E N E R G Y S AV I N G R O TA RY S C R E W C O M P R E S S O R S .

AF SERIES.
LEGENDARY RELIABILITY. Built Into Each Compressor.

THE NEXT GENERATION

Engineers have pushed their colleagues through collaboration to create pyramids and columns that
have stood the test of time. Since 1854, CURTIS has engineered the longest lasting, best-built line
of industrial air compressors. Today, the FSCURTIS honors that heritage by incorporating Automatic
Flow™ technology into our AF Series line of rotary screw air compressors .

ENERGY SAVINGS WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

FSCURTIS AF Series Screw air compressors are manufactured to the latest ISO 9001:2000 standard.
The AF Series uses industry leading Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology to provide compressed
air with the least amount of energy possible. The Automatic Flow™ (AF) compressors are
dependable, energy efficient and will provide years of reliable service.

The AF Series compressors are designed, built and tested in the USA. FSCURTIS
has built more than 150 years of American heritage into the AF product line.
FSCURTIS AF compressors are known for their legendary durability and
performance. The AF Series’ features are some of the most advanced
in the industry.

FSCURTIS is committed to extensive research and development.

We promise to continue our uncompromising pursuit of
excellence and to provide the highest level of customer
service through our international network of
factory-trained distributors.

LOWER LIFE CYCLE COST (LCC)

• Energy savings over fixed speed compressor up to 40%

AF-460
• Less wear and tear resulting in lower maintenance cost ___

• Optimal operating speed per real air demand for

reduced service cost

HIGHLY EFFICIENT

• Efficient air end technology with the latest rotor

profile design

• Reduced losses through design and component selection

• Automatically matches compressor speed to your

air system demand
A U T O M AT I C F L O W.
E N E R G Y S AV I N G
VA R I A B L E S P E E D C O M P R E S S O R S .
DO YOU KNOW YOUR ACTUAL
AIR COMPRESSOR LIFE CYCLE COST?

Energy cost can be up to 85% of the compressors Life Cycle

Costs (LCC). Industry in the United States spends, on average,
10% of their power consumption to generate compressed air.
What do you spend? Are you interested in real cost savings
with a variable speed versus fixed speed compressor?

The AF Series variable speed compressors can save

up to 40% of the energy cost compared to traditional
____________
compressors. The total LCC savings over the
Food industry
compressor lifetime will be substantial.

THE RIGHT CHOICE.

FSCURTIS VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSORS

A majority of compressors operate at considerably less than 100% capacity most of the time. Fixed speed compressors
often need large receivers and air storage at higher than required pressure to compensate for demand fluctuations.
This compensation results in higher energy costs, higher maintenance costs and reduced equipment life.

The FSCURTIS AF Series compressors adapt to air demand by automatically adjusting the compressor flow to real air
demand — the FSCURTIS Automatic Flow™.

| Varying Air Energy Savings

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Demand
AF SERIES.
F S C U RT I S A F S E R I E S .
compressor benefits in detail .
LOW COST
AND EASY HIGH LOWER LIFE HIGH TOUCH SCREEN
MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY CYCLE COSTS RELIABILITY CONTROL

• Standard and • Automatic • Stable and • Low air end and • Industry’s best
high efficiency Flow™ matches accurate operating motor speeds user-friendly
motors and other the compressor pressure with provide long interface with
components, speed to your no over- and trouble free simple menu
versus other brands air demand, pressurization operational life structure and touch
of variable speed reducing power minimizes screen control
• Standard
compressors with consumption up energy costs components are • Real time
proprietary parts to 40%
• Soft start and proven, reliable operational data
• Open and • High efficiency stop features with and require display for easy
uncluttered layout motor and drive reduced (average) minimum service reading and
for easy access and with a broad compressor speed operation
• Standard EMC-
fast service turn-down range reduces compressor filter and Line • Multiple user-
minimizes energy wear and tear and
• Service intervals Reactor in the VFD friendly features
consumption in all minimizes stress to
adapt to actual (Variable Frequency for service
applications power supply system
operating Drive) lowers total advisories, fault
conditions using • Precise pressure • Reduced wear and investment cost and alarms, history
FSCURTIS custom control and tear minimizes prevents harmful logs and status
developed software automatic stand- service and effects to your • Expandable
by mode provide maintenance power supply and features for
additional savings requirements other equipment additional control,
• Simple design monitoring and
with standard customer benefits
components
provides best
AF-370
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E N E R G Y S AV I N G .
CALCULATE YOUR POTENTIAL SAVINGS.
FSCURTIS Automatic Flow™ Compressors.
Studies have shown typical screw compressor load over time to be 50 – 75%.
62 %.
Estimated average of full load capacity ___________

M O D U L AT I N G C O M P R E S S O R

20 0 5
_________________
5 01 .2
hrs ( x ) ______________ ( x ) _________________
37 .90 0.
( x ) ______________ kW ( x ) ___________% / ___________% 93
operating hrs/yr. yrs. of operation power cost / $ / kWhr shaft power kW of full load motor efficiency

(table 1)

44, 42
0
= $_________________ 00014,
( + ) $_________________
4,5
00 ( = ) $_________________________
( + ) $_________________ , 62 542
(5 x 900)
energy cost investment maintenance total cost of ownership

F S C U RT I S A F C O M P R E S S O R

2 5
0 0 5 01 .2 37 .6
0 0 / ___________%
0 .93
_________________ hrs ( x ) ______________ ( x ) _________________ ( x ) ______________ kW ( x ) ___________%
operating hrs/yr. yrs of operation power cost / $ / kWhr shaft power kW of full load motor efficiency

(table 2)

29 3 1
, 6
= $_________________ 19,
000
( + ) $_________________ ( + ) $_________________
4,
000 ( = ) $_________________________
, 52 3 6 1
(5 x 800)
energy cost investment maintenance total cost of ownership

S AV I N G S

62 542
,
$_________________
5 3 1
2, 6
( - ) $_________________ 10,181
( = ) $_________________
AF-460
Total Cost Total Cost Savings ____
(Modulating) (FSCURTIS AF)

TABLE 1:
Power consumption for modulating compressor

Load 100 90 80 70 60 50 40

Power 100% 97% 94% 91% 88% 85% 82%

TABLE 2:
Power consumption for Automatic Flow™ compressor
Load 100 90 80 70 60 50 40

Power 100% 89% 78% 68% 57% 47% 37%

GENUINE. FSCURTIS.
E N E R G Y S AV I N G S .
REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION

FSCURTIS AUTOMATIC FLOW compressors offer you reduced energy

consumption when compressor is operating at less than 100% capacity.
Any decrease in system air demand corresponds to a direct, linear
percentage decrease in power consumption. Unnecessary energy usage
from other forms of compressor control is eliminated resulting in major
pay back potential on your investment. At zero air flow, adjustable
“sleep mode” timer turns unit off for additional energy savings.

PRECISE CONTROL…
• Fault shutdown alarms
• Comprehensive operational
– High pressure
data display
– High differential pressure
–
Motor speed – High temperature
–
Motor torque – Motor overload
–
Drive temperature – Motor phase loss
–
Current – High or low voltage
–
Voltage – Blocked air intake filter
–
kW/hour – Emergency stop
–
Calculates percentage of
• Fault shutdown history display
power being used
– Records fault description
– Calculates accumulative
– Records time and date
energy savings
– Records time of corrective procedure
• System pressure
– Displays corrective procedure taken
• Separator pressure
COLOR TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL • Compressor status display
• Operating temperature
– Compressor in running mode
• Hour meters
Available on AF-225 through AF-960 models. – Compressor in standby mode
• Service maintenance advisories – Compressor in load or
Advanced, simple to use high resolution color
– Air intake filter change blow down mode
touch screen control monitors the parameters
– Oil filter change • Additional capabilities
and working conditions of the compressor and
– Oil change – Automatic restart after
allows for precise control of all operational – Separator element change power interruption
functions. Screen displays include the following: – Panel filter change – Remote control
(optional remote station required)
– Lead lag control
(optional timer required)

FSCURTIS Rotary Screw Compressor Compressor & Service Statistics Compressor VFD Status
Hours Until Service Req’d Energy
MENU
Ext Press O/F Reset 2465 Speed (RPM)
115.0 Savings
(PSIG) 999 Oil Filter (kWh)
Sump Press A/F Reset 98.67 Torque (%)
118.6 1999 Air Filter 1584
(PSIG) 55.4 Current (A)
3999 Separator Sep Reset
Cooling Fan Dollar
77.4 Power % 477 Mains (V) Savings
Active 7999 Oil Adjust Oil Reset
Hours $ 19,008
185 Oil Temp (F) 4480 kWh x 100
1999 Panel
Panel Filter Reset
Compressor Loaded Filter 71.8 Power (%)

STOP
Drive
Active START 8001 Run
Hrs
Load
Hrs
8001 Main 121.9 Drive Temp (F) Main
I N T E G R AT E D S Y S T E M S .
HIGH QUALITY COMPRESSED AIR.

DEWPOINTS TO +38˚F
(Refrigerated Dryer)

DEWPOINTS TO -100˚F
(Desiccant Dryer)

Refrigerated Air Dryers Desiccant Air Dryers Filters— Particulate FSCURTIS Energy Oil Water
Dew Points to +38˚ F Dew Points to -100˚ F and Coalescing Management Systems Separators

Rely on FSCURTIS to help you get the air quality and

system performance you need.

Protect Your 
Investment and
Maximize Your 
Energy Savings.

DEMAND
FSCURTIS®
GENUINE PARTS.
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE

Air Delivery Dimensions

Air Discharge ins (mm)
Dimensions Weight
HP Model CFM @ NPT LxWxH Open Enclosed
100 PSI 125 PSI 150 PSI 175 PSI Inches Inches Lbs. Lbs.
25 AF108 30 - 108 25 - 104 22 - 92 20 - 80 1 60 x 44 x 43 1100 1250
30 AF140 40 - 140 35 - 125 30 - 118 25 - 97 1 60 x 44 x 43 1200 1350
50 AF225 49 - 225 47 - 212 40 - 186 36 - 172 1-1/4 72 x 48 x 50 1950 2150
50 AF250 92 - 250 90 - 222 88 - 195 85 - 171 1-1/2 72 x 48 x 50 2100 2300
60 AF280 78 - 280 90 - 275 88 - 236 85 - 212 1-1/2 98 x 48 x 63 2300 2700
75 AF370 93 - 370 90 - 329 88 - 305 85 - 277 2 114 x 54 x 60 2900 3340
100 AF460 191 - 460 187 - 454 88 - 371 85 - 340 2 114 x 54 x 60 3150 3600
125 AF600 200 - 633 195 - 570 192 - 516 189 - 440 2 114 x 66 x 72 5000 5600
150 AF760 199 - 760 195 - 712 192 - 591 188 - 546 2 114 x 66 x 72 5300 5900
200 AF960 300 - 960 280 - 860 230 - 770 210 - 680 2-1/2 150 x 80 x 84 6000 6700

| AF-280
STANDARD FEATURES

• Automatic Flow™ variable frequency speed control

H
• Heavy duty intake filter
• High efficiency air end
• Low loss drive system
• High efficiency, inverter duty TEFC electric motors
• 115V control voltage
• Soft start feature
• NEMA 12 control panel L
W
• Easy key pad control (AF108 – AF140)
• High resolution touch screen control (AF225 – AF960)
OPTIONAL FEATURES
• Automatic restart
• Multi-stage oil separation system • Multi-level safety systems
• Pressure relief valve • Quiet Enclosure
• Heavy-duty oil filter with by-pass
• Oil level sight glass • Emergency stop • Water Cooled
• Side-by-side oil/air cooler • Factory fill synthetic oil • Alternative Voltages
• Air cooled • 460v, 60Hz supply voltage (200, 230, 575V, 60Hz
• Rigid base with forklift slots • Variable speed fan control with pre-transformer)

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curtis-toledo®, inc.
1905 Kienlen Avenue | St. Louis, Missouri 63133
314.383.1300 or 800.925.5431
www.fscurtis.com | info@fscurtis.com

Genuine. FSCURTIS.
Improvements and research are continuous at FSCURTIS. Specifications may change without notice.
©2008 Curtis-Toledo, Inc. • Form No. AF0207_R08.1