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Lock and Stitch Cast Iron Repair by RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Repair of cracks developed in commonly used industrial castings and metal is possible to repair by cold method called lock and stitch. It is also known as metal stitching and metal locking. In case of cast iron equipments and parts damaged in to pieces.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes repair by lock and stitch process which is cold method as no heat is generated. Crack repair by lock and stitch method in cast iron is proved to be of great success in comparison to the crack repair by welding.

In case of critical cast iron components like engine block, main journal housings, cylinder heads, turbine casings crack repair by metal stitching is highly recommended as it does not develop any misalignment of the casting or shrinkage. We undertake crack repair of cast iron for last more than 37 years on time, within budget and with experienced technicians.

Crack Repair by Lock and Stitch Method
Crack Repair by Lock and Stitch Method

Cast iron repair by metal stitching and metal locking process have following main advantages:

  • Repair of broken casting or crack developed in casting irrespective of its length is possible on site without dismantling the equipment.
  • Saves replacement of parts or equipments in totality and reduces downtime.
  • Cast iron repair by metal stitching and metal locking is the only process which restores strength in cast iron beyond the original casting.
Engine Block of MAN Diesel Engine Broken Ito Pieces
Engine Block of MAN Diesel Engine Broken Ito Pieces
Complete Piece Replaced by New Casting
Complete Piece Replaced by New Casting
  • Metal stitching and metal locking is the only method known to be successful in replacing of the large pieces of broken casting with new piece.
  • Metal stitching and metal locking is the process which caters to heavy industry.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is the only company which can undertake crack repair by Lock and stitch method while vessel is sailing.

Metal Stitching of Forging Press – Crack Measuring 230 inches
Metal Stitching of Forging Press – Crack Measuring 230 inches
Repair of Engine Block of Yanmar Engine on Vessel
Repair of Engine Block of Yanmar Engine on Vessel

For more details regarding Engine Block of MAN Diesel Engine please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Lock and Stitch Cast Iron Repair | Crack Repair in Cast Iron

Heavy castings like turbine casing, gearboxes, engine block, heads and heavy cast iron parts need not to be disassembled in case of development of crack in casting or breakage of casting in to pieces due to accident.

Cold metal stitching and metal locking process is used to repair cracks in cast iron. The process of crack repair by metal stitching and metal locking does not require any welding and generation of heat. The time has proved that the crack repaired in casting by metal stitching and metal locking is far stronger and more durable in comparison to the repair of crack by welding process.

Broken Engine Block of Yanmar Engine
Broken Engine Block of Yanmar Engine
Repair of Broken Casting by Metal Stitching Process
Repair of Broken Casting by Metal Stitching Process

In most of the cases crack repair in casting is possible onsite and there is no need of transporting the heavy cast piece to the workshop. RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes crack repair by metal stitching and metal locking process for last more than 3 decades and have executed number of repairs successfully all over the world.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is the first company which can undertake repair of high capacity engine blocks, turbine casings, cylinder heads and all cast parts installed on the vessel while it is on move.

Assembly of Broken Pieces of Engine Block
Assembly of Broken Pieces of Engine Block
Metal Stitching of Engine Block in Process
Metal Stitching of Engine Block in Process

The lock and stitch cast iron repair executed by us is guaranteed for satisfactory performance. We are cost-effective and priced lowest in the industry.

Metal Stitching and Metal Locking of Engine Block
Metal Stitching and Metal Locking of Engine Block
Engine Block After Repair
Engine Block After Repair

For more updates on repair of crack in cast iron casting, cast iron crack repair, repair of high-capacity engine blocks, cast iron stitching, or crack repair in cast iron email info@rapowersolutions.com, rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, call at +91 9582647131, or +91 9810012383.