Agathon spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Agathon spindles and motor spindles — the Swiss manufacturer founded in 1918 in Solothurn, a historic specialist in precision grinding, originally tied to the watchmaking industry.
Agathon, more than a century of Swiss precision grinding
TLDR: Agathon (founded in 1918 in Solothurn, Switzerland, by Leo Pfulger) has been building innovative high-precision machine tools for over a century, originally tied to the watchmaking industry before broadening its scope to precision metalworking as a whole, with a firmly established position on the world precision grinding market.
A Swiss family business founded in Solothurn in 1918 by Leo Pfulger, Agathon has been building innovative high-precision machine tools for more than a century. After first being closely tied to the watchmaking industry, the brand broadened its industrial scope and quickly began exporting worldwide. Run by successive generations of the Pfulger family, Agathon today holds a firmly established position on the world market for machine tools dedicated to precision grinding, as well as for standard components for the tooling industry.
A range of high-precision grinding spindles inherited from the watchmaking tradition
TLDR: Agathon precision grinding machines use spindles inherited from a century of watchmaking exigency, suited both to grinding very small components and to broader industrial applications in precision metalworking.
Agathon grinding machines, historically developed to meet the extreme demands of Swiss watchmaking (micrometric tolerances, carefully controlled surface finishes), use high-precision grinding spindles whose design has evolved over the decades to cover a broader spectrum of industrial applications. This dual competence — precision grinding and the manufacture of standard components for the metalworking industry, such as guide pillars — gives Agathon a cross-cutting expertise recognised in Swiss and European precision engineering workshops.
Agathon spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Historic and modernised precision grinding spindles
- Spindles of machines dedicated to high-precision watchmaking
- Spindles of grinders for small components
- Spindles working with standard components for blanking tools
- Spindles of Agathon machines, all generations
Interfaces and specifications
The Agathon spindles and motor spindles we repair cover both historic and modernised precision grinding configurations — exact specifications (rotation speeds, interfaces) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Agathon spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Agathon spindles, with the same rigour as for the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site customer service
- Diagnostics and service directly on your machine, in your production workshop, to limit downtime on precision equipment
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition and sealing, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the precision requirements of watchmaking and precision engineering, together with corrective action in the event of a breakdown
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, sealing refurbishment and rotation testing in the workshop, restoring the manufacturer's original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Agathon spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in precision grinding spindles inherited from the watchmaking tradition
- Two service sites: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to return to production
Turnaround and warranty
- On-site service within 48h
- Workshop repair: around 20 working days depending on parts availability
- 12-month warranty on all our repairs
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair historic Agathon precision grinding spindles?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the age of the machine.
Do you work on the spindles of machines dedicated to high-precision watchmaking?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, preserving their original level of accuracy.
What is the average lead time for a full overhaul?
Allow around 20 working days in the workshop, depending on the condition of the spindle and the availability of parts (bearings, seals, specific components).
Do you work on the spindles of grinders for small components?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, suited to precision engineering.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Agathon machines?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production pace.
A reliable partner for your industrial performance
Whether it is an emergency on-site intervention, a full workshop overhaul or a preventive maintenance programme, Brochexpress brings its expertise to your production. As an independent workshop, we work across all Agathon spindles and motor spindles — precision grinding machines — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: watchmaking and precision engineering.
Our teams are at your disposal from our sites in Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland) for a study of your needs, a diagnosis or a personalised quotation.
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Agathon® is a registered trademark of Agathon AG. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Agathon AG. Our business covers independent repair and maintenance of industrial equipment, permitted under the principle of referential trademark use (EU Trademark Directive 2015/2436 / French Intellectual Property Code, art. L.713-6).