Repair Crack Cast Iron | Metal Lock | Metal Stitching

Repair Crack Cast Iron | Metal Lock | Metal Stitching

By RAPowerSolution |

We are experts in cast iron repairs due to various reasons or accidents, cracks are developed in cast iron components. In some cases, the cast iron components get damaged into pieces. There is no need to reject the part or replace it. Now, it is possible to undertake cast iron repair onsite by metal stitching and metal locking process. Cast iron repair on site by metal stitching and metal locking process is the only option to repair cracks in cast iron components and salvage the component which is otherwise rejected due to the crack or serious damage into multiple pieces.

Cracks in Cast Iron were in past Repaired by an old traditional process of welding, which is no longer practised in the industry, as the results after repairing by the welding process are not always successful.

RA Power Solutions undertakes onsite cast iron repairs and repair of aluminium and cast steel casting. All the repairs are undertaken by a cold process.

The main advantages are as follows:

Benefits of cast iron repair, aluminium casting and steel casting repair by metal lock and metal stitching

  • Cast iron repair and damage casting repair are possible on site and there is no requirement to disassemble of damaged component from the main equipment and send it to the designated workshop.
  • Cast iron repair and damage casting repair are possible on site and there is no requirement to disassembly of damaged component from the main equipment and send it to the designated workshop.
  • The metal stitching and metal locking process followed by RA Power Solutions for the repair of cracks in the casting of grey iron, steel casting or aluminium is a cold process and no heat is generated.
  • Since the cast iron repair by metal stitching and metal locking is a cold process, there is no loss of alignment or change in the original profile of the component.
  • In most cases, there is no need for machining after the damage or crack casting is repaired. This is of great benefit in comparison to the welding process followed by a few companies for crack repair.
  • The cast iron crack repair by metal stitching and metal locking process restores to its original strength of the casting and is watertight and gas-tight repair.
  • The cast iron crack repairs are executed in minimum time, reducing drastically the downtime of the equipment and the plant in totality.

The applications for repair of cracks in the casting of grey iron, steel casting or aluminium, a few of which are mentioned below:

  • Repair of cracked engine block, inspection window, liner sitting area in entablature etc.
  • Repair of damaged cylinder liners, pistons, cylinder heads and turbine casing.
  • Repair of damaged heavy industrial machinery.
  • Repair of damaged gearbox, and pump casings manufactured of Aluminium, cast steel and grey cast iron.
  • We can broadly say that all types of cracks in cast iron, aluminium casting and steel casting can be successfully repaired.

This 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 44 years of rich experience in the field of Power, Heavy, and Shipping industry. He is a Technical Advisor to many shipping and heavy industries across the globe.

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

For more information on cast steel casting, method of repairing cracks, metal surgery, damaged casting repair in Gambia, and metal stitching, contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

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