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Air Compressor Buying Guide

09th September 2020 • This buying guide will explain some of the factors to consider when selecting an air compressor, helping you to feel confident that you’re choosing the right compressor for your needs. With so many different air compressors available, it is important to consider the type, size and features that you expect from your compressor. AIR COMPRESSOR […]

CAPS’ ‘Miner’s Packs’ rent with purchase option proves popular for Miners in Western Australia and Queensland

28th August 2020 • CAPS Australia have been renting out air compressors to industrial markets for over 40 years, but their ‘Miner’s Pack’ Rental with Purchase Option (RPO) has been met with increased popularity in many mining sites of Western Australia and Queensland respectively in the last year. Rhys McIntyre, National Rental Coordinator for CAPS Australia says the RPO […]

Forty years in the making: A glimpse into CAPS’ journey through three generations

28th August 2020 • Three generations of the McIntyre family have contributed to making CAPS Australia the largest independent compressed air and power generation provider in a span of 40 years. Australian Mining spoke to them about the company’s journey.   Bob McIntyre’s decision to go solo and start his own air compressor supply business could not have happened […]

INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF EXTENSION TO ASSIST AUSSIE BUSINESSES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

21st October 2020 • While Australian businesses are still facing the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government has announced an extension to the Tax Break – Instant Asset Write Off Scheme during the handing down of the Federal budget on October 6th 2020.This extension continues the support that allow businesses the cash flow to invest in […]

WHY BUY AN INGERSOLL RAND COMPRESSOR FROM CAPS?

30th January 2015 • Company We are often asked what the benefits are of buying our Ingersoll Rand reciprocating, rotary screw and centrifugal compressors, so we have developed this quick overview for your reference, along with a video about our range! TIME-PROVEN TECHNOLOGY Over its 110 year history, Ingersoll Rand has firmly established itself as a global frontrunner in the design […]

THE FALSE ECONOMY OF AIR COMPRESSOR NEGLECT

18th May 2015 • Company The old adage that prevention is better than cure appears to be relevant when considering the topic of air compressor maintenance and service.  In the 70s, US car filter manufacturer, FRAM, aired a memorable ad campaign featuring a mechanic in grease-stained overalls standing next to a car with a burned out engine. As a prospective […]

KOHLER POWER GENERATORS IMPLEMENTED IN LANDMARK PROJECT

06th May 2014 • Company We’re proud of the service that we provide to many of our happy customers, here’s a case study from one of our power generation clients. BACKGROUND Our client was the world’s first Shariah-compliant data centre fund, and has formed a joint venture with a leading telecommunications company to own, managing and operate a data centre […]

PORTABLE MINE COMPRESSOR SAFETY IN A BOX

07th November 2012 • Company The Airman PDS185 box type portable air compressor is designed to improve safety and ergonomics in the arduous mining, construction and rental industries and is available exclusively from CAPS Australia, the largest independently-owned compressed air company in Australia. The Airman PDS185 features a control panel situated at the operator’s chest height when the machine is mounted on […]