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Crack Repair Using Metal Stitching and Metal Locking | RA Power Solutions

Cracks in cast iron and other metal components can lead to significant operational challenges in the power generation, marine, manufacturing, and heavy engineering industries. Traditional repair methods, like welding, often introduce thermal stress, weakening the material over time. With over 44 years of experience, RA Power Solutions specializes in metal stitching and metal locking, two highly effective cold repair techniques that restore the integrity of cracked components without causing additional damage.

What is Metal Stitching?

Metal stitching is a cold repair method for mending cracks in cast iron, aluminum, and other metals without welding. It involves drilling precise holes along the crack, inserting metal stitching pins, and locking the pieces together to restore the component’s original strength. This technique is ideal for engine blocks, turbine casings, compressors, and other high-stress industrial machinery parts.

What is Metal Locking?

Metal locking is a reinforcement method used alongside metal stitching. Custom-designed locks are inserted into the stitched area to provide additional support, preventing further crack progression and ensuring a long-lasting repair. This method enhances the durability of the repaired component, making it as strong as or even stronger than the original structure.

Why Choose Metal Stitching and Metal Locking?

Compared to traditional welding, metal stitching and locking offer several advantages:

Cold Repair Process: No heat is applied, preventing material distortion, stress buildup, and further cracking.
Onsite Repairs: No need to transport heavy machinery; repairs can be performed at the client’s location, reducing downtime.
Retains Original Strength: Unlike welding, which can weaken cast iron, metal stitching and metal locking maintain or even improve the structural integrity.
Cost-Effective: Eliminates the need for expensive replacements and reduces overall maintenance costs.

Benefits of Metal Stitching and Metal Locking

RA Power Solutions has successfully performed repairs for various industries, including:

Marine Industry: Repairs on ship engine blocks and connecting rods to avoid costly replacements.
Power Plants: Restoration of turbine casings, generators, and compressors to maintain efficiency.
Manufacturing Plants: Fixing cracks in heavy-duty machines and industrial equipment.

RA Power Solutions provides metal stitching and metal locking services in countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including India, UAE, USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Singapore, and Australia. With a strong global presence, the company offers onsite repair solutions for industries like marine, power plants, and heavy engineering, helping clients avoid costly replacements and downtime. Their expertise extends to Malaysia, Indonesia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Vietnam, Nigeria, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South Africa, ensuring reliable crack repair services worldwide.

For more information regarding repair cast iron, repair crack cast iron, or cast iron repair, crack repair by metal stitching and metal locking, contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Cracks in cast iron and other metal components can lead to significant operational challenges in the power generation, marine, manufacturing, and heavy engineering industries. Traditional repair methods, like welding, often introduce thermal stress, weakening the material over time. With over 44 years of experience, RA Power Solutions specializes in metal stitching and metal locking, two … Continue reading “Crack Repair Using Metal Stitching and Metal Locking | RA Power Solutions”

Cast Iron Crack Repair | Metal Stitching Crack Repair | Repairing Crack Cast Iron by Metal Stitching & Metal Lock – RA Power Solutions

Metal stitching and metal lock process of repairing a crack casting or complete damage of cast iron parts of large equipments is considered to be the ultimate solution of successful repair. The repair of cracks and repair of damaged casting by metal locking or metal stitching process is simple and most effective method of repairing cracks in cast iron and aluminium components. The process is entirely a cold process and no heat is generated like in process of crack repair or damage casting repair by conventional and old method of welding.

RA Power Solutions having experience of more than forty years in providing cold metal stitching cast iron, onsite repair, and metal locking services for high-capacity main engine, auxiliary engine, and large and heavy rotary equipment installed on vessel or in industry. We extend crack repair services through our experienced and factory-trained technicians.

The following are the main features of crack repair undertaken by RA Power Solutions:

Detection of crack in cast iron or aluminium components: It is important that proper procedure is followed by experienced technicians to detect the exact location, length, and intensity of the crack. We have experience that in most of cases, no procedure is followed to identify the intensity of the crack which results to the failure of the component even after the repair by metal lock and metal stitching.

RA Power Solutions possess latest equipment to undertake MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) by qualified level 2 technicians, and we give great importance to the detection process of the cracks. The unattended cracks can grow and result to the failure of the component.
Once the number of cracks, length of crack, intensity, and depth of crack is determined and identified the repairs are undertaken by the metal stitching and metal lock process.

Some of the advantages of repairing cracks by metal stitching metal lock are mentioned below:

It is our experience that the majority of repairs of damaged components or cracks can be repaired on site with no requirement of dismantling the equipment. This reduces the downtime and of course the cost involved in dismantling and transportation of the equipment.
Repair of cracks and repair of damaged gray iron casting or aluminium by metal stitching and metal lock process does not generate any heat. Thus, it does not require any machining process. No alignment or profile is damaged.

In the case of diesel engines, compressors, or rotatory equipment majority of the parts are of aluminum or cast iron. It is possible to repair them by metal stitching metal lock process. Hence, no need of replacement of parts. It reduces cost of maintenance considerably.
Repair of crack by metal stitching metal lock process absorbs compression stresses which is of great advantage.

RA Power Solutions have been extending metal stitching, metal lock, and metal surgery services all over the world. The technicians with years of experience come to your site or on board the vessel for repairs. Our technicians possess Indian CDC and can board the vessel and sail in shortest possible time. Thousands of jobs of serious damage have been repaired successfully by RA Power Solutions.

For more information about cold metal stitching, metal stitching crack repair, cast iron metal stitching, repair of crack in cast iron casting, repairing cast iron metal lock, and metal locking services, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Metal stitching and metal lock process of repairing a crack casting or complete damage of cast iron parts of large equipments is considered to be the ultimate solution of successful repair. The repair of cracks and repair of damaged casting by metal locking or metal stitching process is simple and most effective method of repairing … Continue reading “Cast Iron Crack Repair | Metal Stitching Crack Repair | Repairing Crack Cast Iron by Metal Stitching & Metal Lock – RA Power Solutions”

Metal locking of Engine Block by Experienced Technicians | Bangladesh | 44 Years Of Experience

On site Metal stitching and metal locking is a precise mechanical method of making permanent repairs to broken casting and machine parts.

An engine block of Wartsila 18V32 was reported damaged by South American power plant due to failure of connecting rod. The engine was just out of warranty and the cost of bare engine block quoted was exorbitant with a delivery time of 9 months.

RA Power Solutions technicians successfully repaired a damaged Wartsila 18V32 engine block using metal locking and stitching in Bangladesh. With 44 years of experience, we actively operate regularly. The block was repaired while it was on the foundation and without disassembly of crankshaft and major components. The damaged portion was measuring 72 inches X 42 inches approx.

**Metal Stitching & Locking of Crankcase Door is under progress**

Metal locking and metal stitching are executed by experienced engineers with having record of repairing engine block and major engine components exceeding more than 1300 numbers in the last 44 years.

A cost-effective, quick response and sincerity are the main advantages of getting repairs done by RA Power Solutions.

For more details regarding metal stitching, metal locking services, repairing cast iron metal lock, cast iron repair, and Metal Locking of engine block at Low Price, email us your query at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

On site Metal stitching and metal locking is a precise mechanical method of making permanent repairs to broken casting and machine parts. An engine block of Wartsila 18V32 was reported damaged by South American power plant due to failure of connecting rod. The engine was just out of warranty and the cost of bare engine … Continue reading “Metal locking of Engine Block by Experienced Technicians | Bangladesh | 44 Years Of Experience”