Vane and turbine air starters are reliable and powerful engine starting solutions designed for the most demanding industrial, marine and power generation applications. These starters use compressed air instead of electricity, providing safe, durable and efficient engine starting even in extreme operating conditions.

Air starters are ideal for diesel and gas engines where high starting torque, reliability and resistance to moisture, dirt, vibration and temperature fluctuations are required. Due to their simple mechanical design and the absence of electrical components, they are highly valued in environments where electric starting is unreliable or not permitted.

This category features two main technologies – vane air starters and turbine air starters, covering a wide range of engine sizes and application requirements from smaller industrial engines to very large and critical-duty installations.

Air starter technologies and series

SS Series – vane air starters
Vane-type air starters with a simple and robust design, known for stable starting torque and excellent durability. Well suited for frequent starts and harsh operating environments.
Typical applications: industrial engines, marine applications, generators, pumps.

ST Series – turbine air starters
Compact and lightweight turbine-driven starters delivering rapid acceleration and high power output with low mass. Fewer moving parts result in reduced maintenance requirements.
Typical applications: diesel and gas engines, applications with limited installation space.

TS Series – high-power turbine air starters
Heavy-duty turbine air starters designed for very large and high-inertia engines where maximum starting power and absolute reliability are critical.
Typical applications: power generation, offshore, large industrial and marine engines.

Why choose air starters?

• High reliability – operates in wet, dusty and high-vibration environments
• Safety – no electrical sparks or heat-generating components
• High starting torque – suitable for heavily loaded engines
• Low maintenance – robust mechanical design and long service life
• Wide product range – solutions from small to very large engines

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