Repair of Daihatsu 5Dk-20 Engine Crankshaft in Visakhapatnam

RA Power Solutions was approached by a leading shipping company regarding the problem faced by them in the crankshaft of Daihatsu 5DK-20 Auxiliary Engine.

The vessel was visiting Visakhapatnam port India and it was decided to undertake the repair of the damaged crankshaft in Visakhapatnam port.

RA Power Solutions technicians undertook the grinding of four numbers of crankpins having a standard diameter of 170 mm. Due to serious damage to the crankpin, we have to undertake the grinding of two crankpins to the undersize of 0.5 mm, and on balance two crankpins were undersized by 1.0 mm. The job of crankpin repair of Daihatsu 5DK 20 Auxilary engine was undertaken in 76 hours without holding a vessel.

Damage of crankpin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20
Damage of crankpin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20
Deep Bearing line marks on crank pin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20
Deep Bearing line marks on crank pin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20
Crack detection by MPI of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 crankshaft
Crack detection by MPI of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 crankshaft
Crack detection of crankpin Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 by MPI
Crack detection of crankpin Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 by MPI
Damaged crank pin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20
Damaged crank pin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20
Grinding of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 under progress
Grinding of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 under progress

Supply of undersized bearing of Daihatsu 5DK-20 Engine crankshaft

We have supplied the undersize bearing of the crankpin to the client and the engine is performing satisfactory.

RA Power Solutions, a prominent provider of marine engine repair services, was approached by a leading shipping company to address issues with the crankshaft of a Daihatsu 5DK-20 auxiliary engine. The vessel was scheduled to dock at Visakhapatnam Port, India, providing an opportunity for the necessary repairs.

Crankpin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 after Polishing
Crankpin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 after Polishing
Crankpin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 after grinding
Crankpin of Daihatsu Engine 5DK-20 after grinding

For more details of the crankpin grinding machine, crankpin polishing of daihatsu engine, daihatsu 5Dk-20 engine repair, bearing of Daihatsu 5DK-20 Engine crankshaft, or crankshaft grinding and repair email us at info@rapowersolutions.com, rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, Call at +91 9582647131,+91 9810012383.

Crankshaft Grinding Services By Experienced Technicians – RA Power Solutions

When it comes to maintaining marine engines, one vital aspect that deserves the utmost attention is the crankshaft. The crankshaft plays a crucial role in converting linear motion to rotational motion, and any wear or damage to this component can lead to a significant decrease in engine performance. However, thanks to the expertise of experienced technicians and specialized services like Crankshaft Grinding, marine engine owners can revitalize their crankshafts and restore optimal engine functionality. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of crankshaft grinding services and how they can breathe new life into your marine engines.

RA Power Solutions provides onsite crankshaft grinding services for last four decades. Crankshaft having diameter up to 700 mm is repaired onsite without removing the crankshaft from the engine block.

Repair of Crankpin
Crankshaft Grinding

The grinding of crankshaft onsite is possible by introduction of onsite crankshaft grinding machine which is portable, light weight and can be inserted from the inspection window of the engine block. RA Power Solutions also manufactures and sells crankshaft grinding machine. The crankshaft grinding services are offered by us through our technicians who are well trained in our workshop and have experience of providing crankshaft grinding services . After repair of crankshaft, the dimensional tolerances are maintained within 20 to 30 microns and surface finish as per the international standards.

Prior to undertaking grinding of crankshaft, all the major parameters of crankshaft i.e. dimensional inspection, hardness test, crack detection, deflection, etc. are checked.

In case the basic parameters are found within the repair limits, crankshaft grinding is undertaken. RA Power Solutions can maintain the tolerances strictly as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. With the introduction of latest design of onsite crankshaft grinding machine the vibrations in the crankshaft grinding machine are reduced to minimum. This ensures maintenance of close tolerance and also facilitates grinding of crankshaft on board a vessel while it is sailing in high seas. The grinding of crankshaft while sailing of the vessel results to the considerable saving to the owners.

Repair of Crankshaft on board a vessel

For more information on crankshaft grinding, repair of crankshaft, and onsite crankshaft grinding services please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.