Repair of cracks developed in commonly used industrial castings and metals is possible to repair by the cold method called lock and stitch. It is also known as metal stitching and metal locking. In case of cast iron equipment and parts damaged into pieces.
RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes crack repair using the lock and stitch process, a cold method that generates no heat. The lock and stitch method for cast iron crack repair has proven far more successful than welding.
For critical cast iron components such as engine blocks, main journal housings, cylinder heads, and turbine casings, we highly recommend metal stitching for crack repair because it prevents misalignment and casting shrinkage. We have been undertaking crack repair of cast iron for 45 years, within budget and with experienced technicians.



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


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It is a cold repair method that uses metal locks and pins to repair cracks without welding.
It avoids heat-related distortion and preserves the original metallurgy of cast iron.
Yes, RA Power Solutions performs lock and stitch repairs onsite or in-situ.
Engine blocks, crankcases, cylinder heads, and other cast iron parts can be repair.
Yes, when executed correctly, it provides long-term structural strength and reliability.