Turbine Air Starters

Turbine Air Starters by Ingersoll Rand deliver industry leading performance, reliability, and quality the you can count on.

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Ingersoll Rand Turbine Pneumatic Air Starters are built to provide reliable performance under the most demanding conditions. The differences between the turbine motor and the vane motor are significant. The turbine motor is lighter in weight, does not need lubrication, and has a tremendous amount of stored energy. It develops its power at extreme rotational speeds as high as 60,000 rpm. Ingersoll Rand turbine motors are speed limited by design and are insensitive to moisture due to the use of the most modern composite materials. The new ST1000 turbine starter uses a solid aluminum motor and is the class leader in performance and durability.

Because turbine starters develop high torque from a compact, lubrication-free motor, they are the usual choice where duty cycles are punishing and service access is limited. Operators running compressor packages and wellhead engines should start with our air starters for oil and gas selection, while standby and prime-power sets are covered under air starters for power generation. For vessels and offshore platforms — where moisture tolerance matters most — see marine air starters. If you are matching a Caterpillar engine or genset, the fitment guide for CAT diesel engines and gensets lists recommended models by SAE flange and pinion.