Crankshaft Reconditioning | Crankshaft Grinding Machine Exporter – RA Power Solutions

RA Power Solutions undertakes the repair of crankshafts having a diameter ranging from 35 mm to 700 mm. The concept of removing the crankshaft and sending it to the workshop for repair is now no longer valid, and the user gets the crankshaft repaired onsite.

During our working of more than forty years on marine main, crankshaft reconditioning, auxiliary engines, and high capacity diesel generating sets installed in industry, power plants, etc., we have observed that while the maintenance schedule stipulated by the engine manufacturer in the maintenance manual is religiously followed, but no attention is paid on the crankshaft’s condition.

Even during the maintenance schedule of 25,000 to 30,000 hours of operation, maintenance agencies and officials connected with the day-to-day upkeep of the engine ignore the inspection of the crankshaft till the seizure of bearing or any other major breakdown happens in the crankshaft.

**Repair of Crankpin on Board a Vessel**

We have experienced that irrespective of the metallurgy of the crankshaft and level of hardness after continuous operation of engine taper and ovality of the crankshaft, crankpin, and main journal are developed. The bearing surface becomes rough and in some cases bearing line marks, pitting, etc. is developed. Due to these abnormalities developed in the crankshaft, failure of bearing and crankshaft takes place. RA Power Solutions recommends that inspection procedures should be followed in order to ensure satisfactory performance of the crankshaft and to save it from rejection.

During the periodic maintenance schedule, the crankpins and main journals of the crankshaft should be checked for the development of taper and ovality.
The dimensions of the crankpin, taper, and ovality should be well within the limits specified by the manufacturers. There should not be any presence of bearing line marks or pitting on the crankpin journals.
The profile of the lubricating oil hole and radius fillet should be checked visually. There should not be any loss of the original profile.
The hardness test and the crack detection test by MPI or dye penetrant are not required till the major failure of the bearing or accident takes place.

Inspection of Crankpin on Board a Vessel

Checking of deflection of the crankshaft.
Positioning of crankshaft balancing weights. They should be tightened on specific torque as per the manual.

In case the above preventive inspection is undertaken on-site without disassembly of the crankshaft, the user can avoid any major damage to the crankshaft.

Onsite Machining of crankpins and main journals has been made simple in this era of technological renovation. The concept of removing the crankshaft and getting the crankshaft machined in the workshop is no longer valid. The onsite crankshaft machining is undertaken to maintain strictly all the tolerances as specified by the manufacturer and stipulated in the maintenance manual.

Crankshaft machining is no longer the monopoly of a bunch of companies based in Europe and the UK. The availability of a portable, easy-to-operate crankshaft grinding machine it has made simple and easy to undertake the polishing and grinding of the main journal if required.

RA Power Solutions is a reputable and leading crankshaft grinding machine exporter and crankshaft reconditioning, known for its high-quality products and exceptional services. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, RA Power Solutions has gained a stellar reputation in the industry. Our state-of-the-art crankshaft grinding machines are designed to precision grind and polish crankshafts, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of engines.

**Repair of Crankshaft by Portable Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

**Portable Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

RA Power Solutions has been extending onsite crankshaft inspection, main journal grinding, and crankshaft repair services for the last 40 years, We have a team of trained and experienced technicians who can fly to your site on short notice as all of them have valid CDC.

This blog was written by Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of RA Power Solutions) having more than forty years of experience in providing services like crankshaft repair and grinding, crankpin machining, polishing, and grinding of crankshaft, engine repair, and overhauling, and many other services related to the high capacity engine.

For any queries regarding crankshaft grinding, grinding of crankshaft, crankshaft grinding services, crankshaft grinding machine, onsite crankshaft grinding, insitu crankshaft grinding repair, crankshaft grinding and repair, onsite crankshaft grinding machine, grinding of main journals, polishing crankshaft journals and crankshaft grinders, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Inspection of Crankpin After Grinding — **Inspection of Crankpin After Repair**

**Crankpin After Grinding & Polishing by Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

Onsite Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing by Revolutionary Portable Equipment – RA Power Solutions

Crankshaft journal and crankshaft crank pin diameter should be grind and polished to attain a surface finish of 15 microinches or better. Again, the maintenance of the taper and ovality of the crankpin and crankshaft main journal has to be within the limit recommended by the manufacturer. Generally, the limits are within 0.02 to 0.05 mm, depending on the diameter of the crankpin and main journal. Till few years back it was a monopoly of a few European companies undertaking onsite crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing jobs charging exorbitant prices from the shipping companies and the power plants who had no option but to get the job of onsite crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing done from them.

RA Power Solutions has been extending crankshaft grinding, crankshaft polishing, maintenance, and repair of high-capacity engines for the last forty years. Out of our experience, we have developed and manufacture onsite crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing machines having a range from 30 mm to 700 mm. The onsite crankshaft grinding machine has brought down the cost of repair of the crankshaft and has broken the monopoly of the European service providers. The onsite crankshaft grinding machine manufactured by RA Power Solutions has the following features:

The onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine is portable, lightweight, and can be easily taken to the site all over the world.
The crankshaft grinding & polishing machine is portable and can be inserted from the inspection window. The crankpin grinding and polishing can be done without removing the crankshaft from the engine block.
The machine is designed and manufactured as per the customer’s requirement. For example, We have supplied machines for the crankshaft having a small bearing width or limited space.

Vibration Less Crankshaft Grinding Machine

The crankshaft grinder machine is capable of maintaining the taper and ovality of the crankpin or main journal as per the tolerances stipulated. It can achieve even a close tolerance of 0.01 mm in terms of taper and ovality. A surface finish far better than the international standard is achievable.
The onsite crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing machine is easy to operate and maintain. Onsite training by our experienced technicians is provided.
The cost of the crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing machine is low and affordable.

We have sold more than 70 crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing machines all over the world to leading dry docks, shipping companies, diesel power plants, repair workshops, etc.

The author is Mr. Raj Shahani, Managing Director of the company. He has 44 years of experience in the grinding of crankshafts, polishing of crankshafts, and all services related to the repair of engines and supporting equipment. He has designed and developed the portable crankshaft grinding machine to save time and money.

Insitu Crankshaft Grinding Machine — **Crankshaft Grinding Machine Ready for Dispatch**

Onsite Grinding Machine for Small Diameter — **Onsite Grinding Machine for Small Diamete**r

We will be pleased to share more information regarding onsite crankshaft grinding machine, onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Onsite Crankshaft Repair | Crankshaft Grinding | Crankshaft Reconditioning- RA Power Solutions

Onsite Crankshaft Repair, Crankshaft Grinding, and Crankshaft Reconditioning have been undertaken by RA Power Solutions for the last forty-four years. The company has technicians who are trained to undertake onsite crankshaft repairs strictly as per the manufacturer’s specifications stipulated in the manual.

All technicians have valid CDC and can travel on short notice anywhere in the world to board the vessel. The onsite crankshaft repair and onsite crankshaft grinding equipment used by RA Power Solutions has a main structure manufactured out of Titanium steel, which results in absorption of Vibration while the onsite crankshaft grinding machine is in operation in high seas with turbulence. The quality after the reconditioning and repair of crankshaft is of Great Importance and is maintained. The following checks are undertaken.

Quality of a Re-Machined Pin or Journal

The quality of a pin or journal after machining has to meet the following requirements:

Geometrical tolerance in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
A blueing check has to be carried out on the re-machining surface. Blueing Shells: Min. Width is equivalent to Journal or Crankpin dimensions, respectively. Min. Length is equivalent to 1/5 of the Journal or crank-pin circumference.
Required contact area: Min 35% equally distributed over width and circumferences.
Free of hairline cracks: Journal or crank pin to be tested by means of Magnetic Particle crack detection method.
Free of Martensite: The microstructure is to be tested for edged areas of martensite structure will replicas or micro etching with 5% nitric acid in alcohol (Nital) applied to the pin after polishing.
The maximum admissible hardness of remaining local hardsports: However, such local hardsports are not tolerated around the fillets and the bores for lubrication.

**Onsite Grinding & Repair of Crankpin is in Process**

**Onsite Repair & Grinding of Crankshaft**

For more information about onsite crankshaft repair and grinding, crankshaft grinding, onsite crankpin grinding, etc. Please contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Repair of Crankshaft | Onsite Crankshaft Repair-RA Power Solutions

Reduce Cost And Breakdown Time By Onsite Repair Of Crankshaft

Onsite Crankshaft Grinding and Polishing Machine

The failure of the crankpin and main journal bearing causes serious damage to the crankshaft, which is as follows:

Development of excessive taper and ovality in Crankshaft, Crankpin, and Main Journal.
Development of crack
Abnormal increase and decrease in hardness
Loss of alignment of crankshaft, resulting in the increase in deflection readings.
Development of bearing line marks, pitting, local depression
Damage to radius fillet and lube oil profile

The onsite crankshaft grinding equipment developed and manufactured by us is capable of undertaking grinding and polishing of crankshaft in one setting. The tolerances after crankshaft repair are strictly maintained as per the manufacturer’s specifications.

We have a highly trained, skilled team of technicians who are deputed to the plant site or on a vessel in the minimum possible time. The process followed by us for the repair of the crankshaft is faster, more cost-effective, and more convenient. It of course avoids the removal of the crankshaft and transport to the workshop.

The repair of crankshaft executed by RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd is approved by leading inspection agencies including Lloyds, DNV, and many other inspecting agencies. For more information, please write us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Cylinder Head Repair | Reconditioned Cylinder Heads | RA Power Solutions

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes complete reconditioning of cylinder heads. It is observed that cracks develop due to sudden changes in the temperature of cylinder heads. We recommend the repair of cracks by metal stitching process which is cold and no heat is generated. The valve seat and valve guides should also be replaced with cylinder heads. We have Chris’s marine equipment for reconditioning cylinder heads.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. also maintains a large stock of reconditioned cylinder heads, which are supplied at very low prices. All cylinder heads are guaranteed for performance. The cylinder heads of the following make of engines are available in stock.

MAN-B&W
Sulzer
Wartsila
MAK
Deutz
Pielstick
Mitsubishi
Daihatsu
Yanmar
Bergen
Niigata
Himsen
Allen
Stork
Fiat
MWM
Hanshin
Caterpillar
SKL
Ruston
Paxman
Crepelle
Mirrlees
Alco
ABC
Crepelle
Nohab etc. are available in stock.

Onsite Diesel Engine Repair is one of the important services provided by RA Power Solutions. We have ex-engineers from engine manufacturers like Wartsila, Caterpillar, Ruston, Cummins, Deutz, etc who have joined hands with us. Technicians and engineers are experienced and can meet any emergency requirement of diesel engine repair due to accidents for land-based or vessel-mounted main and auxiliary engines.

The normal routine overhauling of diesel engines is also undertaken. The main advantage of onsite diesel engine repair services extended by RA Power Solutions is that we have in-house facilities for undertaking the repair of major components like engine block, crankshaft, cylindrical head repair, etc and there is no need to engage a third party. We are world-famous for extending onsite crankshaft grinding repair and all the services related to diesel engines.

The author of this blog is Raj Shahani, Managing Director of RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. having experience of more than 36 years. He is instrumental in executing the successful repair of crankshaft, engine block, cylinder heads, connecting rods, and mechanical equipment replacement costs which works out to millions of dollars.

For more information regarding cylinder head repair, you can contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.