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In Situ Crankshaft Machining | Insitu Crankpin Grinding | Onsite Machining of Crankshaft

It is generally observed that whenever there is a failure of bearing, it causes serious damage to the crankshaft. The crankpin and main journal develop excessive ovality, deep bearing line marks are observed and in some cases, the impact of failure is so high that it leads to depression/cuts on the crankpin. In this situation, crankshaft needs grinding and polishing.

In Situ Crankpin Machining | Onsite Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing Offered by RA Power Solutions:

In case of failure of the crankshaft, RA Power Solutions undertakes in situ crankshaft grinding and polishing. We have a team of experienced technicians and our response time to an emergency breakdown situation is minimum. All our technicians hold valid Indian CDC and can fly to any destination worldwide in the minimum possible time. Technicians can also sail on the vessel and can undertake the repairs.

The crankshaft is repaired with minimum downtime, as there is no requirement of removal of crankshaft from the engine block. We have in situ crankshaft grinding machine available in the range of 35 mm to 700 mm to cater to the emergency breakdown.

**Inspection of Crankpin on Board a Vessel**

**Onsite Inspection of Crankpin Before Polishing & Grinding**

In Situ Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing | Four-Decade of Experience

It is important that after damage and failure of crankshaft, it is thoroughly inspected by an experienced technician, and all the major parameters are recorded. The planning for the repair is done, and the crankshaft is repaired successfully. We possess the latest and calibrated instrumentation to conduct the pre and final inspection of the crankshaft. The crankshaft grinding equipment used for in situ grinding and polishing is of the latest design with minimum vibration. This facilitates us to maintain generally the tolerance after grinding within 10 to 20 microns and a surface finish of less than 0.2 micrometers in terms of RA value. These tolerances are far better than the tolerances specified by the manufacturer.

**In Situ Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing by Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

In Situ Repair of Crankshaft | Reduce Maintenance Cost

The industries and the shipping companies are well aware of exorbitant rates charged by the few selected companies based in Europe for in situ repair of crankshaft. RA Power Solutions have changed this trend worldwide. Our charges are the most reasonable and lowest in the world with international standards. Our in situ crankshaft repair is cost-effective with minimum downtime and avoids costly replacement.

**Crankshaft Grinding by Experienced Technician**

**Crankshaft Grinding Service on Moving Vessel**

Benefits of In Situ Crankshaft Repair by RA Power Solutions

We have in house team of trained and experienced technicians who can be deputed at your site with in situ crankshaft grinding and polishing machine in minimum time.
We extend 24*7 services worldwide with a guarantee.
More than forty years of experience in crankshaft repair has proven us to be leaders in this field.
Excellent analytical ability because of experience and the use of modern instruments can save your crankshaft from rejection.

We recommend inspection by our technician prior to planning any repair procedure. Most reliable company working for leading industries and shipping companies. References can be provided on request.

For any information on onsite machining, insitu crankpin grinding, on site machining services and onsite machining of crankshaft please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

**Portable Insitu Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

**Crankpin After Grinding by RA Power Solutions**

It is generally observed that whenever there is a failure of bearing, it causes serious damage to the crankshaft. The crankpin and main journal develop excessive ovality, deep bearing line marks are observed and in some cases, the impact of failure is so high that it leads to depression/cuts on the crankpin. In this situation, … Continue reading “In Situ Crankshaft Machining | Insitu Crankpin Grinding | Onsite Machining of Crankshaft”

In-Situ Crankshaft Grinding Machine | Onsite Crankshaft Machining | Onsite Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing Machine – RA Power Solutions

Crankshaft is a mechanical and important part of the engine that facilitates the performance of a conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion. The tolerances of the crankpin and main journal of the crankshaft are generally very close in order to have a longer life and continuous satisfactory performance of the Crankshaft without any damage. It is important that crankshaft tolerances are always maintained strictly as per original tolerances.

RA Power Solutions designs and manufactures insitu crankshaft grinding and polishing machine. The insitu crankshaft machine is of advanced technology which is designed to maintain the crank pin and main journal tolerances in terms of taper, ovality, and surface finish strictly as per the manufacturer’s specifications. There is no need of disassembly /removal of the crankshaft from the entablature. The onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine manufactured by RA Power Solutions is available in the range of 35 mm to 700 mm in terms of diameter.

**Onsite Crankshaft Grinding Machine Ready for Dispatch**

**Accessories of Grinding Machine Packed in Steel Box**

The onsite crankshaft grinding machine is light in weight and can be easily taken to far from places all over the world. The onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine has the following features:

Technologically advanced crankshaft machining equipment in comparison to the conventional and old cage-type design, which is outdated.
Onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine does not require any reference of radius fillet for machining of the crankpin/main journal of the crankshaft.

**Packing of Crankshaft Grinding Machine is in Process**

Onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine frame is made out of titanium steel, which is robust and vibrationless.
With our latest onsite crankshaft grinder, machining of crankshaft up to 700 mm diameter can even be done while sailing the vessel, maintaining the close tolerance.
Onsite crankshaft grinding machine capable of maintaining close tolerance within 0.02 mm and with high surface finish far better than the international standards.
The insitu crankshaft grinding machine manufactured by RA Power Solutions can also be used for cylindrical shaft grinding and polishing and for the repair of the alternator, rotor shaft, pump shaft, intermediate shaft, mid-shaft, and turbine shaft.
Insitu crankshaft grinding and polishing equipment is easy to operate and maintain. It does not require any complicated day-to-day maintenance.
We are giving free training to the client’s technicians for the operation of this latest onsite crankshaft grinding equipment.

**Accessories Used in Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

The cost of insitu crankshaft machining equipment is low and affordable. Highly recommended for large diesel power plants, shipping companies, and engine repair workshops. Insitu crankshaft grinding equipment is supplied in sturdy steel boxes that can be easily stored and taken from one site to another.

**Training on Operation of Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

We have sold more than 70 crankshaft grinding machines all over the world including South America, UK, Italy, Nigeria, Singapore, the Philippines, Iran, Dubai, and various countries.

The author of this blog is Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of Company). He has four decades of experience in the field of high-capacity engine repair and grinding of shaft. He has developed an onsite crankshaft grinding machine to make the grinding process easy and less time-consuming. With the development of grinding equipment, now companies can undertake grinding and repair of any rotary shaft themselves saving a huge amount of money and time.

For information regarding onsite crankshaft grinding & polishing machine, on site machining services, onsite crankshaft machining, contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

**Onsite Grinding of Crankpin by Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

Crankshaft is a mechanical and important part of the engine that facilitates the performance of a conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion. The tolerances of the crankpin and main journal of the crankshaft are generally very close in order to have a longer life and continuous satisfactory performance of the Crankshaft without any damage. … Continue reading “In-Situ Crankshaft Grinding Machine | Onsite Crankshaft Machining | Onsite Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing Machine – RA Power Solutions”

Crankshaft Grinding | Crankshaft Repair | Crankpin Grinding – RA Power Solutions

RA Power Solutions having experience of more than four decades has emerged as a leader in providing services for onsite crankshaft grinding, crankshaft repair, crankshaft polishing, and crankpin reconditioning in Asia, the Middle East, South America, Parts of Europe, and many countries all over the world. The technology and process used for crankshaft repair are of the latest design, which ensures that the quality after the crankshaft grinding and repair is maintained strictly as per the engine manufacturer’s specifications and tolerances.

**Repair of Crankpin by Portable Crankshaft Grinding Machine on Vessel**

The combination of the latest design of onsite crankshaft grinding machine possessed by RA Power Solutions and experienced technicians who have collectively repaired more than 10,000 crankshafts gives confidence to our clients for successful repairs of crankshaft once the job is entrusted to RA Power Solutions.

Following are the main abnormalities observed in the crankshaft which require crankshaft repair:

Bearing line marks and development of rough surface.
Damage of radius fillet, lubricating oil hole due to an accident.
Development of taper and ovality beyond the limits specified by the engine manufacturers.
Increase in hardness beyond the permissible limit due to overheating.
Cracks were observed on crank pins and the main journal.
Presence of watermarks and rough surface.

Crankshaft Grinding and Repair process followed by RA Power Solutions:

Dimensional inspection of the crankshaft in detail is undertaken by RA Power technicians
A hardness check of the damaged CR Pin or main journal of the Crankshaft is conducted.
Crack detection by MPI, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic crack detection is done.
Visual inspection

**Inspection of Crankpin Under Process**

**Inspection of Crankpin Before Grinding**

The inspection report in detail is studied by our senior technicians and the necessary planning for onsite repair is done. The onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing is undertaken by RA Power in the shortest possible time.

We also possess portable onsite crankshaft grinding machines which have minimum vibrations. This facilitates us to undertake crankshaft grinding and repair even while the vessel is sailing on the high seas.

**Grinding & Polishing of Crankshaft by RA Power Solutions**

After crankshaft grinding and repair, the final inspection reports are prepared by our technicians and submitted to clients for their records. RA Power also extends services for repair crankshaft, crankshaft refurbishment, engine overhaul and maintenance, metal stitching, rebabbitting of bearings, spares, etc.

**Crankpin After Grinding on Board a Vessel**

The author is Mr. Raj Shahani Managing Director of RA Power Solutions having experience of almost four decades of working on high-capacity diesel engines, crankshaft, turbines, and rotary equipment.

For more information regarding crankshaft polishing, grinding of crankshaft, onsite inspection of crankshaft, crankshaft grinding and repair, onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing services, and crankpin grinding, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

RA Power Solutions having experience of more than four decades has emerged as a leader in providing services for onsite crankshaft grinding, crankshaft repair, crankshaft polishing, and crankpin reconditioning in Asia, the Middle East, South America, Parts of Europe, and many countries all over the world. The technology and process used for crankshaft repair are … Continue reading “Crankshaft Grinding | Crankshaft Repair | Crankpin Grinding – RA Power Solutions”

Grinding of Crankshaft in Oman by RA Power Solutions

**Onsite Crankpin Grinding is in Process**

A vessel sailing near Oman reported serious breakdown of auxiliary engine of Yanmar model 6N18AL. RA Power Solutions team which is always ready for emergency response left for Oman and conducted the detailed inspection of the engine. It was observed that crankpin no. 4 bearing seized, resulting in the damage of CR pin no. 4. All other crankpins also developed ovality to the extent of maximum 0.20 mm.

RA Power Solutions having 40 years of experience in field of crankshaft ginding and repair services has achieved many land marks and have performed more than satisfactory for the clients spread all over the world. The expert team of crankshaft grinding technicians can undertake the grinding of crankshafts up to 700 mm.

**Crankpin Grinding by Onsite Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

All the parameters like taper, ovality, surface finish, etc. after crankshaft grinding are maintained strictly as per the manufacturer’s specifications. RA Power Solutions undertakes all the jobs related to repair, maintenance, overhauling of high capacity of diesel engines and diesel generating sets onsite all over the world. The only company which has undertaken repair of more than 11,000 crankshafts and is highly respected for its commitment.

For more information about our services for crankshaft grinding machine for engine repair, crankshaft grinding machine supplier, insitu machining crankshaft repair, onsite crankshaft machining and polishing, onsite crankshaft machining service, grinding of crankshaft, and crankshaft repair please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

A vessel sailing near Oman reported serious breakdown of auxiliary engine of Yanmar model 6N18AL. RA Power Solutions team which is always ready for emergency response left for Oman and conducted the detailed inspection of the engine. It was observed that crankpin no. 4 bearing seized, resulting in the damage of CR pin no. 4. … Continue reading “Grinding of Crankshaft in Oman by RA Power Solutions”