Starting Systems
Reliable Starting Solutions Built for Demanding Operations
Every compression package starts here. A reliable starting system is the first link in the chain of uptime — a failed starter doesn’t just delay startup, it can cascade into a shutdown event at the worst possible time. RES Energy Solutions supplies and services air starters and electric starters for natural gas compression, gathering, processing applications, power generation, and marine, with new, refurbished, and repair options so operators can get back online fast without waiting on a long-lead replacement.
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Air Starters
TDI (TURBINE DRIVEN INDUSTRIES) — NEW & Remanufactured
TDI is the industry standard for turbine air starters on natural gas compression packages. Their starters are engineered for continuous-duty field applications, with a proven track record on Caterpillar, Waukesha, and many other engines. RES Energy Solutions supplies new TDI air starters and provides repair and rebuild services on TDI units.
Key capabilities and products:
- Turbine air starters for natural gas and diesel reciprocating engine applications
- New TDI units available for direct replacement and new package builds
- Repair and rebuild services on existing TDI air starters — cores accepted
- Relay valves, pinion drives, and repair kit components
- Available for Caterpillar G3600, G3500, Waukesha VHP/7042, and other engine families
Engineering note: Specify engine make, model, and starting air pressure (typical range 90–150 PSI) when ordering. TDI offers multiple torque output configurations — confirm with your package integrator if uncertain.
Electric Starters
WAI
WAI electric starters are supplied new through RES Energy Solutions for compression packages where electric starting is specified — typically where compressed air is not available at the site or where electric start is required by the package design.
Key capabilities and products:
- New WAI electric starter motors for natural gas compression engines
- Available for common compression engine platforms
- Solenoids, drives, and starter hardware available
Engineering note: Electric starters are application-specific — voltage (12V/24V), torque rating, and mounting configuration must match the engine. Provide engine make, model, and OEM starter part number for accurate sourcing.
Notes
RES Energy Solutions offers three paths to get your starting system back in service:
- New — full OEM-spec units, full warranty, immediate availability on stocked items
- Refurbished — OEM parts inspected, cleaned, and tested to performance spec; significant cost savings over new; good option for budget-sensitive replacements on older packages
- Repair/Rebuild — send us your core; we rebuild to spec with OEM parts and return a tested unit; best value when the housing and major components are serviceable
- RES Energy Solutions is the only OEM factory certified repair facility for TDI starters.
- Specify engine make, model, and serial number for direct-fit confirmation
- Provide OEM part number for fastest sourcing
- Ask about TDI rebuild lead times versus new unit availability for your timeline
- Refurbished units are performance-tested — ask for test documentation if required
- Same-day quotes on new TDI and WAI starters for stocked configurations
- Remanufactured TDI units available to reduce cost and lead time
- Core exchange available on TDI rebuild program
- Single-source ordering — air starters, electric starters, and components
Frequently Asked Questions
Stocked configurations ship same day or next day. Non-stock configurations and special-order units vary — contact our team with your part number and we’ll confirm availability and lead time immediately.
Yes. RES Energy Solutions accepts TDI cores for rebuild. Send us the unit and we’ll inspect, rebuild to spec, and return a tested starter. This is often the fastest and most cost-effective option when the core is serviceable.
Yes — starter relay valves, pinion drives, and bearing sets are available. Provide your TDI model number and we’ll confirm parts availability.