In the demanding environments of Africa’s power plants, marine fleets, mining sites, and industrial operations, crankshaft failure can lead to serious downtime. Crankshaft machining is a critical process used to restore engine performance, correct dimensional faults, and avoid costly replacement.

At Panesar Crankshaft Centre, we provide expert crankshaft machining services across Africa, ensuring large and small engines continue operating with reliability and efficiency.

What Is Crankshaft Machining?

Crankshaft machining is the precision process of reworking the crankshaft’s:

  • Main journals
  • Crankpins (rod journals)
  • Flanges, keyways, and counterweights
  • Oil holes and thrust faces

Using advanced tools—either in our workshop or at your site—our technicians restore worn or damaged surfaces, eliminate vibration, and return crankshafts to OEM specifications.

When Crankshaft Machining Is Required

  • Scored or worn journals from bearing failure
  • Surface cracks or heat damage
  • Journal taper, ovality, or misalignment
  • Deformation or unbalanced crankshaft
  • Crankshaft seizure or oil starvation incidents

Rather than replace the entire crankshaft, machining allows you to restore function and extend engine life.

Our Crankshaft Machining Capabilities

  • Onsite machining of crankpins and main journals (in situ)
  • Workshop-based machining for crankshafts of all sizes
  • Undersize grinding to precise tolerances
  • Journal welding and rebuilding (if required)
  • Crack detection (MPI/DPI), hardness testing, and balancing

We support crankshafts used in:

  • Diesel and gas engines
  • Marine propulsion systems
  • Power generators and turbines
  • Mining and construction machinery
  • Oil & gas processing and transport

Benefits of Crankshaft Machining

  • Cost-effective alternative to crankshaft replacement
  • Faster turnaround with in situ machining options
  • Precision tolerance restoration to prevent further damage
  • Improved balance and engine efficiency
  • Longer engine life with properly reconditioned components

Serving Africa’s Engine-Driven Industries

With decades of experience and rapid-response teams, we serve customers throughout Africa—whether in coastal shipyards, inland power stations, or remote mining operations.

We’ve successfully machined crankshafts in:

  • Nigeria
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
  • Kenya
  • Ghana
  • DRC and beyond

Why Panesar Crankshaft Centre?

  • Highly trained crankshaft machinists
  • Portable machining units for large engine crankshafts
  • OEM-aligned techniques and quality assurance
  • 24/7 emergency response across the continent
  • Full inspection reporting and post-machining support

Precision That Powers Performance

At Panesar Crankshaft Centre, we deliver precision crankshaft machining services that keep your engines turning—and your business running. Whether you’re dealing with a routine overhaul or an emergency failure, we have the tools and expertise to help.

Need expert crankshaft machining?
Contact us today to schedule an inspection or request a site visit. We bring the workshop to you—anywhere in Africa.


Panesar Crankshaft Centre — Trusted machining solutions for Africa’s power and heavy machinery sectors.