Hand Polishing of Crankshaft Journals | Crankshaft Grinding Equipment | Main Journal Grinding

The crankshaft is the heart of the engine and is the most important/expensive component. It is necessary that the crankpin journal and main journal of the crankshaft are periodically inspected and polished. This not only enhances the life of the bearing but saves the crankshaft from any damage in case it is properly polished.

The oil film between the crankpin/main journal and bearings is too thin while the engine is in operation. In case the main journal and crankpin have roughness, burr, pitting, and line marks it can result in the discontinuation of oil film and failure of bearing causing damage to the crankshaft.

RA Power Solutions during the working on crankshafts of marine Engines for the last four decades have observed that non-conventional methods for polishing of main journal and crank pin journal are adopted to put the engine back in operation.

The non-conventional methods used are as follows:

I) Polishing of crankpin journal and main journal by Jute rope.
II) Polishing of crankpin journal and main journal by various grinding and polishing mediums.

Consequences of Hand Polishing on Crankpin
Consequences of Hand Polishing on Crankpin
Polishing of Crankpin by Jute Rope
Polishing of Crankpin by Jute Rope

We observed that following these unconventional and nontechnical processes for polishing the crankshaft does not remove the line marks or the various other abnormalities which do get developed. In some cases, since this process has no control excessive taper and ovality are created resulting in the failure of the bearing and crankshaft.   

Crankpin and Main Journal Polishing Made Easy:

RA Power Solutions by introducing a lightweight, compact onsite crankshaft polishing machine has made the crankshaft repair process simple with minimum downtime of the engine. The polishing and grinding machine are inserted from the engine block and a polishing crankpin is undertaken. The onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine is capable of maintaining a surface finish better than the international standards i.e. 0.2 RA value.

Grinding of Crankpin by Onsite Crankshaft Grinder on Vessel
Grinding of Crankpin by Onsite Crankshaft Grinder on Vessel
Crankshaft Grinding and Polishing Machine
Crankshaft Grinding and Polishing Machine

Suggestions:

RA Power Solutions strongly suggest that the polishing of the crankpin should be undertaken periodically as a routine maintenance process. This will not only extend the life of the bearings but also save the crankshaft from any major breakdown.

We offer two options to our clients either they can call our technicians who will visit their site with the portable on-site Crankshaft polishing equipment and undertake the polishing of the crankshaft. Alternatively, we also manufacture onsite crankshaft polishing machines which are simple to operate. More than 70 onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machines have been sold all over the world.

Before and After Grinding of CR Pin
Before and After Grinding of CR Pin
Crankpin After Grinding of Crankshaft
Crankpin After Grinding of Crankshaft

RA Power Solutions offers a cutting-edge crankshaft polisher machine that revolutionizes the process of crankshaft polishing. The crankshaft polisher machine is designed to enhance the crankshaft’s performance, durability, and overall efficiency, ultimately optimizing the engine’s performance.

Our commitment to quality and innovation makes their crankshaft polisher machine a go-to solution for clients seeking top-notch results. Trust in RA Power Solutions to deliver excellence in crankshaft polishing, meeting the highest industry standards and exceeding customer expectations.

This blog is written by Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of RA Power Solutions) having more than forty years of experience in the field of onsite repair of high-capacity engines. After extensive trials and research, he has developed onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing equipment for saving the crankshaft from rejection.

For any queries about main journal grinding, onsite crankshaft polishing services, crankshaft journal machining, and Crankshaft Polisher machine please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Crankshaft Repair | Crankshaft Grinding and Crankshaft Polishing – RA Power Solutions

The concept of onsite repair of crankshaft is getting popular with the introduction of a portable lightweight on-site crankshaft grinding machine. Now it is possible to undertake crankshaft repair, crankshaft grinding and polishing on site without dismantling the crankshaft from the engine.

On-site Crankshaft Repair, Crankshaft Grinding, and Crankshaft Polishing costs low with minimum downtime and inconvenience as it does not require removal of crankshaft from the engine block, packing, and transportation to the designated workshop for repair by grinding or polishing process.

Advantage of trusting RA Power solutions

  • First company based in Asia having experience of four decades in Crankshaft Repair, Crankshaft Grinding and Crankshaft Polishing.
  • All repairs of crankshaft and process followed for grinding of crankshaft and polishing of crankshaft are approved by class agencies of repute like DNV, Lloyds and various inspecting organisations spread all over the world.
  • The repair of crankshaft is executed with a guarantee for the satisfactory performance, the pre and final inspection reports before and after grinding and polishing crankshaft are submitted.
  • Technicians executing the repair of crankshaft onsite are highly skilled, trained in our factory on a dummy crankshaft in order to understand the techniques for successful repair of the crankshaft. Some of our technicians have experience of more than 45 years.
  • The onsite inspection and polishing of crankshaft repair is recommended to enhance the life of crankshaft and bearings.
  • RA power solutions offer and undertake inspection and polishing of crankshaft on board a vessel at a nominal cost.
  • During our working of four decades on diesel power plant, shipping companies we have undertaken Crankshaft Repair, Crankshaft Grinding and Crankshaft Polishing number exceeding more than 10,000.
On-site crankshaft repair
On-site crankshaft repair

Conclusion:

RA power solutions has team of technicians with valid CDC from Panama, Palau, and India and can travel all over the world with short notice.

On-Site Crankshaft Grinding
On-Site Crankshaft Grinding
Crankpin grinding and polishing
Crankpin grinding and polishing

For more details regarding crankshaft grinding, on site crankshaft repair, onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Crankshaft Repair by Portable Grinding and Polishing Machine – RA Power Solutions

RA Power Solutions has four decades of experience undertaking grinding and polishing of crankshaft. We can undertake onsite grinding and polishing of crankshaft from 50 mm to 700 mm. Team of experienced technicians are deputed to the site with lightweight, portable crankshaft grinding machine. The repair of crankshaft is done without removing the crankshaft from the engine block. This saves time and cost involved in disassembly of crankshaft, packing, and transportation of crankshaft to the workshop.

Potable Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Potable Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Crankshaft Grinder
Crankshaft Grinder

Worldwide the repair of crankshaft in workshop is outdated. We depute our technicians all over the world with portable equipments for repair of crankshafts. The repair is executed strictly as per the manufacturer’s specifications and tolerances. The crankshaft repairs are guaranteed for satisfactory performance.

Repair of Crankshaft by Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Repair of Crankshaft by Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Crankpin After Grinding of Crankshaft
Crankpin After Grinding of Crankshaft

The recent introduction of vibration-less portable onsite crankshaft grinding machine facilitates us to execute crankshaft repair while vessel is sailing.

Our technicians have seaman passports and they can board the vessel from one port and disembark from another port. Thus, saving the cost of anchorage or stay at port.

Crankshaft Repair on Board the Vessel
Crankshaft Repair on Board the Vessel
Offshore Grinding of Crankshaft is in Process
Offshore Grinding of Crankshaft is in Process

We also manufacture crankshaft grinders which are priced low and easy to operate. These revolutionary machines are recommended for shipping companies, repair workshop heavy engineering company, etc.

For more information, call us at +91 – 124 – 4378292, +91 9582647131, or email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, info@rapowersolutions.com.