FS-Curtis CT5 80G Vertical 5HP Simplex Air Comp (No Starter) #CT5-NS80

FS-Curtis CT5-NS80 — 5 HP Air Compressor

A systems integrator building a compressor into a larger equipment package with its own PLC-based control architecture doesn't want a factory starter that just gets bypassed the moment the unit is wired into the panel.

The FS-Curtis CT5-NS80 is a two-stage reciprocating, no starter compressor rated for 5 HP with an 80 gallon vertical ASME tank, built to keep shops and commercial operations running on compressed air all day, in a lean base configuration that skips the extras.

Who the CT5-NS80 Is Built For

• ✅ An OEM or systems integrator building this compressor into a larger equipment package with its own PLC or VFD-based control architecture, where a factory starter would be bypassed anyway
• ✅ A facility with its own motor control center (MCC) that wants the larger 80-gallon reserve without paying for a redundant factory starter
• ✅ An electrical contractor replacing a failed CT5 unit at a site that already has working starter/control wiring from the previous unit
• ✅ A shop that's compared the standard CT5 (with starter) against this No Starter configuration and confirmed their panel already handles motor control
• ✅ A facility wanting more tank reserve than the CT5-NS60 offers at the same CFM output

What the CT5-NS80 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
• ❌ Buyers unsure whether their facility has existing motor-control equipment — confirm with an electrician before ordering
• ❌ Shops wanting more than 15.9 CFM — step up to the CA/ML Series for higher CFM output

What Makes the CT5-NS80 Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The CT5-NS80 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

Rated output of 15.9 CFM @ 175 PSI, up to 175 PSI, gives this unit real capacity to run impact wrenches, tire equipment, and paint tools without straining under a full workload.

Power Requirements

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

Full Specifications — CT5-NS80

FS-Curtis Warranty — CT5-NS80

FS-Curtis backs the CT5-NS80 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.