For smaller applications or intermittent air use, reciprocating air compressors offer all the air you need, only when you need it. Ideal for powering hydraulic and pneumatic tools, along with a variety of additional applications, reciprocating air compressors are a great investment. TMI offers a full suite of reciprocating air compressors from top-of-the-line brands like FS-Curtis, ranging from 5HP-125HP. No matter how much air you need, TMI has a reciprocating air compressor to suit your application.
Advantages of Reciprocating Air Compressors
Reciprocating air compressors use pistons, rather than the rotary components, to compress air. Ideal for automotive and light industrial applications where intermittent use is a facility need, reciprocating air compressors provide the air you need, when you need it. Here are a few of the benefits of a reciprocating air compressor:
- Often an economical up-front investment
- Significantly cheaper to maintain than a rotary screw compressor
- Provides air for intermittent applications
- Rugged, durable machines designed to stand up to heavy-duty conditions
A reciprocating air compressor is the best option for many shops, light industrial applications, commercial, and automotive applications. If you’re interested in a reciprocating air compressor for your facility, the TMI team is here to help you find the right make and model for your investment level and your application.
FS-Curtis Reciprocating Air Compressors
FS-Curtis is the leading name in reciprocating air compressors. Best known for their rugged components, all FS-Curtis reciprocating air compressors use 100% cast-iron cylinders, cylinder heads, connecting rods, and crankshaft. The company’s dedication to durability and strength is what sets their reciprocating air compressors apart from the competition. When you invest in an FS-Curtis machine, not only will you get quality air you can depend on, you’ll get a rugged air compressor that’s built to stand the tests of time.
ML Series
5HP-30HP
The most durable and reliable reciprocating compressor on the market, the FS-Curtis Masterline Elite Series uses 100% cast-iron cylinders, cylinder heads, connecting rods, and crankshaft, ensuring the longest life possible with minimal maintenance.
In addition to quality components, the ML series uses a Centro-ring pressure lubrication throughout the piston head that allows it to run with 100% continuous duty, unlike most other reciprocating compressors on the market.
ML Series Standard Features
- Patented Centro-Ring pressure lubrication system
- 100% cast-iron — Cylinders, cylinder heads, connecting rods
- Factory oil filled
- Choice of starter
- Magnetic motor starter (Simplex)
- Alternator control panel complete with magnetic starters (Duplex)
- NEMA-designed electric motor
- Automatic start/stop controls
- ASME-approved air receiver
- Manual condensate tank drain valve
- Dial read-out pressure gauge
- U.L-approved pressure switch
- ASME-approved safety valve
- ASME-approved discharge valve
- Metal intake filter/silencers
- Dynamically balanced flywheel
- OSHA-approved totally enclosed metal belt guard
Adding the UltraPack option to the ML series gives the unit an after-cooler, motor starter, low oil level shutdown, and an industry-leading 5-year warranty.
UltraPack ML Series Features include all Standard Features, Plus:
- Dual control (10-30HP Simplex)
- Air-cooled aftercooler
- Low oil level shutdown
- Automatic tank drain
- Tank isolator pads
CA Series
5HP-15HP
The FS-Curtis CA series is the premium standard offering for common applications where only one compressor is needed. Still using FS-Curtis’ signature 100% cast-iron cylinders and cylinder heads, the CA series gets the job done for most shop needs. Using splash lubrication technology, this series of compressors is recommended to run at a 50% duty cycle.
The CA series has many different configurations, either mounted on a horizontal or vertical tank, and a single compressor on a tank or Duplex option (two pumps mounted on one tank).
CA Series Standard Features Include:
- 100% cast-iron cylinders and cylinder heads
- Factory oil filled
- Choice of starter
- Magnetic motor starter (Simplex)
- Alternator control panel complete with magnetic starters (Duplex)
- NEMA-designed electric motor
- Automatic start/stop control
- ASME-approved air receiver
- Manual condensate tank drain valve
- Dial read-out pressure gauge
- U.L. approved pressure switch
- ASME-approved safety valve
- ASEM-approved discharge valve
- Metal intake filter/silencers
- Dynamically balanced flywheel
- OSHA-approved totally enclosed metal belt guard
The UltraPack can be packaged with the CA series, including an after-cooler, magnetic starter, low oil level shutdown, tank drain, and a 5-year warranty.
CA Series UltraPack Features Include All Standard Features, Plus:
- Dual control
- Air-cooled aftercooler
- Low oil level shutdown
- Automatic tank drain
- Tank isolator pads
CT Series
5HP-10HP
FS-Curtis created the CT series as a way to give you industrial durability and affordability. These compressors provide a better alternative to the single-stage pumps made with aluminum parts you’ll find at your local big-box store.
The CT series still comes with the FS-Curtis quality design standards, including 100% cast-iron cylinders and cylinder heads, along with metal intake filter and silencer, which is far superior to plastic. These two-stage pumps deliver higher pressure and longer life than other entry-level compressors.
Ideal for light industrial, DIY, commercial, and automotive applications, the CT series features splash lubrication and a standard 12-month factory warranty, with the option for a 2-year extended warranty. Most importantly, if you’re looking for a small compressor to provide quality, intermittent compressed air, these compressors are backed by TMI and our team of compressed air systems experts. That’s experience, maintenance, and installation you can trust.