Find the Right Ingersoll Rand Air Starter for Your Engine

We offer every single model of Ingersoll Rand air starter available. There are hundreds of different models of Ingersoll Rand vane and turbine air starters, each designed with features to optimize performance for specific applications, plus air starters designed for special applications and extreme conditions such as high temperatures or rugged environments.

Air starters are a robust and secure alternative to traditional electric starters for diesel and gas engines. They operate without batteries and eliminate the risk of sparks, using compressed air to provide superior starting torque. With minimal moving parts, they are built for longevity and ease of maintenance, and they keep performing through vibration, extreme temperatures, dust and saltwater exposure, which makes them ideal for marine, mining, and oil and gas applications.

Consider an air starter when you need low maintenance (fewer moving parts than electrical systems), safety in explosive or highly flammable environments (reduced risk of sparks), and adaptability to diverse operating conditions across many industries.

Vane air starters use a sliding-vane air motor that produces high starting torque at low speed. They are lubricated in service (the SS100 is lube-free) and are the standard choice for small and mid-size engines. Turbine air starters use a compact turbine motor that is lighter and does not need lubrication, which makes them the usual choice where duty cycles are punishing and service access is limited. Ingersoll Rand's vane and turbine series both reach engines up to 320 liters; see the series table above.

Use our Air Starter Model Finder: choose your engine maker and model to see the matching Ingersoll Rand starters and barring motors. You can also call us at 1-800-353-4676 and our sales engineers will match you with the right starter for your application.

The engine make, model and serial number; the model or part number of the starter you have now (any brand); the mounting flange (SAE No. 1, 3, 4 and so on); the pinion's tooth count and pitch; the rotation (right or left hand); and the air or natural gas supply pressure. With those, our sales engineers can match the exact Ingersoll Rand model. Request a quote.

Each part of the number is a feature. In SS815GB03R31, SS8 is the SS800 vane series, 15 a pre-engaged drive, G gas sealed, B a 2.18:1 gear ratio, 03 an SAE No. 3 flange, R right-hand rotation and 31 the pinion code (12 teeth, 6/8 pitch). A suffix such as -22G sets the inlet, exhaust and drive-housing positions. Codes differ between series, so decode a pinion code within its own series.

Compressed air (or natural gas) stored in a receiver tank passes through a strainer; pressing start opens a relay valve that sends full flow to the starter. Its vane or turbine motor spins, a gear reduction multiplies the torque, and the drive meshes the pinion with the flywheel ring gear to crank the engine. Once the engine fires, the pinion disengages.

Yes. We offer upgraded replacement pneumatic vane and turbine air starters to replace all brands, including T.D.I., ASC, A/M, Aire-Myte, Start-Master, Pow-R-Quick, Solar, Wahlberg and more. The Model Finder's "Replacing another brand?" tab shows the closest Ingersoll Rand match.

Yes. Besides new starters, we provide factory authorized repair services, rebuilds, and spare parts for all Ingersoll Rand air starter models, as well as factory remanufactured Ingersoll Rand air starters for customers looking for an economical alternative.

Yes. We accept Net 30 purchase orders on approved credit.

Yes, we ship worldwide. International customers can call us at +1-401-305-7997, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Eastern time.