Metal lock and metal stitching processes now make it simple to repair cast iron component damage or cracks. The outdated traditional method of crack repair by welding has been replaced by the technologies of metal lock and metal stitching. The process of metal stitching and locking is considered to be the only way to repair cast iron defects and prevent the ...
RA Power is an experienced in-situ crankshaft grinding and repair provider. Our team of experienced mechanics and technicians is able to travel to any location to deliver superior grinding of crankshaft and repair services. We specialize in on-site crankshaft grinding and repair of crankshafts for land base sea-going vessels and offshore vessels worldwide. W...
Engines that are no longer in use or engines that are being broken up in a shipyard have their connecting rods removed. In our facility, skilled specialists do a comprehensive inspection and refurbishment of the connecting rods. Each connecting rod that has been refurbished goes through a quality process, and records are kept. As a connecting rod bearing man...
The metal stitching and locking method offers an immediate advantage over the welding procedure for fixing casting cracks. Crack repair by metal stitching is becoming more and more popular as a successful method for repairing broken, cracked, and fractured casting pieces since it is a long-lasting procedure. Equipment disassembly is not necessary for on-site...
We have seen that when heavy or massive components are broken or develop cracks, the factory manager or ship engineer will typically weld the damaged parts back together. We follow and advise on the procedure of metal locking and metal stitching solely for the repair of steel casting equipment, crack repair with metal stitching, and marine engine component r...
A reputable shipping company with offices in Miami, Florida, hired RA Power Solutions to examine and Wartsila Engine Crankshaft repair. Due to a Wartsila 12V32 crankshaft failure, the vessel was outside of Anchorage. One crankpin was undersized by 3.0 mm due to the extent of the damage, and its ultimate size of 267.00 mm was maintained after grinding and pol...
Diesel engines are used in power plants, ships, heavy industries, etc. all around the world. Cast iron or aluminium component cracks can be successfully repaired using metal stitching and metal surgery, which actually extends the component's duration.We observed during the metal stitching of engine block that the engine can break down as a result of improper...
The biggest benefit of repair of crankshaft is that it only has to be fixed for a relatively short period of time. As there is no need to remove the crankshaft from the block, pack it, and send it to the authorized workshop, having the crankshaft machined and polished on site ends up being less expensive. RA Power Solutions has a team of experienced engineer...
A vessel sailing near Oman reported a serious breakdown of the auxiliary engine of the Yanmar model 6N18AL. Our team, which is always ready for emergency response, left for Oman and conducted a detailed inspection of the engine. During grinding of the crankshaft, it was observed that crankpin no. 4 bearing seized, resulting in the damage of crankpin no. 4. A...
We undertook crankshaft repair and grinding of Yanmar Engine 6N165 on board a vessel. When our specialists boarded the ship, they learned that the vessel owner had hired two local businesses to grinding a defective crankpin for one number. Both businesses were unable to grinding the crankpin because the required tooling was unavailable for the damaged crankp...
Advanced methods and technology are employed to repair crankshafts, ensuring that the tolerances and criteria set out by the engine manufacturer are carefully followed when the crankshaft has been polished and repaired. Our professionals do a detailed dimensional inspection of the crankshaft as part of the crankshaft grinding and repair process used by RA Po...
The crankshaft repair firms in this case either reject the crankshaft or advise shipping it to a specific workshop for repair. Companies who repair crankshafts use the radius fillet as a guide for grinding and are unable to complete repairs when the radius fillet is damaged. For the crankshaft repair and grinding with a damaged radius fillet, we have the req...
