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 40 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

High capacity diesel engines running continuously require periodic check of connecting rods. It is commonly observed that big end of connecting rods develops taper and ovality due to continuous operation of engines. Small end bushes also need replacement.

Connecting Rod Assembled with Piston After Repair
Connecting Rod Assembled with Piston After Repair

Connecting rod bolts are under heavy stress and are required to be inspected periodically for their elongation and in some cases also develop cracks which can prove to be dangerous for the engine. RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. strongly recommends replacing connecting rod bolts after running hours as specified in manufacturers manual.

Connecting Rods
Connecting Rods

RA Power Solutions undertakes connecting rod repairs. The big end taper and ovality is corrected, and small end bush is changed with the new one. The repair of connecting rod saves the replacement cost which is very high.

Reconditioning of Connecting Rod
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes connecting rod repair with guarantee and have executed repair of connecting rods of leading manufacturers of engine.

Contact us for more information on repair of crankshaft at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Mirrlees Blackstone k Major Connecting Rod
Mirrlees Blackstone k Major Connecting Rod

High capacity diesel engines running continuously require periodic check of connecting rods. It is commonly observed that big end of connecting rods develops taper and ovality due to continuous operation of engines. Small end bushes also need replacement. Connecting rod bolts are under heavy stress and are required to be inspected periodically for their elongation … Continue reading “Connecting Rod Reconditioning – RA Power Solutions”

Connecting Rod Inspection – RA Power Solutions

It is very important that connecting rods are inspected periodically. The process of inspection includes the following:

  • Connecting rods are required to be cleaned properly.
  • Crack detection is undertaken preferably by Magnetic particle inspection (MPI). Attention has to be paid on joining surface/serration of the connecting rods.
  • Bore size big end and small end is checked.

Straightness of Connecting Rods:  In case any deviation is observed in connecting rod, RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes repairs onsite or in our workshop. All the repair of connecting rods undertaken is guaranteed and calibrations certificate is provided.

For more information regarding engine connecting rods, used connecting rod, crankshaft grinding, engine block repair, and white metal bearings, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

It is very important that connecting rods are inspected periodically. The process of inspection includes the following: Connecting rods are required to be cleaned properly. Crack detection is undertaken preferably by Magnetic particle inspection (MPI). Attention has to be paid on joining surface/serration of the connecting rods. Bore size big end and small end is … Continue reading “Connecting Rod Inspection – RA Power Solutions”

Connecting Rods | Used Connecting Rods

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading exporter of connecting rods for popular make of Diesel engines. The connecting rods of engine like 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. are regularly exported. The used connecting rods are procured from ship-breaking yards of diesel generating sets which are not in operation.

Used Connecting Rod of Perkins Diesel Engine
Used Connecting Rod of Perkins Diesel Engine

The connecting rods are subject to inspection at our works which is equipped with latest generation of equipments required for repair of connecting rods. All the connecting rods are subject to crack detection by Dye Penetrant Test and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI).

The big end and small end are corrected on a DRDO-equipped boring machine and straightness of connecting rods after final inspection is exported all over the world duly packed with performance guarantee.

The connecting rods supplied by RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is work out to be 1/3rd cost of the new connecting rods.

For more information about used connecting rod, connecting rods supplied, and other services like onsite diesel engine repair and overhauling email info@rapowersolutions.com and call +91-9582647131.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading exporter of connecting rods for popular make of Diesel engines. The connecting rods of engine like 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. are regularly exported. … Continue reading “Connecting Rods | Used Connecting Rods”