FS-Curtis ML5 80G Vertical 5HP Simplex Tank Ultra Pack Air Compressor #ML5-VUP

FS-Curtis ML5-VUP — 5 HP Air Compressor

A narrow bay with tall ceilings and a moisture problem needs both the smaller vertical footprint and the factory-installed dryer, so the shop isn't choosing between floor space and air quality.

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

• ✅ A one-bay detail shop wedged into a converted garage bay found rust flakes in a customer's tire-shine job last month, traced back to a tank drain valve nobody had opened in weeks — the vertical tank's narrow footprint fits the space, and the auto-drain means it never happens again
• ✅ A finish carpenter running a spray booth in a 10-foot-wide bay needs the compressor tucked against the back wall on the vertical tank, but can't risk another humid morning fogging up a fresh coat — the factory dryer handles that before it becomes a redo
• ✅ A shop that just replaced a 5 HP CA-series unit because two techs pulling air at once kept dropping pressure mid-job, and wants the ML Series' heavier pump plus the Ultra Pack accessories bundled in from day one instead of a second purchase later
• ✅ An owner walked two nearly-identical spec sheets side by side — the horizontal ML5-HUP and this vertical ML5-VUP — and picked the vertical tank specifically because the horizontal footprint would have blocked the bay's roll-up door track
• ✅ A shop manager overseeing three locations standardized on FS-Curtis's Ultra Pack tier after the auto-drain saved a tech from a Monday-morning maintenance call at another site, and wants the same setup here

What the ML5-VUP Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Shops with low ceiling clearance — the 78" height may not fit under a low mezzanine; the horizontal ML5-HUP 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
• ❌ Budget-conscious buyers who don't need the extra accessories yet — the base ML5-SV saves money

What Makes the ML5-VUP Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The ML5-VUP 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.

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 — ML5-VUP

FS-Curtis Warranty — ML5-VUP

FS-Curtis backs the ML5-VUP with a 1-year parts-only warranty.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service — call (844) 480-6059 instead of waiting on a manufacturer hotline. Coverage is subject to FS-Curtis warranty terms, conditions, and requirements.