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.
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 for last 30 to 35 years. 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.
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.