Drilling Rigs & Air Starters play a crucial role in the world’s economy. From onshore to offshore operations, these advanced machines are designed to drill vertically and horizontally into the earth and extract valuable oil and gas resources. An essential component of drilling rig functionality is the air starter system, which provides the necessary cranking power to the rig diesel engines. Together, drilling rigs and air starters form an integral part of the exploration and production process in the energy sector. Working on an oil/gas drilling rig is a demanding, tough, dangerous, yet fulfilling job. Safety practices and safe equipment are essential while working in such a hazardous environment. Air starters play a huge role in the safe operation of drilling rigs.
Unlike electric starters, air starters do not risk sparking and arcing while in the presence of explosive gases. That is why the big Caterpillar and Cummins generator and pump engines that provide power to rigs only use air starters for their cranking and starting power. Energy from oil and gas drives progress and economic growth, and air starters make finding and delivering it safer.