Connecting Rod Repair | Reconditioning of Connecting Rod – RA Power Solutions

Connecting rods of high-capacity main and auxiliary engines are repaired by RA Power Solutions. We have vast knowledge and experience of four decades with the repairs and resizing of connecting rod strictly as per the manufacturer specifications and tolerances.

Reconditioned Connecting Rods of MAK Engine in Stock
Reconditioned Connecting Rods of MAK Engine in Stock

It is our experience that most of the users are not aware of the fact that in case of the development of taper and ovality, connecting rods can be repaired and high cost of purchase of new connecting rods can be avoided. We undertake repair of connecting rod in case following abnormalities observed:

  • Damage of serration to some extent.
  • Damage of small end and replacement of bush.
  • Development of taper and ovality more than the prescribed limit.

We do not recommend repair of connecting rod in case loss of alignment or cracks are observed. Connecting rods repaired by RA Power Solutions are guaranteed for satisfactory performance. Calibration certificate is issued for each connecting rod after repair.

Reconditioned Connecting Rod of Allen Engine in Stock
Reconditioned Connecting Rod of Allen Engine in Stock

RA Power Solutions also maintain a large stock of used connecting rods, which are reconditioned in-house and are available ex-stock. All the important parameters of used connecting rods after reconditioning are maintained as a new one. The cost of reconditioned connecting rod is considerable low in comparison to new connecting rods sold by the engine manufacturers. Owners can save substantial cost by using reconditioned connecting rods.

We export connecting rod of engines like Ruston, Allen, B&W, DAIHATSU, MAN, Mirrlees Blackstone, Niigata, Caterpillar, Deutz, Wartsila, Sulzer, Yanmar, Bergen, Mitsubishi, Cummins, etc. For more information on engine connecting rods, maintenance and repair services, engine block repair, and connecting rod replacement, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Reconditioning of Connecting Rod is in Process
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod is in Process
Connecting Rod of Yanmar Engine Ready for Inspection Before Reconditioning
Connecting Rod of Yanmar Engine Ready for Inspection Before Reconditioning
Inspection of Connecting Rod on Board a Vessel
Inspection of Connecting Rod on Board a Vessel

Connecting rods of high-capacity main and auxiliary engines are repaired by RA Power Solutions. We have vast knowledge and experience of four decades with the repairs and resizing of connecting rod strictly as per the manufacturer specifications and tolerances. It is our experience that most of the users are not aware of the fact that … Continue reading “Connecting Rod Repair | Reconditioning of Connecting Rod – RA Power Solutions”

Connecting Rod Reconditioning – RA Power Solutions

The connecting rods of the engine are under tremendous pressure. The connecting rod has to bear the extreme load and stress condition. In most of the cases connecting rods are made out of forging and composition of material is selected to give enough strength to the connecting rod.

The continuous running, stopping, and changing of direction combined with the weight of the piston and rpm of the engine put lot of stress on the connecting rod. This results to the development of various defects in connecting rod like excessive taper and ovality in big end and small end of connecting rod, loss of alignment of connecting rod, etc.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. undertakes reconditioning of connecting rods for high-capacity diesel engine of all make MAN-B&W, Sulzer, Wartsila, Mak, Deutz, Pielstick, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Yanmar, Bergen, Niigata, Himsen, Allen, Stork, Fiat, MWM, Hanshin, Caterpillar, SKL, Ruston, Paxman, Crepelle, Mirrlees, Alco, ABC, Crepelle, Nohab etc.

Connecting Rods of Mitsubishi Marine Diesel Engine
Connecting Rods of Mitsubishi Marine Diesel Engine

Following steps are followed for reconditioning and resizing of connecting rod

  • Connecting rod is checked for parallelism, alignment and taper and ovality in big end and small end.
  • Connecting rods having bend are not recommended for repair as per RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. experience.
  • Crack detection by MPI is done of connecting rod bolt sitting area and bolts. The connecting rod bolts again are under heavy stress all the time and develop hairline cracks. It is recommended to replace connecting rod bolts after certain hours of operation as specified in manual.
  • The connecting rod big end is re-bored to the standard size and tolerances are maintained. In case of connecting rod small end it is recommended to replace the bush and re-bore it maintaining the center distance between the big end bore and small end bore as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
Connecting Rod of Yanmar Ready for Dispatch
Connecting Rod of Yanmar Ready for Dispatch
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod

All the reconditioned connecting rods after re-sizing are inspected by experience technicians and calibration report is prepared.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has 37 years of experience of undertaking successfully reconditioning of connecting rods.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. also maintains large stock of engine connecting rods and reconditioned connecting rods which are supplied with guarantee. We have larges stock of connecting rods of MAN-B&W, Sulzer, Wartsila, Mak, Deutz, Pielstick, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Yanmar, Bergen, Niigata, Himsen, Allen, Stork, Fiat, MWM, Hanshin, Caterpillar, SKL, Ruston, Paxman, Crepelle, Mirrlees, Alco, ABC, Crepelle, Nohab etc. The connecting rods are priced 1/3 of new connecting rods resulting to the considerable saving for the owners.

Connecting Rod Reconditioning
Connecting Rod Reconditioning
Connecting Rod of Diahatsu Marine Diesel Engine
Connecting Rod of Diahatsu Marine Diesel Engine
Connecting Rod Assembled with Piston after Repair
Connecting Rod Assembled with Piston after Repair
Connecting Rod of Crepelle
Connecting Rod of Crepelle

Contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383 for more information regarding babbitt bearing, onsite machining, marine engine spares and engine overhauling.

The connecting rods of the engine are under tremendous pressure. The connecting rod has to bear the extreme load and stress condition. In most of the cases connecting rods are made out of forging and composition of material is selected to give enough strength to the connecting rod. The continuous running, stopping, and changing of … Continue reading “Connecting Rod Reconditioning – RA Power Solutions”

Connecting Rods | Used Connecting Rods

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading exporter of connecting rods for popular make of Diesel engines. The connecting rods of engine like MAN-B&W, Sulzer, Wartsila, Mak, Deutz, Pielstick, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Yanmar, Bergen, Niigata, Himsen, Allen, Stork, Fiat, MWM, Hanshin, Caterpillar, SKL, Ruston, Paxman, Crepelle, Mirrlees, Alco, ABC, Crepelle, Nohab etc. are regularly exported. The used connecting rods are procured from ship-breaking yards of diesel generating sets which are not in operation.

Used Connecting Rod of Perkins Diesel Engine
Used Connecting Rod of Perkins Diesel Engine

The connecting rods are subject to inspection at our works which is equipped with latest generation of equipments required for repair of connecting rods. All the connecting rods are subject to crack detection by Dye Penetrant Test and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI).

The big end and small end are corrected on a DRDO-equipped boring machine and straightness of connecting rods after final inspection is exported all over the world duly packed with performance guarantee.

The connecting rods supplied by RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is work out to be 1/3rd cost of the new connecting rods.

For more information about used connecting rod, connecting rods supplied, and other services like onsite diesel engine repair and overhauling email info@rapowersolutions.com and call +91-9582647131.

RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a leading exporter of connecting rods for popular make of Diesel engines. The connecting rods of engine like MAN-B&W, Sulzer, Wartsila, Mak, Deutz, Pielstick, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Yanmar, Bergen, Niigata, Himsen, Allen, Stork, Fiat, MWM, Hanshin, Caterpillar, SKL, Ruston, Paxman, Crepelle, Mirrlees, Alco, ABC, Crepelle, Nohab etc. are regularly exported. … Continue reading “Connecting Rods | Used Connecting Rods”