FS-Curtis ML7.5 80G Vertical 7.5HP Simplex Tank Ultra Pack Air Comp #ML7.5-VUP

FS-Curtis ML7.5-VUP — 7.5 HP Air Compressor

A narrow bay with tall ceilings has both outgrown a 5 HP compressor and had a moisture problem in the finish work, and the owner wants the vertical tank's smaller footprint plus the factory-installed dryer solved together.

The FS-Curtis ML7.5-VUP is a two-stage reciprocating, ultra pack compressor rated for 7.5 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 ML7.5-VUP Is Built For

• ✅ A body shop wedged into a converted warehouse bay with 20-foot ceilings but only 8 feet of usable wall space picked the vertical tank specifically because the horizontal ML7.5-HUP wouldn't clear the walkway to the paint booth
• ✅ A two-tech shop that upgraded to 7.5 HP last spring but skipped the dryer to save money, then had a clear-coat job come back streaked two months later — the owner is not making that mistake twice on the next unit
• ✅ An owner ran the numbers on the horizontal ML7.5-HUP against this vertical version and picked the vertical tank purely because it left three extra feet of floor space for a parts cart the shop badly needed
• ✅ A regional operator standardizing on FS-Curtis's Ultra Pack tier across four locations chose the vertical configuration for this specific site because it's the only bay in the group with a narrow footprint and tall ceilings
• ✅ A finish shop that's been retrofitting dryers onto compressors for years, losing a day of production each time to the install, finally decided to buy the accessories factory-installed instead of adding them after the fact

What the ML7.5-VUP Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Shops with low ceiling clearance — the 78" height may not fit under a low mezzanine; the horizontal ML7.5-HUP is a better fit there
• ❌ Shops whose demand is fully covered by a 5 HP unit — the ML5 line saves real money if 19 CFM is enough
• ❌ Budget-conscious buyers who don't need the extra accessories yet — the base ML7.5-SV saves money

What Makes the ML7.5-VUP Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The ML7.5-VUP uses a C79, 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 28.7 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 — ML7.5-VUP

FS-Curtis Warranty — ML7.5-VUP

FS-Curtis backs the ML7.5-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.