With 10 branches nationwide, CAPS Australia delivers solutions supporting businesses with dependable equipment, local service, and tailored engineering.
For every food and beverage manufacturing operation, key considerations during the development of a processing plant are reliability, efficiency, predictability and performance. As time passes, the focus shifts to ongoing operations, where thoughts around production outputs and quality begin to outweigh those for the essential equipment that keeps things running.
Sometimes this essential equipment, including air compressors, dryers or back-up power systems, can be taken for granted. When that happens, care for equipment like air compressors can be neglected. This can be detrimental if its function to supply clean air to prevent contamination in foods diminishes due to operational disruptions – a risk that can cause financial and reputational harm.
That’s where CAPS Australia comes to the fore.
From the initial identification, supply and installation of the right air compressor and power solutions, to maintaining and improving the operational performance of existing equipment, CAPS is at hand to support its clients.
Industrial, utility and commercial operations are dependent on uninterrupted air and power supplies, and CAPS Australia delivers reliable and cost-effective air and energy solutions. Efficient and continuous operation are key elements in most food and beverage manufacturing and packaging processes. It is important to have a compressed air solution and back-up power that works as needed and when needed.
Any inefficiency or downtime can have a costly impact on operations, and CAPS has been creating compressed air and power generation solutions to prevent this across Australia for more than 45 years.
Drawing from partner brands including Ingersoll Rand, AIRMAN, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Sauer, Pedro Gil and Next Turbo Technologies, CAPS delivers systems that are designed and configured to the end-use application. Whether a business requires reciprocating rotary screw, oil-free rotary screw, portable diesel or centrifugal air compressors, CAPS’ solutions are engineered for local operating requirements that last.
Local support with backed knowledge
Founded in Western Australia in 1980, CAPS joined the Ingersoll Rand family in 2024, expanding its access to Ingersoll Rand’s offering of innovative air, fluid, energy and medical technologies. Enhancing industrial productivity and efficiency, CAPS’ delivery of air and power solutions is also underpinned by the financial strength that comes from being part of the company.
With 10 branches nationwide, CAPS’ dedicated team brings together local service with expert advice, support and spare parts. CAPS’ 24/7 maintenance and breakdown service ensures customers’ operations run smoothly. CAPS Care programs package together the service and support experience for clients with a range of diagnostic and maintenance programs that maximise the operational performance of air compressors.
Reliable power when in need
Production all but stops when the power goes out. CAPS has been entrusted to provide reliable power solutions for clients of all scales throughout Australia. Sustaining operations across food and beverage production, manufacturing, healthcare, data centres, water treatment, landfills and independent power stations, CAPS’ solutions are underpinned by high performance and fuel-efficient equipment.
As an Australian supplier of AIRMAN products and the official Australian distributor for the Mitsubishi Generator Series (MGS), CAPS also has direct access to the equipment ranges offered by a host of other brands to deliver the power generation solution needed to keep businesses operating.
The MGS exemplifies quality, delivering excellent fuel efficiency with reduced emissions. Crafted in Japan, the Mitsubishi diesel engine is equipped with a host of standard features, in addition to Mitsubishi turbochargers, advanced control systems and a brand of alternators.
At its core, the engine boasts robust construction and advanced engineering, ensuring durability and reliability even in demanding applications. Engineered to start within 10 seconds and with 100 per cent one-step load capability, the MGS-R series adheres to seismic design codes, ensuring approval for use in harsh applications. Controlling the unit is the MGS-R’s standard 7310 programmable microprocessor control panel, which serves as an automatic start/stop panel, complete with generator breaker control.
Configuring the power solution suited to the individual requirements of the client, CAPS not only draws from MGS, but also the equipment ranges of Rehlko (formerly Kohler), Airman and Teksan generators.
The right compressor for the job
Safety, quality and hygiene standards that are key across the food and beverage manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors are all captured, along with operational efficiencies, when specialised ‘Class Zero’ air quality compressors are utilised to supply clean, dry air.
Minimising the initial possibility of contamination by using oil-free compressors, the achievement and maintenance of critical air purity require fewer ancillary equipment elements. With a reduction in risk to air quality, there is also less equipment that requires servicing – all helping with the long-term operational benefits for operations.
Every application is different, and the experts at CAPS can help assess requirements to find the perfect match. For larger scale applications, CAPS has a range of oil-free centrifugal compressors, as well as rotary screw compressors. On a smaller scale, CAPS can offer scroll compressors in an all-in-one solution with a dryer, storage tank and compressor in a single unit.
CAPS delivers a suite of compressed air solutions and has the expertise to help manufacturers make the right selection.
Engineered to suit
CAPS delivers custom-built systems to ensure customers get the operational outcomes they need. Complete solutions are designed and developed by its in-house engineering team, with delivery supported through its Australian ISO 9001-accredited manufacturing facility. This includes delivery of containerised and acoustic enclosures. This expertise also enables CAPS, where possible, to integrate new technology into existing installations, enhancing the operational performance and life of equipment and infrastructure.
The CAPS Engineering team manages the total design, development and manufacturing of specialised compressor, generator and blower packages, including calibration and testing. This in-house capability helps to fast-track site installation, so users can simply plug and play.
Rental equipment to keep operations
CAPS can also get clients operational without big capital costs with its competitively priced turnkey air and power rental solutions. Keeping operations running smoothly all year round, CAPS offers short- and long-term rental of compressors and generators across Australia. This is suitable for special projects, seasonal peak demand requirements and covering any operational breakdowns.
The national footprint of CAPS means the team are working in the same time zones as clients. They are on hand to support customers – from understanding their requirements, offering suggestions and providing advice, to delivering the solutions they need. Utilising quality products with proven reliability, CAPS delivers solutions suited to Australian conditions, backed by local service.
Get in touch with the CAPS team on 1800 800 878 or check out www.caps.com.au