CAPS Australia is helping food and beverage manufacturers improve air purity and efficiency through compressor technologies and local support.
When it comes to food safety, reliable air purity in food and beverage manufacturing is non-negotiable. Early industrial air compressors used oil or water for lubrication to prevent mechanical wear, which became the standard across manufacturing industries.
However, companies are still optimising around older systems. Oil-lubricated units are susceptible to oil carryover, requiring additional filters and downstream air treatment processes to clean and dry the air. The risks include oil contamination, damaged products and costly recalls.
Understanding compressed air as a critical aspect of manufacturing operations, CAPS Australia offers multiple ways to help businesses achieve operational outcomes. The company has been designing and delivering efficient air systems across Australia since 1980, solving operational process and business problems along the way.
Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand is an original equipment manufacturer developing durable compressor technologies since introducing its first oil-free centrifugal compressor in 1912. Through its commitment to innovation, its oil-free centrifugal compressors and solutions are tailored to meet the performance needs of food and beverage manufacturers.
As part of the Ingersoll Rand family, CAPS has continued to expand its customer support, helping businesses improve reliability, energy efficiency and productivity.
Continuing this support, centrifugal compressor customers in Australasia now benefit from technical support for all Ingersoll Rand centrifugal products such as Centac, Turbo Air (TA), NX and Multi-Stage Geared (MSG) compressors, with coverage provided through CAPS’ 10 branches nationwide.
Integrally geared centrifugal compressors represent newer technology, offering advantages over older, less efficient and more costly designs. Skilled centrifugal compressor technicians employed by Ingersoll Rand companies in Australia have joined forces under the management of CAPS to provide customers with expanded access to specialised product technologies and aftermarket support capabilities.
CAPS offers a broad portfolio of Ingersoll Rand centrifugal products, with more than 40,000 centrifugal installations worldwide.
MSG Turbo Air NX
The Ingersoll Rand MSG Turbo Air NX centrifugal compressors are the result of experienced design teams, ISO-certified management systems and product testing for aerodynamic and mechanical performance.
Spanning a nominal power range from 600kW to 4,200kW, delivering flows from 125 m³/min to 560 m³/min at discharge pressures of 2.5 bar g to 40 bar g, the MSG TURBO AIR NX range comes packaged on a common base to reduce footprint and is available in several configurations.
Efficient aerodynamic components including inlets, impellers, scrolls and diffusers are combined with low mechanical losses and power-conserving inlet throttle control (IGV) to provide up to five per cent lower specific power than competitive models.
With a turndown range that typically exceeds 30 per cent, MSG TURBO AIR NX compressors can be used in demanding scenarios without needing to unload or shut down during periods of low compressed air demand.
The compressors are also designed to simplify installation, inspection and maintenance. This includes a single-point electrical connection, a horizontally split gearbox, clean-in-place cooler bundles, duplex oil filters and long-life compression elements that do not require replacement.
MSG Centac centrifugal compressor
Inefficiencies, contaminants and breakdowns can result in costly downtime, product liability and damage to a brand’s reputation. MSG Centac centrifugal compressors are designed to help eliminate these problems while reducing total lifecycle costs.
The impeller design of the MSG Centac multi-stage compressor provides maximum pressure control over a wide operating range, while its low-pressure-drop cooling system minimises losses. This performance helps maximise compressor efficiency and energy savings.
Fewer non-wearing moving parts help ensure consistent performance, long operational life and less downtime. Dynamically balanced rotor assemblies help maintain low vibration, while efficient hydrodynamic non-contact bearings offer a virtually unlimited operational life.
24/7 local support with global knowledge
CAPS is committed to supporting food and beverage manufacturers around the clock, with access to a network of factory-trained technicians ready to provide innovative, cost-effective and performance-enhancing solutions. CAPS holds inventories of parts and accessories required for reliable, clean air across Australia, with direct access to global supplies as needed.
Throughout the operational life of the equipment, the company provides ongoing warranty, parts and service plans to maximise asset value. Scheduled maintenance also aligns with a range of diagnostic and maintenance programs designed to maximise compressor performance.
Replacing compressed air equipment can impact a company’s bottom line. Ingersoll Rand’s remanufactured products provide an economical and environmentally sustainable alternative. CAPS technicians have broad knowledge in the remanufacturing of centrifugal air compressors, including:
- Compressor overhaul;
- compressor airend remanufacturing;
- complete rotor assembly assessment and refurbishment;
- cleaning and dynamic balancing of rotating assemblies;
- cooler refurbishment;
- remanufactured and engineered packages; and
- performance re-rates.
CAPS also offers short- and long-term rental compressors and generators for seasonal demand, special projects and operational breakdowns. Working across Australia, the company supplies industrial equipment from global partner brands, including air compressors, generators, filtration systems, gas generators and air treatment equipment.
Combining international technology with local engineering expertise, the company supports food manufacturers navigating strict regulations while maintaining operational performance and growth.
Get in touch with the CAPS team on 1800 800 878 or check out www.caps.com.au
