later if the job calls for it.

Who the CT5-NS60 Is Built For

• ✅ A facility with its own motor control center (MCC) or existing starter/contactor panel that doesn't need a redundant factory-installed starter shipped with the compressor
• ✅ An electrical contractor installing the compressor into a custom control scheme — VFD, PLC-integrated, or a shared panel — where a factory starter would just be removed anyway
• ✅ A shop replacing a failed CT5 pump-and-tank unit that already has working starter/control wiring in place from the unit it's replacing
• ✅ An OEM or systems integrator building the compressor into a larger equipment package with its own control architecture
• ✅ A buyer who's priced the standard CT5 (with starter) against this No Starter configuration and confirmed their existing panel already handles motor control

What the CT5-NS60 Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Most standalone shop installations — if you don't already have separate starter/control wiring, you need the standard CT5 configuration WITH a starter, not this one
• ❌ Buyers unsure whether their facility has existing motor-control equipment — confirm with an electrician before ordering this configuration
• ❌ Shops wanting more than 15.9 CFM — look at the CT5-NS80 (same output, larger tank) or step up to the CA/ML Series for higher CFM

What Makes the CT5-NS60 Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The CT5-NS60 uses a CT55, 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

The pump is built for 15.9 CFM @ 175 PSI at up to 175 PSI — enough headroom to run impact wrenches, tire equipment, and paint tools through back-to-back jobs without a dip in pressure.

Power Requirements

Single-Phase only, 230V. Confirm your panel and breaker sizing with an electrician before delivery.

Full Specifications — CT5-NS60

FS-Curtis Warranty — CT5-NS60

FS-Curtis backs the CT5-NS60 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.