Wartsila | Bearing Rebabbitting | Repair | White Metal Bearings

RA Power Solutions was approached by a Russian company based in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with a request for urgent repair of Wartsila Generator Bearings.

Damage Wartsila Generator Bearing
Damage Wartsila Generator Bearing
Wartsila Generator Bearing Babbitt White Metal Damaged
Wartsila Generator Bearing Babbitt White Metal Damaged

The Generator Bearing was air freighted to us for repair. The following are the main dimensions of the Generator Bearing:

S.NODescriptionStandard Dimensions with Tolerance as Per Drawing
1.Bearing Inner Dia (Bore)250.00 (0.03)
2.Bearing 2nd Inner Dia266.00MM
3.Bearing Outer Diameter507.00MM
4.Bearing White Metal Width250.00MM
5.Bearing Total Width263.00MM
6.ClientBased in Yekaterinburg, Russia
Rough Drawing of Wartsila Generator Bearing
Rough Drawing of Wartsila Generator Bearing
Shaft Diameter on Which Bearing is Assembled
Shaft Diameter on Which Bearing is Assembled
Photo Showing Wartsila Made Generator Bearing
Photo Showing Wartsila Made Generator Bearing

Pre-Inspection of Generator Bearing of Wartsila :

i) The bearing was thoroughly cleaned, and the white metal was broken and chipped off from the bearing inner diameter.

ii) The bearing was subject to a shot blasting process for cleaning.

iii) Hardness and MPI for crack detection were done and were observed within limits.

iv) Rebabbitting of the generator bearing was undertaken in our plant, which has the latest breed of centrifugal equipment and machines. The bearing ID was maintained as per the drawing received from the client.

 Wartsila Generator Bearing After Rebabbitting
Wartsila Generator Bearing After Rebabbitting
Wartsila Generator Bearing Inspection    under Process
Wartsila Generator Bearing Inspection under Process

With 45 years of experience, RA Power Solutions undertakes rebabbitting of large bearings up to 1500 MM in diameter, as well as manufacturing new bearings according to drawings or samples.

Wartsila Generator Bearing Ready for Dispatch
Wartsila Generator Bearing Ready for Dispatch
Wartsila Generator Bearing Ready for Dispatch
Wartsila Generator Bearing Ready for Dispatch

Developing and manufacturing bearings as large as 1500 mm in diameter is challenging. RA Power Solutions’ manufacturing, precision engineering, and quality control expertise are evident in this success story. The performance and reliability of these bearings are crucial in industrial machines to ensure smooth operation.  

We have regularly executed services in Dubai, Fujairah, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Togo, Malta, Freetown, Egypt, China, Germany, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Vietnam, Jordan, Singapore, etc.

For more information regarding Rebabbitting Bearing of Wartsila, repair of Generator Bearing of Wartsila, please contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Enhance Life of Babbitt White Metal Bearing and Shafts with Revolutionary Onsite Polishing Machine

It is observed that in power plants and heavy industries, the turbine shafts, alternator shafts, rotor shafts, pumps, and crankshafts operate continuously without any break. The babbitt white metal bearings, which support the shafts, get worn out due to continuous operation or get damaged due to an accident.

We have observed that while the white metal bearings are promptly replaced, no action is taken on the shaft, which is supported by the bearings.

RA Power Solutions has introduced a revolutionary onsite polishing machine, details of which are given below:-

  • Enhance the life of the turbine shafts, alternator shafts, rotor shafts, pumps, and crankshafts by onsite polishing.
  • As mentioned above, the damaged or worn-out bearings are replaced, but no attention is given to the shaft. We offer comprehensive services and an annual contract for the polishing of the shafts installed in your factory.

The details of polishing are as follows:-

  • We depute a team of technicians who are experienced to undertake dimensional inspection of the shaft to check the taper and ovality. The inspection is done by the calibrated instruments.
  • The hardness of the shaft and crack detection by MPI are undertaken. This is required only in case of accidents.
  • The surface finish of the bearing sitting area of the shaft is checked. We use an advanced Mitutoyo surface finish instrument to check.
  • Visual inspection is undertaken to check the pitting, bearing line marks, etc.
Crankshaft White Metal Babbitt Bearing
Crankshaft White Metal Babbitt Bearing

Use of onsite polishing equipment

We have portable onsite polishing equipment, which is carried by technicians to any site all over the world. This revolutionary onsite polishing equipment is capable of removing high points, bearing line marks, and pitting. The stock removal can be as low as 0.01 mm, thus there is no change in the oil gap and the dimension of the shaft.

Increase the life of turbine shafts, alternator shafts, rotor shafts, pumps, and crankshafts

Our clients all over the world have experienced that polishing the shafts before fitment of white metal babbitt bearing increases not only the life of bearings but also of the shaft. It avoids a major breakdown of the shaft, bearing, and the plant.

NO REQUIREMENT OF REMOVAL OF THE SHAFT FROM THE MAIN EQUIPMENT

At RA Power Solutions, it is possible to undertake the polishing of the shaft without any disassembly, hence, minimum downtime and high surface finish can be achieved onsite.

LOW COST OF POLISHING

The cost of onsite polishing is marginal. It prevents long-term damage to the bearing and shaft. The technology is now easily available. Power plants, industries, and shipping companies can benefit from it. It is ideal for all rotary equipment.

We are available 24*7 to serve you :

Turbine Shaft
Turbine Shaft
Turbine Shaft Diameter under Polishing
Turbine Shaft Diameter under Polishing
Alternator Shaft Ready for Polishing
Alternator Shaft Ready for Polishing
Alternator Shaft Polishing
Alternator Shaft Polishing
Rotor Shaft Polishing
Rotor Shaft Polishing
Rotor Shaft Polishing
Rotor Shaft Polishing

This article or blog is written by Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of RA Power Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.).

Mr. Shahani is a highly experienced business leader with rich experience of more than 45 years in the field of Power, Heavy, and Shipping industries. He is a Technical Adviser to many shipping and heavy industries across the globe.

Mr. Shahani is one of the most enthusiastic professionals, and he has all the brilliance of an exemplary leader. Mr. Shahani is an extremely effective coach and mentor of teams and is adept at providing leadership in a global, cross-cultural environment.

For more information regarding Babbitt White Metal Bearing, onsite and crankshaft polishing machine, contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.