Engine Starting News

Biggest single order in IPU Engine Starting history

April 4^th, 2018 in Engine Starting, News

March has been a non-stop month for IPU after we secured our largest single engine starting order in our 59 year history. IPU’s Engine Starting Division was awarded a bumper order for 14 hydraulic starting systems totaling £500,000. The order comprised of 14 6 x 50 litre hydraulic starting systems with solenoid and foot start valves for ExxonMobil in Malaysia. The project was completed in less than 3 months, despite the completion of 3 other Engine Starting projects taking place in the busy workshop. Dave Caddick, IPU’s Engine Starting Divisional Director said: “It’s fantastic to see this kind of order being awarded to IPU. It is a brilliant boost for the West…

IPU Engine Starting Q&A

July 17^th, 2017 in Engine Starting, News

We sat down with IPU’s Engine Starting Divisional Director and asked him our most frequently asked questions in an engine starting Q&A session. Why use an alternative to an electrical start motor? Diesel engines in most applications and industries use the standard type electric starter motor as their method of primary starting. However if environmental, application, safety or black-start conditions dictate that electrical power is unsuitable or needs a backup solution, IPU has fantastic alternatives. What is black-start? Black-start is an emergency condition when all primary and auxiliary electrical or alternative power has failed and a diesel engine (probably driving the…

Big boost for business as IPU becomes sole distributor for SureStart spring starter motors

June 15^th, 2017 in Engine Starting, News

Workwell Engineering are delighted to announce IPU Group as the sole distributor of SureStart spring starters.

International distributors required for SureStart Spring Starters

June 7^th, 2017 in Engine Starting, News

Due to the rapid sales growth of our SureStart Spring Starter range we're now looking for international distributors to join the IPU family.

IPU is now an IMPA registered supplier for marine purchasers

February 22^nd, 2017 in Engine Starting, News

IPU is now a member of IMPA the world’s leading marine purchasing association. IMPA’s aim is to 'promote and facilitate co-operation and understanding between purchasers and suppliers in the global maritime business'.

IPU to Exhibit at International Workboat Show | 30 Nov-2 Dec 2016

August 15^th, 2016 in Engine Starting, News

IPU are once again exhibiting at the largest marine industry trade event in North America, the International Workboat Show. The team from IPU UK and IPU USA will be in New Orleans to showcase our comprehensive range of spring, hydraulic and air start motors. IPU engine start systems provide independent or black-start capability for vessel emergency generators and on-board fire pumps. They are robust and reliable even in extreme temperatures, making them ideal for marine environments. Spring Starters – A spring starter motor from IPU is a cost effective way of manually starting a diesel engine up to 12 litres (730 cubic inches). They eliminate pollution risk, are simple to install and are…

IPU to Exhibit at Marintec China – 1-4 December 2015

October 30^th, 2015 in Engine Starting, News

IPU is set to exhibit at one the largest marine industry trade fairs in Asia, Marintec China 2015. Members of IPU’s Engine Starting division will be in Shanghai to showcase our comprehensive range of spring, hydraulic and air start motors. IPU engine start systems provide independent or black-start capability for vessel emergency generators and on board fire pumps. They are robust, reliable and are unaffected by extreme temperatures, making them ideal for marine environments. Spring Starters – A spring starter motor from IPU is a reliable, cost effective way of providing manual starting to for diesel engines. Available for starting engines up to 12 litres, they eliminate any pollution…

IPU to Exhibit at International Workboat Show – 1-3 December 2015

October 28^th, 2015 in Engine Starting

IPU are once again exhibiting at the largest marine industry trade event in North America, the International Workboat Show. The team from IPU UK and IPU USA will be in New Orleans to showcase our comprehensive range of spring, hydraulic and air start motors. IPU engine start systems provide independent or black-start capability for vessel emergency generators and on board fire pumps. They are robust, reliable and are unaffected by extreme temperatures, making them ideal for marine environments. Spring Starters – A spring starter motor from IPU is a reliable, cost effective way of providing manual starting to for diesel engines. Available for starting engines up to 12 litres (730 cubic…

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Reliable engine starting even in cold temperatures

October 7^th, 2015 in Engine Starting, News

It’s a well-known fact that electric starter motors can struggle when the temperature drops below zero. So how can you make sure your critical systems start in freezing temperatures? IPU doesn’t have one solution – we have three: hydraulic, air and spring starters. Engine starting in cold temperatures can be challenging. Cranking an engine is hard work and takes a significant amount of energy. The job is made even harder during cold weather as low temperatures thicken the viscosity of the oil in the crankcase which increases the drag. The problem is compounded by the poor performance of electric starters at low temperatures. The cold slows down the chemical processes in the battery…

The challenges of ATEX self certification

June 2^nd, 2015 in Engine Starting, News

Self-regulation is a process with a poor reputation. Just ask Fifa. The result is that people are reluctant to trust self-policing organisations. Where platform safety is concerned complete trust is essential. But what level of confidence can be attached to a certificate issued by the same company that manufactured the product. Is ATEX self-certification acceptable or a disaster waiting to happen? ATEX is the standard that governs safety in potentially explosive working environments (including platforms and underground mines). When it comes to ATEX certification there can be no room for uncertainty. That is why IPU’s ATEX approved starters were put through rigorous 3rd party assessment to…