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On Site Crankshaft Repair of HIMSEN HYUNDAI 6H 17/28 | Turkey

RA Power Solutions successfully repaired the Crankshaft of Himsen Hyundai 6H17/28 engine at MIP Mersin, Turkey. The engine, owned by an Italian company, experienced a major breakdown due to a failure in one of its auxiliary engines.

RA Power Solutions promptly deployed two skilled technicians equipped with onsite crankshaft grinding tools. The repair was efficiently conducted while the vessel remained anchored at MIP Mersin, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable restoration of the engine.

Following are the major Engine and Crankpin details:

S. No.	Engine and Crankpin Details
1.	Engine Make	HIMSEN HYUNDAI
2.	Engine Model	6H 17/28
3.	Crankpin Diameter Standard	175.00MM
4.	Crankpin Bearing Width	60.00 MM
5.	Place of Execution of Grinding of Crankpin	MIP Mersin, Turkey
6.	Name of Shipping Company	Reputed Company from Italy

Key Observations of the Crankshaft:

Visual Inspection Findings:
(i) The breakdown was caused by the failure of the lubricating oil pump, resulting in damage to all connecting rod bearings.
(ii) Bearing material was embedded on all six crankpins and was meticulously removed.
(iii) Dimensional inspection conducted after polishing revealed taper and ovality measurements ranging from 0.22 mm to 0.86 mm.

MPI Test Before Crankshaft Grinidng and Repair

Image Showing Before Grinding and Polishing

The Dimensional Inspection Report of Six (6) Number Crankpins of HIMSEN HYUNDAI 6H 17/28:

SIZE OF CR PINS BEFORE REPAIR
	A	Aa	C	Cc	B	Bb	Min	STD	Ovality
CR-1	174.74	174.85	174.62	174.73	174.66	174.88	174.62	175.00	0.38MM
CR-2	174.83	174.92	174.80	174.78	174.83	174.93	174.78	175.00	0.22MM
CR-3	174.70	174.90	174.55	174.69	174.48	174.54	174.48	175.00	0.52MM
CR-4	174.78	174.88	174.79	174.72	174.79	174.92	174.72	175.00	0.28MM
CR-5	174.78	174.88	174.76	174.92	174.72	174.78	174.72	175.00	0.28MM
CR-6	174.22	174.80	174.14	174.78	174.37	174.85	174.14	175.00	0.86MM

(iv) Hardness testing indicated acceptable levels overall, with minor exceptions in a few areas, which were assessed as non-critical.
(vi) Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) revealed minor hairline cracks, while all other parameters remained within acceptable limits.

CR Pin Before Grinding of HIMSEN HYUNDAI 6H 17/28

Actions Taken by RA Power Solutions Technicians:

1. The grinding of all six (6) crankpins was undertaken by our insitu crankshaft grinding machine.
2. Three (3) number of crankpins diameter was reduced by 1.00 MM and the final size was maintained as 174.00 MM.
3. Three (3) number of crankpins diameter was reduced by 1.50 MM and the final size was maintained at 173.50 MM.

Final Report After Grinding is Pasted Below:

SIZE OF CR PINS AFTER REPAIR
	A	Aa	C	Cc	B	Bb	Min	U/S	Ovality
CR-1	173.48	173.49	173.49	173.48	173.50	173.50	173.48	173.50	0.02MM
CR-2	173.98	173.99	174.00	173.99	173.98	173.99	173.98	174.00	0.02MM
CR-3	173.49	173.50	173.50	173.48	173.49	173.50	173.48	173.50	0.02MM
CR-4	173.98	173.99	173.98	174.00	173.98	174.00	173.98	174.00	0.02MM
CR-5	173.99	173.99	173.98	174.00	173.98	173.99	173.98	174.00	0.02MM
CR-6	173.48	173.49	173.49	173.50	173.50	173.48	173.48	173.50	0.02MM

We ensure all six crankpins are maintained with a stringent tolerance of 0.02 mm, delivering exceptional accuracy and optimal performance in every project.

Global Expertise in Crankshaft Repair
RA Power Solutions is a global leader in onsite crankshaft repair and grinding services. With extensive experience, we have successfully completed projects across the globe, including Dubai, Fujairah, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Togo, Malta, Freetown, Egypt, Malaysia, Iran, Indonesia, Vietnam, Jordan, and many other locations.

CR Pin Grinding of HIMSEN HYUNDAI — **CR Pin After Grinding of HIMSEN HYUNDAI**

Our highly skilled technicians are available 24/7 and can be deployed at short notice. Many of our team members hold valid US visas, allowing us to serve clients in South America, the Caribbean, and other regions efficiently.

Get in Touch for Professional Crankshaft Services:
Email: rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com | info@rapowersolutions.com
Phone: +91 9582647131 | +91 9810012383.

RA Power Solutions successfully repaired the Crankshaft of Himsen Hyundai 6H17/28 engine at MIP Mersin, Turkey. The engine, owned by an Italian company, experienced a major breakdown due to a failure in one of its auxiliary engines. RA Power Solutions promptly deployed two skilled technicians equipped with onsite crankshaft grinding tools. The repair was efficiently … Continue reading “On Site Crankshaft Repair of HIMSEN HYUNDAI 6H 17/28 | Turkey”

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

The in situ crankshaft grinding and crankshaft repair machine is a unique invention and is of great assistance to the shipping companies as they can not remove the crankshaft from the vessel and send it to the workshop for repair. Again, the crankshaft grinding machines installed in the workshop are not an ideal solution due to its high cost and lack of know-how to operate. RA Power Solutions manufactures and exports onsite crankshaft grinding and repair machines having a range of 35 mm to 700 mm in terms of the diameter of crankpin and main journal of the crankshaft.

Crankshaft Grinding Machine of Bigger Diameter

Crankshaft Grinding Machine has the following features:

Onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine is compact, lightweight, and can be inserted from the inspection window of the engine block.
It is simple in design, easy to operate, and maintain
Crankshaft grinding and polishing machine body is manufactured out of titanium steel having the property of absorbing the vibrations. With the vibration or almost zero vibration machine can also be used for crankshaft grinding and crankshaft repair while sailing of the vessel.
- All parameters and tolerances as recommended by the engine manufacturer can be strictly maintained.
With the use of onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine, repair can be done in one setting. Thus saving the time.
This crankshaft grinding and polishing machine is manufactured with a pneumatic or electrical drive depending on the client’s requirement.
On Job training for the operation and maintenance of the crankshaft grinding machine is extended through our experienced technicians.
Crankshaft repair machine is supplied in a toolbox and can be transported all over the world.

**Onsite Crankshaft Grinding & Repair Machine**

We have sold more than 70 crankshaft grinding machines all over the world that includes shipping companies, leading repair workshops and power plants, etc.

The author of the blog is Mr. Raj Shahani, Managing Director of the company. He is having 40 years of experience in solving the major issues related to repair and overhauling of engines, grinding and repair of the crankshaft, and many more related to the high capacity engine.

For more information regarding onsite machining of crankshaft, in situ crankshaft grinding repair, crankshaft grinding machines, onsite crankshaft grinding, and crankshaft polishing equipment, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

**Repair of Crankpin by Crankshaft Grinding Machine**

**Onsite Grinding Machine for Small Diameter**

RA Power Solutions manufactures in situ crankshaft grinding and polishing machine. It is a revolutionary, lightweight, easy-to-operate, and compact crankshaft grinding and crankshaft polishing machine which can undertake the repair of crankpins up to the diameter of 700 mm without removing the crankshaft from the engine block. The in situ crankshaft grinding and crankshaft repair … Continue reading “In Situ Crankshaft Grinding Machine | Onsite Crankshaft Grinding & Polishing Machine | Crankshaft Grinder – 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”