Cap-Chur Equipment

What Cap-Chur Equipment does

Cap-Chur Equipment, legally Palmer Cap-Chur Equipment, Inc., is a privately held US corporation headquartered and manufacturing at 421 Tidwell Road, Powder Springs, Georgia. The company designs, manufactures, and sells remote animal capture and medication delivery systems built around proprietary projectors (CO2-powered pistols and rifles plus .22 caliber cartridge-fired pistols and rifles) that propel specialized syringes 1–20cc in capacity into animals at distances of up to approximately 80 yards, with automatic injection upon contact. Its self-described position is 'the world's leading supplier of animal capture and medicating devices,' with documented deployments ranging from rhino capture in Africa to feedlot cattle treatment in Australia and wild cattle handling in New Mexico.

The product portfolio spans core projectors priced $317–$709.95, reusable aluminum syringes ($15.95–$25.95) and replacement barrels ($4.60–$15.90), specialized needles (Plain, Side-Port, Drop-Off, Barbed, Collared) at $8.39–$10.29, Ketch-All animal capture poles ($125–$215), and a consumables stream including Cap-Chur Charges (color-coded molded plastic charges, $47.95 per 50-pack), .22 blank power loads, CO2 Gaspaks, plunger lubricant, and disposable syringes (Aero and DCF). Key proprietary features include a patented automatic syringe mechanism, side-port needle design for faster absorption, stainless steel/Nitride barrel construction for corrosion resistance, and a deliberately rebuildable/repairable architecture intended to lock customers into a long-term parts ecosystem.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer channels: a full e-commerce storefront at cap-chur.com accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, plus toll-free (800) 294-9482 and direct (770) 942-4395 phone ordering with product consultation support. Customer segments are primarily cattle and livestock producers (primary), with secondary exposure to wildlife conservation/research and municipal/professional animal control. International orders are accepted with restrictions (cash advance or certified cashier's check required; certain propellant products cannot ship by air or to Canada). The business is unit-priced, pay-as-you-go with no subscription model, and ships F.O.B. from Powder Springs, Georgia.

Name

Cap-Chur Equipment

Legal name

Palmer Cap-Chur Equipment, Inc.

Website

https://cap-chur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cap-Chur Equipment manufactures remote animal capture and medication delivery systems, including CO2-powered and cartridge-fired projectors that propel medicated syringes up to 80 yards. The company sells directly to cattle producers, wildlife researchers, and animal control professionals via e-commerce and phone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary and Livestock Equipment

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Vaccine Delivery Devices & Administration (Injectors, Oral Baits, In-Ovo) (HLAMAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs) (HLAMAFAO)

Keywords

• Animal capture equipment
• Remote medication delivery
• Veterinary projectors
• Livestock medicating devices
• Wildlife immobilization tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Powder Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Projector Sales: Sale of CO2-powered and cartridge-fired projectors (pistols and rifles) as primary equipment. Prices range from $317 to $709.95 for projectors. These represent significant one-time capital purchases for customers.
2. Syringe and Accessory Sales: Sale of syringe components including barrels, needles, tail pieces, plungers, and loading needles. Consumable accessories like lubricant and brushes support ongoing equipment use.
3. Consumables (Charges and Power Loads): Ongoing consumable products including Cap-Chur Charges (color-coded for different syringe sizes), .22 Blank Power Loads for cartridge-fired guns, and CO2 Gaspaks for CO2 projectors. These represent repeat purchase revenue tied to equipment usage.
4. Disposable Syringes: Single-use disposable syringes (Aero Syringes and Charge Fired Syringes) sold in packs, providing recurring revenue from consumable products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cap-Chur Equipment manufactures and sells remote animal capture and medication delivery systems, including CO2-powered projectors (pistols and rifles) and .22 caliber cartridge-fired projectors (pistols and rifles) that propel specialized syringes carrying 1-20cc of vaccine or medication to animals at distances up to 80 meters, with automatic injection on contact. The company also produces a full ecosystem of reusable aluminum syringe barrels, disposable syringes, specialized needles, charges, power loads, CO2 cartridges, and Ketch-All animal capture poles used by livestock producers, wildlife researchers, and animal control professionals.

Product overview

Cap-Chur Equipment is the world's leading supplier of animal capture and medicating devices. The product portfolio centers on projectors (CO2-powered pistols/rifles and .22 caliber cartridge-fired pistols/rifles) that propel specialized syringes for remote animal treatment or immobilization at distances up to 80 yards. The system includes reusable aluminum syringes (1-20cc) and disposable syringes (Aero and DCF types) with various needle configurations for different animal types and delivery requirements. Supporting products include CO2 Gaspaks, .22 power loads, color-coded charges, plunger lubricant, replacement parts, and Ketch-All poles for direct animal capture. The projectors range from short-range pistols (5-15 yards) through mid-range pistols (15-25 yards) to long-range rifles (15-30+ yards), with both cartridge-fired and CO2-powered options to suit different weather conditions and accuracy needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cap-Chur Stainless Nitride Cartridge-Fired Rifle A long-range rifle-type projector that uses .22 blank power loads to propel medicated syringes for treating or immobilizing animals at distances of approximately 5-25 yards. Features a stainless nitride barrel for durability against corrosive antibiotics.
• Cap-Chur Stainless Nitride Cartridge-Fired Pistol A mid-range pistol-type projector using .22 blank power loads to propel syringes for animal treatment or immobilization at 5-25 yards. Features stainless steel barrel with nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
• Cap-Chur SS Cartridge-Fired Rifle A cartridge-fired rifle with stainless steel barrel that propels medicated syringes using .22 blank power loads for animal treatment or immobilization at 5-25 yards. Comes with practice darts.
• Cap-Chur Short Range Pistol Type Projector CO2-powered pistol projector effective from 5-15 yards for treating or immobilizing animals. Uses reusable Cap-Chur syringes with charges or disposable Aero syringes. Weighs 3 lbs.
• Cap-Chur Mid Range Pistol Type Projector CO2-powered mid-range pistol with two power settings effective from 15-25 yards. Can propel 1-20cc of medication with automatic injection on contact. Weighs 5 lbs.
• Cap-Chur Long Range Rifle Type Projector CO2-powered long-range rifle projector effective from 15-30 yards with two power settings. Propels 1-20cc of vaccine or medication with automatic injection on impact.
• Complete Reusable Cap-Chur Syringe Aluminum syringe designed for repeated use with Cap-Chur charge system. Available in 1cc to 20cc barrel sizes with various needle configurations including plain, drop-off, sideport, and collar types.
• Cap-Chur Disposable Aero Syringes Single-use syringes designed for CO2 projectors. Pressurized upon firing and dispense medication within 2 seconds of impact. Available with grit-blasted or collared needles. Sold in packs of five.
• Cap-Chur Disposable Charge Fired Syringes (DCF) Single-use syringes with internal charge mechanism for cartridge-fired projectors. Available in 1cc-10cc sizes with 3/4" or 1-1/8" collared needles. Compatible with all Cap-Chur projectors.
• Cap-Chur Charges (Molded Plastic Version) Molded plastic charges for reusable syringes that expel liquid on impact. Color-coded by size: Yellow (#1 for 1-3cc), Orange (#2 for 4-10cc), Red (#3 for 15-20cc). Sold in packs of 50.
• Cap-Chur .22 Blank Power Loads Power loads for cartridge-fired projectors. Brown (Very Low) for cattle medication; Green (Low) for additional power. Required for each shot fired.
• CO2 Gaspaks Crosman 12g CO2 powerlets compatible with CO2-powered projectors. Available in 5-pack or 15-pack quantities.
• Ketch-All Poles Animal capture poles with swivel head mechanism. Available in 4ft standard, 5ft standard, and 7-12ft extension models. Used for animal rescue and restraint.
• Cap-Chur Needles Specialized needles including barbed, cone collar, drop-off, sideport, and plain types in various lengths. Different designs control syringe retention time and medication delivery patterns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80 meters effective range for remote animal treatment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Jorgensen Laboratories: Established US veterinary medical device and supplies distributor/manufacturer serving companion animal and livestock practices. Broader incumbent in veterinary supplies that competes with Cap-Chur indirectly by offering alternative restraint and treatment tools to the same end customers.
• Midmark Animal Health: Major manufacturer of veterinary clinical equipment, including animal handling and treatment tools used by veterinarians and livestock operations. A broad incumbent operating in the animal health equipment space with overlapping customer base, though not in the remote-delivery niche.
• Smiths Medical / ICU Medical (veterinary channel): Large medical device manufacturer whose syringes, needles, and infusion products are widely used in both human and veterinary settings. Indirect competitor for the syringe/needle component of Cap-Chur's offering, particularly among customers who would substitute a hand-injected approach.

Emerging players

• ZooPharm: US-based compounding pharmacy specializing in wildlife and exotic animal pharmaceuticals, often paired with remote delivery equipment. Adjacent player that influences purchasing decisions on Cap-Chur-style projectors by bundling drugs and delivery kits for wildlife researchers.

Direct peers

• Dan-Inject: Danish manufacturer of remote drug delivery projectors (pistols and rifles) for wildlife and livestock, using CO2 and cartridge propulsion. Most direct global competitor to Cap-Chur with overlapping product architecture, syringe sizes, and customer base in wildlife research and livestock handling.
• Telinject USA: German-engineered remote injection systems distributed in North America for wildlife immobilization and livestock treatment. Directly competes on projector range, syringe volumes, and consumable darts across the same wildlife/livestock customer segments as Cap-Chur.
• Dist-Inject: South African manufacturer of remote drug delivery projectors and darts, particularly established in the African wildlife capture market. Direct competitor with overlapping technology (pneumatic and cartridge systems) and overlap with Cap-Chur's wildlife conservation customer base.
• Pneudart: US-based manufacturer of pneumatic remote injection projectors and darts for wildlife capture and livestock medication. Directly competes with Cap-Chur in the North American wildlife and zoo market with a comparable projector-plus-syringe system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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