ecrs - Engineered Casting Repair Services

The Metalock Corporation (est. 1937) and ECRS are industrial service companies specializing in the repair and re-design of failed equipment components in all industries. ECRS engineers utilize Metalock Corporation's industry recognized Metalock and Metalace repair components in conjunction with the latest in finite element analysis to design permanent repairs to equipment that in many cases was thought to be beyond repair.

CAST IRON AND CAST STEEL REPAIRS

Metalock technicians perform cast iron and steel repairs based on the engineered design. These repairs have proven successful on all types of cast iron and cast steel. We have built an enviable reputation among the giants of industry by providing guaranteed on-site repairs; completed swiftly and expertly. This means that you do not have to scrap that expensive, hard to replace piece only because a wreck or fatigue has caused cracking or broken out sections.

CRACK REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT

Metalock and Metalace stitching processes restore both compressive and tensile strength to cracked and broken parts. The installation of these components will also seal and hold pressure. Masterlocks are used for a greater concentration of lock strength, a wide distribution of working stress and for the elimination of localized stress.

New techniques have been developed that allow us to restore at least the original design strength to an affected area, regardless of the parent material. The complexity of the Metalock systems require great attention and for this reason, only technicians with specialized training in the use of these systems are entrusted with our repairs.

ENGINEERING SERVICES / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ECRS engineers possess over 60 years of combined experience. In projects where a repair is not feasible, we can quickly re-design the old component and work with our shops or custom foundries to manufacture a new casting.

Our engineers will then get the new part machined and returned to service faster than would have been possible through the OEM. We strive to save you money by demanding as little amount of downtime as possible. Our engineers are also available for design auditing and accident investigations.

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

ECRS is on the cutting edge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA). FEA enables us to extensively analyze an area of concern. We can perform static and dynamic stress analysis, elastic and plastic deformation analysis, heat transfer and temperature analysis, fatigue analysis, vibration monitoring, estimating life, and much more.

We are experienced in linear and non-linear loading as well as Mechanical Event Simulation (MES). Through the mastering of this software, ECRS is able to design repairs that will never fail again. We can also perform real-time stress, strain, and vibration analysis of equipment while in operation.

PORTABLE MACHINING FOR CRACK REPAIR

Our on-site machining capabilities were the result of our need to provide additional support for our crack repair requirements. This work ranges from line boring operations, to very sophisticated operations that require the modification and/or design of specialized tools.

Operations performed in the field:

• Drilling
• Boring
• Facing
• Honing
• Milling

All of our shops possess the necessary facilities and equipment to manufacture component parts, reclaim critical dimensions, recondition equipment components and provide services far beyond that of crack repair. Each of our service centers are complete repair facilities that can handle your equipment repair requirements.