Repair of Crack Cast Metal by Metal Stitching Services | Cast Iron Engine Block Crack Repair

It is observed that cracks repair in cast iron components develop due to exposure to excessive heat or mechanical failures. Sometimes it is difficult to arrange for the new part due to long delivery or exorbitant price.

RA Power Solutions undertakes repair of cracked cast metal or aluminium components by metal stitching and metal locking process. It provides permanent crack repair solutions without the generation of heat associated with the welding process. The main advantage of cracking or damaged cast iron or aluminium components by metal stitching and metal locking is that it can be performed onsite avoiding the considerably high cost of labour for disassembly of the equipment and transport to the designated workshop.

The repair of cracks cast metal by metal stitching and metal lock process restores the surface area to the original dimensions and profile. Very rarely there is a requirement for machining. The repairs are also watertight and gas-tight.

Damaged Engine Block Under Repair
Damaged Engine Block Under Repair
Onsite Repair of Engine Block by Metal Stitching & Metal Locking
Onsite Repair of Engine Block by Metal Stitching & Metal Locking

RA Power Solutions with experience of more than four decades. We have experienced technicians who have undertaken the most complex crack repair jobs through metal stitching and metal lock processes. The technicians carry pneumatic portable tools and consumables to the site. We have executed thousands of repairs of cracked components, a broad description of which is as follows:

  • Repair heavy earthmoving and mining machinery.
  • Repair of high-capacity turbines, alternators, turbocharger casings, and parts.
  • Cracked engine blocks, cylinder heads, pistons, and cylinder liners.
  • Heavy-duty industrial machine.
Pulverizer of Cement Plant under Repair by Metal Stitching Metal Locking
Pulverize of Cement Plant Under Repair By Metal Stitching Metal Locking
Repair of Piston by Metal Locking & Metal Stitching under Process
Repair of Piston by Metal Locking & Metal Stitching under Process

The consumables used by RA Power Solutions for the repair of crack cast metal by metal stitching and metal lock have the following properties which result in permanent repair with a guarantee.

I) Locks:

The locks of different designs are used in the process of repair of cracks by metal lock and metal stitching according to the intensity of the crack, length and thickness of the casting.

Special Metal Locks & Keys for Repair of Engine Block
Special Metal Locks & Keys For Repair Of Engine Block

The locks used by us are made of precision-cut high-grade steel and are able to withstand high tensile forces more than the original casting.

II) Stitching Pins:

The stitching pins used by us have special threads which make the process failure-free. The pins are manufactured out of high-grade steel and have higher tensile strength than the cast iron.

Engine Block After Repair by Metal Stitching & Metal Locking Process
Engine Block After Repair by Metal Stitching & Metal Locking Process

For your requirement of crack repair on-site in a Power Plant or onboard a vessel, you may contact RA Power Solutions. All our technicians have valid CDC and can fly to any destination in the world on short notice.

For more details on fixing a cracked engine block, metal surgery process, repair crack cast iron, engine block repair, crack repair of components, and cast iron engine block crack repair please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Repair of Damaged Engine Block | Engine Block Repair

RA Power Solutions was recently approached by a diesel power plant based in South America having Wartsila 12V32 and Wartsila 18V32 diesel generating sets.

Broken Engine Block of Wartsila Diesel Engine
Broken Engine Block of Wartsila Diesel Engine

A serious accident took place due to failure of cylinder liner resulting in to the damage of various parts including lower and upper engine block of Wartsila 18V32 engine. On investigation by RA Power Solutions technicians it was observed that upper and lower engine block suffered severe multiple cracks measuring to total 2900 mm in length and damage of casting into small pieces measuring 300 X 460 mm.

Various options were discussed and it was decided to replace the lower and upper crankcase. The cost of replacement of damage lower and upper engine block of Wartsila 18V 32 was exorbitant with a delivery period of 9 months. RA Power Solutions proposed to repair the multiple cracks and damaged portion by metal stitching and metal locking process. This is a cold process of crack repair and has been followed by our technicians in number of installations all over the world during our service to the industry for last four decades.

Casting Piece Given Profile as per Damaged Engine Block
Casting Piece Given Profile as per Damaged Engine Block
Special Metal Locks and Keys Used in Metal Stitching Process
Special Metal Locks and Keys Used in Metal Stitching Process

The damaged portion of the engine block was given a discipline profile and new piece of casting having similar metallurgical properties as of the parent material was placed and metal stitched using the latest design of metal stitching locks and keys. The multiple cracks were properly marked by our technicians using the latest MPI equipment to identify the cracks. The multiple cracks were also repaired by metal stitching and metal locking process.

RA Power Solutions also undertook the onsite grinding of crankshaft which got damaged due to accident and re-assembled the engine in 16 days time. All these repairs were conducted in-house with the onsite portable equipments which were carried to the site by the technicians. Perhaps no other company in the world can offer all repair services under the same roof.

Special Keys Used in Metal Stitching
Special Keys Used in Metal Stitching
Metal Stitching Of Engine Block is in Process
Metal Stitching Of Engine Block is in Process

The engine is performing satisfactory.

RA Power Solutions specializes in cast iron repairs, utilizes advance metal stitching and metal locking processes that are ideal and most suited for this type of crack repair.

RA Power Solutions takes the pride to announce that in our four decades of experience, we were able to save millions of dollars of end users by undertaking the onsite repairs of damaged parts avoiding the expenses towards the cost of new parts which are exorbitantly priced with long delivery.

We have a dedicated team to undertake the repair of crack and damaged engine components. It is possible to undertake metal stitching and metal locking for repairs of crack on a moving vessel.

Repair of Damaged Engine Block by RA Power Technician
Repair of Damaged Engine Block by RA Power Technician
Repair of Engine Block by Metal Stitching/Metal Locking While Vessel is Sailing
Repair of Engine Block by Metal Stitching/Metal Locking While Vessel is Sailing

Technicians can join the vessel in short time as they carry seaman passport. As an Indian company we are respected for our sincerity, experience and lowest cost.

For more information on engine block repair and damage engine block repair, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Metal Stitching and Metal Locking of Engine Block – RA Power Solutions

Engine blocks, casting and most of the parts are manufactured of common material like cast iron. Cracks developed in cast iron parts are most difficult to undertake repair by welding process as it needs pre-heating of the cast iron prior to the welding. In certain cases it can cost additional stresses resulting to the damage of casting.

Material Used in Metal Locking and Metal Stitching Process
Material Used in Metal Locking and Metal Stitching Process

It is proven that metal stitching and metal locking has advantage of repairing cracks in cast iron casting due to cold process using different profile and material of stitching pins and locks without applying any heat as in case of welding.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes metal stitching and metal locking of casting and has successfully repaired various major components of high capacity diesel engine.

Application includes repair of Engine Block, Cylinder Head, Generators. Turbo Chargers, Turbine Casing, Gear Box Housing, Pump Casings, Compressor Crank Cases, Forgings Hammer, Lathe / Press/ Milling/Boaring etc .M/c. Other all Casting Equipments etc.

In last 36 years more then 650 jobs of crack repair have been successfuly   executed.

Stitching Pin Used in Metal Stitching Process
Stitching Pin Used in Metal Stitching Process
Metal Stitching Done in Broken Area of Generator
Metal Stitching Done in Broken Area of Generator

For more details regarding crack repair by metal stitching, engine block repair, cold metal lock stitching, and cast iron by metal lock & metal stitching, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.