Broken Engine Block Repair | Damaged Engine Bedplate Repairs | Metal Stitching

The repair of broken engine block, turbocharger casing, and heavy cast iron parts can be successfully repaired by metal stitching, metal locking, and metal surgery process.

The repair of crack and repair of damaged casting by welding process is now completely outdated and is not recommended for repair of damaged cast metal and cast iron parts. In fact, it is observed that in certain cases repair by welding results in more serious damage due to the generation of heat and stress during the process of welding. RA Power Solutions have been undertaking repairs of damaged engine block, steel components repair, cast iron repairs, and all types of cast components by metal stitching and metal locking process for the last four decades.

Metal Stitching & Metal Locking of Suction Bell Mouth of CW Pump Repairing
Metal Stitching & Metal Locking of Suction Bell Mouth of CW Pump Repairing
Broken Suction Bell Mouth of CW Pump
Broken Suction Bell Mouth of CW Pump

We have a separate and dedicated team of technicians who have the capability to undertake the onsite repair of crack and damage casting by using portable tools and high-quality consumables (locks and keys ) which are imported by us from the UK.

Broken Area of Engine Block
Broken Area of Engine Block
Engine Block After Metal Stitching and Metal Locking
Engine Block After Metal Stitching and Metal Locking

Advantages of crack repair and damage casting, cast iron repair by metal stitching, and metal locking process:

  • It is possible to undertake crack repair and repair of damage casting by metal stitching and metal locking process onsite. Hence there is no requirement of transporting the cracked or damaged components to the workshop.
  • In most cases, there is no requirement for the disassembly of equipment.
  • We possess portable tools to execute the repairs on-site.
  • The time duration for the repair of crack and damaged cast components by metal lock and metal stitching is low.
  • Metal Stitching and Metal Locking is a permanent crack repair method as no heat is generated which is associated with welding.
  • The crack and damaged area after repair by metal locking and metal stitching process is restored to its original profile and is also recommended for gas or watertight repair.
  • Repairs are undertaken with the guarantee.

The repair by metal stitching and metal locking process can be undertaken of cast iron, aluminum parts including the following:

  • Damaged turbocharger casing.
  • Pump casing and gearboxes.
  • Fixing Cracked engine block, cam covers, cylinder liners, turbine casings, and all components.
  • Heavy industrial and mining equipment.
Metal Surgery under Process while Vessel is Sailing
Metal Surgery under Process while Vessel is Sailing

For a detailed repair process of damaged casting by metal locking, damaged engine block, metal stitching, broken engine block repair, and metal surgery 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 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.