In Situ Crankshaft Grinding

A damaged intermediate shaft journal can affect the proper working of the bearing and may lead to further problems if not repaired correctly. One of them was RA Power Solutions' success in on-site machining of a damaged intermediate shaft journal at Kochi Port, India. The repair was carried out on a container vessel with portable machining equipment, which avoids the need to remove and transport the entire intermediate shaft to a workshop. Crack Detection of Intermediate Shaft         Damage Bearing Sitting Area of Intermediate Shaft Journal PROJECT DETAILS   Location Kochi Port, India Vessel Type Container Standard Diameter of Intermediate Shaft Journal   505.00 MM Finished Diameter after grinding 504.00 MM Material Removed 1.00 MM Journal Bearing Length 400.00 MM Intermediate Journal Bearing Rebabbitting and Machining Undertaken Assembly Fitment, Blue Matching, Oil-Gap and Assembly was Done Local Damage of Intermediate Shaft Journal  ...

Imagine running a major automotive plant in North India where vehicle doors and bonnets are stamped out every single day. Now, imagine the heart of that entire operation—a massive 3500-ton press supplied by a leading Japanese manufacturer— suddenly develops a 400 mm crack right through its main frame plate. For the plant managers, this wasn't just an equipment malfunction; it was an absolute emergency. Replacing a frame of this scale takes months and costs a fortune. That is when they called RA Power Solutions. Getting Down to Business on Site Our engineering team headed straight to the plant during a scheduled shutdown to take a closer look. Before we could fix anything, we had to see the true extent of the damage: The plant team stripped away all the parts around the trouble spot. We used chemicals to completely scrub off layers of paint and red oxide. We ran a hardness test on the material. Finally, we performed a magnetic particle inspection (MPI). The MPI confirmed our wor...

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 ...