Spark-Free Pneumatic & Spring Starters for Oil & Gas Applications

Oil & Gas

Application Overview

Oil and gas operations, from onshore drilling sites to offshore platforms, often involve areas where flammable gases may be present. In these environments, an electrical spark at the starter is a safety concern. HEXASTART supplies pneumatic and mechanical spring starters built on mechanical drive principles, with no electrical solenoids or wiring at the starter itself, so starting does not introduce an electrical spark source.

Key Advantages for Oil & Gas Applications

  • Spark-Free Mechanical Drive: Operates without electronic solenoids, wiring or battery packs at the starter, removing electrical spark risk at the source.
  • Pre-Engaged Pinion Design: The starter pinion fully meshes with the engine flywheel ring gear before cranking torque is applied, reducing gear-tooth impact and wear compared with designs that engage during rotation.
  • Dual Starting Options for Oilfield Equipment:
  • Pneumatic Starters: Use wellsite compressed air for frequent, continuous starting of diesel-powered equipment.
  • Mechanical Spring Starters: Provide a backup starting method, independent of electrical power and compressed air, for emergency fire pumps and standby generator sets on offshore platforms.
  • Built for Offshore and Oilfield Conditions: Designed to continue operating in the humidity and demanding conditions typical of offshore platforms and oilfield sites.