Second-Hand Connecting Rods | Repair of Connecting Rods | Reconditioning of Connecting Rods – RA Power Solutions

Connecting rods of high capacity, main and auxiliary engines are repaired by RA Power Solutions. Connecting rods during the operation of the engine are heavily stressed, transmitting power generated in the combustion chamber to the crankshaft. It is important that periodically or at the time of general overhauling, the condition of the connecting rod is checked, and either it is replaced or connecting rod is reconditioned.

Inspection of Crankshaft is in Process
Inspection of Crankshaft is in Process

RA Power Solutions has four decades of experience in reconditioning of connecting rods up to the bore size of 500 mm.

Following process is adopted for successful reconditioning of connecting rods:

  • Connecting rod is subject to chemical cleaning and shot blasting after dismantling.
  • The big end and small end bore of connecting rod are checked and recorded
  • Connecting rod is checked for cracks and overheating by MPI or Dye penetrant test.
  • The serration of the joining face connecting rod bolts are also subject to crack detection.
  • Center to center distance of big end bore and small end bore is also checked.
  • Straightness of connecting rod is also checked.
Inspection of Connecting Rod
Inspection of Connecting Rod
Inspection after Reconditioning of Connecting Rods
Inspection after Reconditioning of Connecting Rods

The connecting rod’s big end and small end are re-machined/bored on the latest design of the boring machine equipped with DRDO. All the connecting rods repaired by us are guaranteed for satisfactory performance and are 100% check for quality.

Second hand connecting rods of CAT 3616 engine
Second-hand connecting rods of CAT 3616 engine
Second hand connecting rods of MAK engine in stock
Second-hand connecting rods of MAK engine in stock

We also maintain a large stock of repaired connecting rods which are reconditioned strictly as per the manufacturer’s specifications and tolerance. Generally, the cost of a reconditioned connecting rod is ¼ of the connecting rods sold by engine manufacturers.
We maintain the stock of connecting rod for the following engines:

Wartsila, Daihatsu, MWM, Caterpillar, Man, Mak, B&W, Sulzer, Bergen, Detroit Diesel, Stork Werkspoor, Pielstick, Deutz, Yanmar, MTU, Cummins, Nohab Polar, Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, Yanmar, Mak 551, Mak 552, Mak 453, Mak 451 AK , Mak 452 AK, Deutz 540 , Deutz 358 , Deutz 350, Pielstick PC 2.2 PC 2.5, Wartsila 524, Wartsila 824 TS, Sulzer 6 AL 25/30, Sulzer 5 AL 25/30 MWM TBD 484, MaN 40/54 , Man Sulzer 12 ASV 25/30, Sulzer 16 ZV 40/48, Deutz BV 16M 540, B&W 6L 45 GFCA, MAN B&W 55/GF, CAT D353, B&W 5T23LH, Daihatsu 6 PST 26D, Daihatsu 6 PSHTb 26M, Mak 6MU 451 AK, Deutz 6M 628, Caterpillar 3512, Deutz BV 12M 628, MWM TBD 234, WICHMANN 5AX, SKL 8NVD 48A-2U, Pielstick PC 2.2 LNR, Caterpillar 3508 and more.

Second hand connecting rods of Wartsila Engine
Second-hand connecting rods of Wartsila Engine
Connecting rods under inspection
Connecting rods under inspection

The author of the blog is Mr. Raj Shahani, Managing Director of the company. He is having 44 years of experience in providing new and reconditioned marine engine spares like connecting rod, cylinder liners, cylinder head, crankshaft, heat exchangers, gaskets, camshaft, white metal bearings, and many more.

For more information regarding engine connecting rods, bearings for Daihatsu engine, bearings for Yanmar engine, and new and reconditioned engine spares with the guarantee, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Connecting rods of high capacity, main and auxiliary engines are repaired by RA Power Solutions. Connecting rods during the operation of the engine are heavily stressed, transmitting power generated in the combustion chamber to the crankshaft. It is important that periodically or at the time of general overhauling, the condition of the connecting rod is … Continue reading “Second-Hand Connecting Rods | Repair of Connecting Rods | Reconditioning of Connecting Rods – RA Power Solutions”

Connecting Rod Reconditioning – RA Power Solutions

The connecting rods of the engine are under tremendous pressure. The connecting rod has to bear the extreme load and stress condition. In most of the cases connecting rods are made out of forging and composition of material is selected to give enough strength to the connecting rod.

The continuous running, stopping, and changing of direction combined with the weight of the piston and rpm of the engine put lot of stress on the connecting rod. This results to the development of various defects in connecting rod like excessive taper and ovality in big end and small end of connecting rod, loss of alignment of connecting rod, etc.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes reconditioning of connecting rods for high-capacity diesel engine of all make MAN-B&W, Sulzer, Wartsila, Mak, Deutz, Pielstick, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Yanmar, Bergen, Niigata, Himsen, Allen, Stork, Fiat, MWM, Hanshin, Caterpillar, SKL, Ruston, Paxman, Crepelle, Mirrlees, Alco, ABC, Crepelle, Nohab etc.

Connecting Rods of Mitsubishi Marine Diesel Engine
Connecting Rods of Mitsubishi Marine Diesel Engine

Following steps are followed for reconditioning and resizing of connecting rod

  • Connecting rod is checked for parallelism, alignment and taper and ovality in big end and small end.
  • Connecting rods having bend are not recommended for repair as per RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. experience.
  • Crack detection by MPI is done of connecting rod bolt sitting area and bolts. The connecting rod bolts again are under heavy stress all the time and develop hairline cracks. It is recommended to replace connecting rod bolts after certain hours of operation as specified in manual.
  • The connecting rod big end is re-bored to the standard size and tolerances are maintained. In case of connecting rod small end it is recommended to replace the bush and re-bore it maintaining the center distance between the big end bore and small end bore as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
Connecting Rod of Yanmar Ready for Dispatch
Connecting Rod of Yanmar Ready for Dispatch
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod

All the reconditioned connecting rods after re-sizing are inspected by experience technicians and calibration report is prepared.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has 37 years of experience of undertaking successfully reconditioning of connecting rods.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. also maintains large stock of engine connecting rods and reconditioned connecting rods which are supplied with guarantee. We have larges stock of connecting rods of MAN-B&W, Sulzer, Wartsila, Mak, Deutz, Pielstick, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Yanmar, Bergen, Niigata, Himsen, Allen, Stork, Fiat, MWM, Hanshin, Caterpillar, SKL, Ruston, Paxman, Crepelle, Mirrlees, Alco, ABC, Crepelle, Nohab etc. The connecting rods are priced 1/3 of new connecting rods resulting to the considerable saving for the owners.

Connecting Rod Reconditioning
Connecting Rod Reconditioning
Connecting Rod of Diahatsu Marine Diesel Engine
Connecting Rod of Diahatsu Marine Diesel Engine
Connecting Rod Assembled with Piston after Repair
Connecting Rod Assembled with Piston after Repair
Connecting Rod of Crepelle
Connecting Rod of Crepelle

Contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383 for more information regarding babbitt bearing, onsite machining, marine engine spares and engine overhauling.

The connecting rods of the engine are under tremendous pressure. The connecting rod has to bear the extreme load and stress condition. In most of the cases connecting rods are made out of forging and composition of material is selected to give enough strength to the connecting rod. The continuous running, stopping, and changing of … Continue reading “Connecting Rod Reconditioning – RA Power Solutions”