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SERVICES - CRANKSHAFT GRINDING

 


In the Field of Crankshaft grinding, Goltens have for long been the acknowledged leaders. Having reconditioned over 25,000 shafts since the start-up in 1940, Goltens have both the experience, and the Expertise to handle any kind of grinding problem.

Goltens offers  

  • Specially designed tools for grinding of parts without dismantling the shaft
  • Bench grinding in dedicated workshop.
  • Trained engineers and mechanics skilled in the art of in-situ crankshaft grinding and bench grinding
  • The vast experience of having repaired over 30,000 shafts.

  • The ready availability of tools and drawings for most engines

Parts that generally need attention

  • Main Engine Crankshafts

  • Auxiliary Engine Crankshafts

  • Compressor Crankshafts

  • Turbine and other Rotating Shafts

Problems most often observed

  • Misaligned Engine
  • Piston Seizure Within Liner
  • Bearing Failure
  • Bearing Meltdown
  • Cooling Water Failure
  • White Metal Run-Out
  • Overheating - Blue Collar
  • Crankshaft Damage-Cracked, Bent, Ovality
  • Twisted Crank Webs