Engine Block | Cylinder Liner | Crack Repair – RA Power Solutions

Engine Block | Cylinder Liner | Crack Repair – RA Power Solutions

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RA Power Solutions undertakes crack repair of heavy components onsite with more than 45 years of experience. The team repairs heavy cast components that break into multiple pieces by preparing a new casting and using the metal locking and metal stitching process. They repair seriously damaged cast components and cracks with a guarantee

In case of cracks in cylinder liners, pistons, or cylinder heads in heavy-duty engines, compressors, or turbines there is no need to reject them as now it is possible to repair the crack by a cold process called metal lock and metal stitching. This is a proven procedure of crack repair which has been followed for over 45 years.

We Undertake Crack Repair of the Following Components and Equipment

  • Components Manufactured out of Cast Iron, Cast Steel, etc.
  • Cylinder Liners, Cylinder Blocks, and Components Have Higher Hardness.
  • Piston Manufactured Out of Aluminium
  • Bronze Components

RA Power Solutions regularly undertakes repair of main engine components, which develop multiple cracks at different locations and lengths.

The following components were damaged and successfully repaired by the Metal Locking/Metal Stitching process

  • In the case of a main engine, Cylinder liners developed multiple cracks from the outer diameter. The cylinder Liner length and inner diameter were 1500 MM and 600 MM respectively. We measured the cracks from 15 mm to 150 mm. RA Power Solutions Pvt Ltd repaired them successfully using the metal locking and metal stitching process. The repairs perform satisfactorily. The photographs below show the team carrying out the work.
  • The engine block of the main engine also developed cracks in different locations. These cracks were repaired on board the vessel by Metal Locking and Metal Stitching Process. RA Power Solutions has more than 45 Years of experience in the repair of cracks, developed in the casting of heavy components.

For more information on metal stitching repair of engine block crack, engine block crack repair and Crack in Cylinder Liner please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

FAQs:

1. What is “metal stitching/metal locking” crack repair?

A cold repair process using locks and keys (without heat) to mend cracks in heavy cast components.

2. What kinds of components can RA Power Solutions repair?

Cast iron, cast steel parts; cylinder liners/blocks; aluminium pistons; and bronze components.

3. How large can the crack or damaged area be for repair?

— Cracks ranging from about 15 mm up to 150 mm in length, including serious damage and broken casting pieces, are repairable.

4. The repair done onsite or must the component be transported?

RA Power Solutions carries out the repair onsite. The team also works on board vessels using the metal stitching/locking process.

5. Is there a guarantee on the repaired parts?

— Yes, the repairs come with a guarantee.