Compressor Crankshaft Grinding and Polishing Onsite

RA Power Solutions was approached by a leading Fertilizer producing company based in north India regarding the requirement of onsite grinding and polishing of compressor crankshaft.

The company has five high-capacity CO2 compressors which have been imported from a leading company based in Europe.

Our team consisting of three technicians along with onsite crankshaft grinding equipment was deputed to the site and following was observed:

Details of CO2 Compressor Crankshaft:

S. NOCrankshaft Details 
1Engine Make/ Model CO2 COMPRESSOR
2Crankpin Diameter Standard 317.30 MM
3Crankpin Bearing Width 210.00 MM
4 Main Journal diameter 330 mm & 317.30 mm
5Main Journal Width 370 mm & 225 mm
6 Place of execution of crankshaft repairFertilizers & Chemicals Plant in India
  • On dimensional inspection of crankpin it was observed that crankpin nos. 02 developed excessive ovality. It also had deep line marks due to the failure of bearings which are of babbitt white metal type.
  • All the remaining crankpins were inspected and rough surfaces including bearing line marks were observed.
  • The main journal having a standard diameter of 330 mm also had a rough surface and required polishing.
Damage crankpin of CO2 Compressor
Damage crankpin of CO2 Compressor
Damage of crankpin no. 6 of Compressor
Damage of crankpin no. 6 of Compressor
Onsite repair of damaged crankshaft of CO2 Compressor
Onsite repair of damaged crankshaft of CO2 Compressor
Picture showing before polishing of Main Journal
Picture showing before polishing of Main Journal

Action taken by RA Power Solutions

Considering the fact that the main journal having a diameter of 330 mm having a rough surface and bearing line marks it was decided to remove the crankshaft from the compressor.

RA Power Solutions technicians submitted a drawing of V-Block which were manufactured in the factory for placement of crankshaft.

The grinding of crankpin no. 02 was undertaken and the final dimensions were maintained between 315.58 mm to 315.60 mm. The ovality of only 0.02 mm was observed.

All the remaining 05 crankpins were polished, removing the line marks and improving the surface finish. The surface finish after polishing was observed at less than 15 RA value.

All the main journals were also polished onsite removing the ovality to some extent and improving the surface finish again to less than 15 RA value.

Crack detection test of compressor crankshaft before grinding
Crack detection test of compressor crankshaft before grinding
CO2 Compressor Crankshaft Inspection and Repair on site
CO2 Compressor Crankshaft Inspection and Repair on site

Advantage of getting the crankshaft grinding/ Polishing done by RA Power Solutions

  • RA Power Solutions is the only company in India having experience of forty-three years in crankshaft repair.
  • We have ready availability of equipment up to 700 mm diameter. The equipment is portable and lightweight and can be taken to any site all over the world as accompanied baggage. The modification in the onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing equipment is possible as per the site requirement.
  • In this case since the main journal diameter was to be polished the V-Block was designed and fabricated onsite.
  • RA Power Solutions as a protocol undertakes all the checks prior to grinding and polishing like cracks by MPI, Hardness test, deflection, etc.
  • We also manufacture babbitt white metal bearings and do rebabbitting of old bearing up to 1500 mm diameter.
After Grinding and polishing taken deflection of CO2 Compressor Crankshaft
After Grinding and polishing taken deflection of CO2 Compressor Crankshaft
Main Journal of CO2 compressor after polishing
Main Journal of CO2 compressor after polishing

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

Daihatsu 6 DK-20 Crankshaft Repair | Onsite Grinding of Daihatsu Engine Crankshaft | Crankshaft Machining In Situ

RA Power Solutions was approached by a company based in Greece regarding a problem faced by them in their auxiliary engine of Daihatsu 6 DK-20.

It was reported that the bearing of crankpin no.3 got damaged.

THE ENGINE DETAILS OF DAIHATSU 6 DK-20 ENGINE ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

S. NO Crankshaft Details  
1 Engine Make Daihatsu
2 Engine Model 6 DK-20
3 Crankpin Diameter Standard 170 mm
4 Crankpin Bearing Width 78 mm
5 Name of Vessel MV ABBA


ACTION TAKEN BY RA POWER SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR THE CRANKSHAFT OF DAIHATSU 6 DK-20:-

  • Technicians on boarding the vessel inspected the crankshaft.
  • The hardness of crankpin no.3 was observed within limits between 210 to 240 HB scale.
  • After a thorough cleaning of crankpin No. 3, the MPI test was done and no cracks or abnormality was observed.
  • Crankpin no. 3 was subject to dimensional inspection.

FOLLOWING ARE THE MAIN OBSERVATIONS:-

a) Minimum diameter observed – 169.10 mm

b) Maximum diameter observed – 169.33 mm

c) Total ovality -0.40 mm

The crankshaft was already undersized to 169.50 mm against the standard size of 170.00 mm.

ACTION TAKEN BY RA POWER SOLUTIONS FOR REPAIR OF CRANKSHAFT OF DAIHATSU 6 DK-20:-

a) The minimum diameter observed after grinding – 168.98 mm

 b) Maximum diameter observed after grinding – 169.00 mm

 c)Total ovality observed after grinding – 0.02 mm

  • After grinding crankpin no. 3, the engine was assembled and put on trial.
  • We will be pleased to share the original pre and final machining inspection reports duly signed by the chief engineer of the vessel which has all the technical details required for the successful repair of the crankshaft.

REPAIR OF CRANKSHAFT OF DAIHATSU 6 DK-20 HAVING CRANKPIN BEARING WIDTH OF ONLY 78 MM:-

It was possible for RA Power Solutions to successfully undertake repair of the crankpin having a bearing width of only 78 mm because we have the equipment which can be placed on the crankpin or main journal diameter having a bearing width of as small as 40 mm.

With this advanced technology and process, no other crankshaft repair company has due to which they either reject the crankshaft or recommend getting it repaired from the workshop.

Crankpin of Daihatsu 6 DK-20 Engine Crankshaft before Repair
Crankpin of Daihatsu 6 DK-20 Engine Crankshaft before Repair
Magnetic Particle Test of Crankshaft of Daihatsu 6 DK-20 Engine
Magnetic Particle Test of Crankshaft of Daihatsu 6 DK-20 Engine
Repair of Crankshaft of Daihatsu 6 DK-20
Repair of Crankshaft of Daihatsu 6 DK-20
Crankshaft Grinding of Daihatsu 6 DK-20
Crankshaft Grinding of Daihatsu 6 DK-20

We have been regularly executing the repairs in Greece, Moldova, Belarus, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, etc.

This blog is written by Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of RA Power Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.) and a highly experienced business leader with rich experience of more than 40 years in the field of Power, Heavy, and Shipping industry. He is Technical Adviser to many shipping and heavy industries across the globe.

Mr. Shahani is one of the most enthusiastic professionals and he has all the brilliance of an exemplary leader. He is an extremely effective coach and mentor of teams and is adept at providing leadership in a global, cross-cultural environment.

For more information on bearings for Daihatsu engine and Daihatsu crankshaft repair contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Onsite Crankshaft Grinding Machine – We are the Specialist | RA Power Solutions

Removing the crankshaft from the engine block and sending it to the workshop for repairs is no more required. With the introduction of an onsite crankshaft grinding machine, the removal of the crankshaft for repairs is outdated. Crankshaft is an important mechanical component of the engine that performs a conversion between reciprocating motion and rotational motion and works under heavy stresses.

Crankshaft Grinding Machine Accessories
Crankshaft Grinding Machine Accessories
Crankshaft Grinding Machine Packed in a Steel Box for Dispatch
Crankshaft Grinding Machine Packed in a Steel Box for Dispatch
Crankshaft Grinding Machine for Bigger Diameter

RA Power Solutions knowing the importance of crankshafts and repairing them for the last four decades have introduced in situ crankshaft grinding machines with revolutionary technology.

Initially, for a period of 10 years, the onsite crankshaft grinding machines were designed and manufactured for our own use of repairing the crankshaft of main and auxiliary engines, engines installed in diesel power plants, mechanical rotatory equipment, etc.

These onsite crankshaft grinding machines are now sold in the open market and we have been successful in selling more than 70 onsite crankshaft grinding machines all over the world. Machines are available in the range of 35 mm to 700 mm in terms of diameter.

The main features of the onsite crankshaft grinding machine manufactured by us are as follows:

  • Lightweight, portable, and can be taken to any site all over the world.
  • Easy to operate, 7 to 10 days of training for the machinist is enough to understand the operation of the machine.
  • The onsite crankshaft grinding machine is capable to undertake grinding of CR pins, main journal, and also polishing.
  • All types of cylindrical shafts irrespective of their length can be polished and ground.
  • Tolerances in terms of taper and ovality within 0.03 mm can be maintained.
  • A high surface finish below 0.15 RA value is possible.
  • An onsite crankshaft grinding and polishing machine is ideal for shipping companies, diesel power plants, repair workshops, and companies looking for fast and reliable service for the repair of the crankshaft.
  • Unbelievably priced low.
Crankshaft Grinding Machine without pneumatic motor

The crankshaft grinding machine manufactured by RA Power Solutions is a future-ready technology. We provide consultancy, repair services, and machines related to crankshaft repair.

The training and development services to our clients along with the cost and support when required is the principle of the company. All technical support is provided to the customers to ensure that the right use of the machine supplied by us is made with proper process and efficiency.

The crankshaft grinding machine is a testament to RA Power Solutions’ commitment to delivering high-quality services to its clients. Equipped with advanced technology and operated by skilled technicians, the machine can effectively regrind and repair crankshafts of various sizes and complexities.

Onsite Crankshaft Grinding Machine

The author of the blog is Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of the Company). He has more than four decades of experience in the field of crankshaft repair the high-capacity engine. He has developed an onsite crankshaft grinding machine to repair the crankshaft onsite saving an enormous time and money. Contact us today.

For more details regarding crankshaft grinding please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Crankshaft Grinding and Crankshaft Repair by Experienced Technicians – RA Power Solutions

Crankshaft grinding and crankshaft repair are important for satisfactory performance of engine. RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has been undertaking crankshaft repair onsite by portable, light weight crankshaft grinding machine. The crankshaft repair is executed of crankshaft diameter ranging from 60 mm to 700 mm.

We have team of trained and dedicated technicians who are deputed to the site with crankshaft grinding machine along with necessary instruments. The crankshaft repair is undertaken without removing the crankshaft from the entablature.

Crankshaft Grinding of Wartsila Diesel Engine
Crankshaft Grinding of Wartsila Diesel Engine

The crankshaft grinding machine used to undertake crankshaft repair is of latest design having minimum vibrations. This facilitates our technicians to undertake crankshaft repair even while the vessel is sailing. The tolerance after crankshaft grinding and crankshaft repair is maintained within 10 to 20 microns in terms of taper and ovality.

The repair of crankshaft and overhauling of engine while sailing of the vessel between two ports results to the considerable saving to the ship owners as there is no need of holding the vessel at port or anchorage.

The crankshaft repair executed by us is guaranteed for the satisfactory performance. As on date we have executed more than 10,000 repair of crankshaft all over the world.

Crankshaft Grinding of MAN Diesel Engine
Crankshaft Grinding of MAN Diesel Engine

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

Insitu Grinding of Crankshaft | Crankshaft Machining Insitu

Insitu grinding of crankshaft and polishing is offered by RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for last more than 3 decades. Our experienced technicians reach a site in the minimum possible time with the In situ crankshaft grinding machine and undertake crankshaft repair without removing the crankshaft from the main engine.

Insitu Crankshaft Grinding in Process
Grinding of crankshaft
Crankshaft Grinding
Crankshaft Grinding
Onsite Crankshaft Grinding Machine Ready for Dispatch

The In situ crankshaft grinding is undertaken by a lightweight portable In situ crankshaft grinding machine which is operated pneumatically. The equipment is of the latest design and is capable to maintain a close tolerance within 20 to 30 microns in terms of taper and ovality.

Onsite crankshaft grinding can also be undertaken while the vessel is sailing. This is possible due to continuous research and development done by our engineers to minimize the vibrations while the vessel is sailing. Our technicians hold valid seamen books and can sail if required. The time required for repair that involves crank pin grinding and polishing of crankshaft is minimum due to the latest design of our crankshaft grinding equipment executed by experienced technicians.

We can undertake grinding and polishing of crankshafts up to 700 mm diameter and have executed more than 10,000 repairs in our 36 years of experience worldwide. RA Power Solutions specializes in providing top-notch crankshaft machining in situ services.

Pneumatic Motor Mounted on Machine

The author of this blog is Raj Shahani, Managing Director of RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. He has been working on crankshafts for last more than 43 years. The author had his training with leading crankshaft manufacturers like CKD Skoda in Pilsener Czech Republic, Sidenor in Spain, National Forge in Germany, etc.

For more updates on in situ crankshaft grinding, on site crankshaft grinding, grinding of crankshaft, in situ crankshaft grinding repair, onsite crankshaft machining, and crankshaft machining in situ email info@rapowersolutions.com, rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

In Situ Crankshaft Grinding Services by RA Power Solutions

For almost 43 years, we have provided on site crankshaft grinding services, on-site crankshaft repair, crankshaft reconditioning, crankpin reconditioning, and marine crankshaft repair. Our engineers have received training in crankshaft production facilities in Europe and the United States as well as crankshaft grinding services.

It is observed that due to seizure of bearing in most of the cases, crankshaft loses its alignment and develops bend. The alignment of crankshaft is important and it is maintained at the time of machining and grinding of crankshaft.

RA Power Solutions undertakes straightening of crankshaft onsite irrespective of the length of crankshaft, diameter of CR pin and main journal. The straightening of crankshaft is done by peening procedure for which our technicians are trained. Number of jobs has been successfully executed for straightening and onsite grinding of crankshaft.

Grinding of Crankshaft by Crankshaft Grinder
Grinding of Crankshaft by Crankshaft Grinder

At RA Power, we specialize in precision Crankshaft Grinding, a critical process that restores the functionality and integrity of crankshafts for various industries, including automotive, marine, and industrial applications. Our state-of-the-art equipment and skilled technicians ensure the highest level of accuracy and surface finish, extending the life and performance of your crankshafts.

Our specialized team and advanced machinery ensure that your crankshafts are meticulously restored to their original specifications.

Grinding of Crankshaft on VBlock by Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Grinding of Crankshaft on VBlock by Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Insitu Crankshaft Grinding Machine from Crankcase Window
Insitu Crankshaft Grinding Machine from Crankcase Window

RA Power Solutions has recently supplied a crankshaft grinding machine ranging from 220 to 260 mm in Diameter to a Bangladesh-based client. This is the first onsite crankshaft grinding machine to be sold in Bangladesh.

In situ Straightening of Crankshaft is undertaken by the pining process, this in situ Crankshaft Repair saves Crankshaft from rejection. Technicians are specially trained for on-site repair of Crankshaft.

For more information on crankshaft grinding services, in situ crankshaft grinding machine, on site crankshaft grinding, crankshaft grinding machine, and insitu crankshaft polishing email us at info@rapowersolutions.com or rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com and call us at +91 9810012383,+91 9582647131.