FS-Curtis ML5 80G Vertical 5HP Simplex Tank Mounted Electric Air Compressor #ML5-SV

FS-Curtis ML5-SV — 5 HP Air Compressor

A shop squeezed into a narrow bay with plenty of ceiling height needs the extra CFM of FS-Curtis's ML Series pump platform without eating up floor space a horizontal tank would take.

The FS-Curtis ML5-SV 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 ML5-SV Is Built For

• ✅ A shop with a narrow bay or tight wall footprint that has the ceiling clearance for a vertical tank and wants to keep the floor space clear
• ✅ A shop replacing an aging 5 HP compressor and stepping up to FS-Curtis's heavier-duty ML Series pump platform
• ✅ An owner who wants the lower entry price of a base configuration and plans to add accessories later if needed
• ✅ A shop with an existing air dryer or filtration system already installed, not needing factory-bundled accessories
• ✅ A shop standardizing on FS-Curtis's ML Series for parts and service commonality, starting at the base tier

What the ML5-SV Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Shops with low ceiling clearance — the 75" height may not fit under a low mezzanine or storage platform; the horizontal ML5-SH is a better fit there
• ❌ Multi-bay shops needing more than roughly 19-20 CFM continuous — look at the ML7.5 or ML10 tier instead
• ❌ Shops wanting factory auto-drain/dryer accessories standard — look at the ML5-VUP instead

What Makes the ML5-SV Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The ML5-SV uses a D96, 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 19.1 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 — ML5-SV

FS-Curtis Warranty — ML5-SV

FS-Curtis backs the ML5-SV 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.