In Situ Crankshaft Grinding

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. maintains a comprehensive stock of standard and undersized crankpin bearings and main journal bearings for leading marine diesel engine makers such as MAK, MAN, YANMAR, and DAIHATSU. RA Power Solutions has over 47 years of experience in onsite crankshaft grinding and repair and understands the importance of having the correct bearings available after crankshaft reconditioning. Standard-size bearings are generally easy to obtain, although undersized crankpin and main journal bearings can take 3 to 4 weeks to deliver. Crankpins and main journals are often ground to an undersized size during repair, and the corresponding undersized bearings are immediately required to complete the repair and minimise vessel downtime. To meet this challenge, RA Power Solutions holds stocks of commonly needed undersize bearings and can organize prompt worldwide delivery to meet urgent marine engine repair needs.  Crankpin Bearings of Daihatsu Engine Crankpin Bearings of ...

Diesel engines are used in marine vessels, power generation plants, industrial equipment, and heavy machinery working under demanding conditions. Normal wear, lubrication problems, heavy loads, high temperatures, and continuous operation can take their toll on vital engine components over time. A problem means the entire engine has to be removed or large components transported to a workshop, which can mean a lot of downtime. Onsite Diesel Engine Repair offers an alternative so that inspection, maintenance, and many specialized repair operations can be performed at the engine location. This is particularly useful in industrial and marine engines where dismantling and transportation can be difficult or expensive. What is On-Site Diesel Engine Repair? Onsite diesel engine repair is the diagnosis, inspection, maintenance, and repair of diesel engine components at the location of engine installation. Depending on the condition of the engine, work could range from inspection and measurement ...

  RA Power Solutions recently completed the repair of a broken crankshaft of a Daihatsu 8-DK32 diesel engine during the vessel’s voyage from the Bahamas to Norfolk, USA. The repair was performed on board the vessel without removal of the crankshaft from the engine. This avoided the vessel incurring a lengthy delay and the expense of removing and transporting the crankshaft to a workshop. The main specifications of the crankshaft/engine of the Daihatsu 8-DK32 are as follows: S. NO Crankshaft Details   1. Engine Make DAIHATSU 2. Engine Model Model No. 8-DK32 3. Crankpin diameter standard 250 MM 4. Crankpin Bearing Width 119 mm 5. Place of execution of crankshaft repair Sailing from Bahamas Port to Norfolk port Crankshaft Damage and Inspection An old client from Athens, Greece, contacted RA Power Solutions with a serious bearing seizure problem in the Daihatsu 8-DK32 auxiliary engine. Two experienced RA Power Solutions technicians boarded the vessel in the Bahamas port and inspe...