Emergency Starting

Bryce Berger Handraulic Starter System

This hydraulic starter system, originally designed in France by Demarreur Hydraulique Berger, provides a second starting method for diesel engines and is common fitted to engines driving fire pumps & emergency generators.

During its history the system has been manufactured under different brands including, Bryce Berger, Lucas Bryce, Lucas Industries & most recently Prestolite.

The basic design has remained largely unchanged in principle and includes 2 models, B35 & the larger B50 which will start diesel engines with cylinder bores of up to 160mm.

Lucas Bryce Handraulic Starter System B50 Handraulic Starter Motor Mounted on Engine

(left) Lucas Bryce Handraulic Starter System
(right) B50 Handraulic Starter Motor Mounted on Engine

 

Principle of Operation

A hand pump charges a nitrogen filled hydraulic accumulator. When the relay valve is released hydraulic fluid is forced into the starter unit mounted on the free end of the crankshaft.

We supply a complete range of overhaul kits, replacement component units & complete systems for new installations or upgrades.

 

Simms Spring Starter Spring Starter Fitted to Volvo Lifeboat Engine

(left) Simms Spring Starter
(right) Spring Starter Fitted to Volvo Lifeboat Engine

Simms Spring Starter

The Simms / Lucas spring starter can be used to replace, or in addition to, a standard electric starter motor.

The motor is wound with a lever by hand & can be used to start small diesel engines in the absence of an electrical supply.

ADS supply new units as well as spare parts. We also offer a repair & testing service – see workshop service.

 

 
 
 
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