Fässler spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Fässler spindles and motor spindles — the historic Swiss builder of gear honing machines, today part of the Gleason group under the Gleason Switzerland entity.
Fässler, the Swiss benchmark in high-precision gear honing
TLDR: Fässler (Bleienbach and Dietikon, Switzerland), historically owned by the Daetwyler group and then integrated into Gleason Corporation in 2019 as Gleason Switzerland AG, is a benchmark builder of gear honing machines, clamping fixtures and high-precision finishing tools.
Fässler produces gear honing machines, clamping fixtures and tools for finishing high-precision gears, with production sites in Bleienbach and Dietikon, Switzerland. In 2019, Gleason Corporation acquired all the assets of the Fässler brand from Daetwyler Industries, combining the strengths of Gleason-Pfauter Switzerland and Fässler to form Gleason Switzerland AG, and so adding honing technology to the group's range. Honing differs from grinding in its markedly lower cutting speeds, typically between 0.5 and 10 m/s, which greatly reduces thermal loading and eliminates any risk of burning, while delivering a mirror-like finish on the tooth flanks.
A range of speed-controlled honing spindles for a mirror finish
TLDR: Fässler honing machines, such as the D-250-C, use a speed-controlled honing spindle (0.5 to 10 m/s) together with an opening quill and a honing oil filtration system, for high-precision finishing without distortion or burning.
Fässler honing machines, such as the D-250-C, use a honing spindle running at a relatively low, controlled speed (0.5 to 10 m/s), with the gear and the honing tool turning at fixed speeds to achieve a mirror-like finish on the tooth flanks. A hydraulic unit, a honing oil filtration system and a central lubrication unit complete the equipment of these machines, with a pedal-operated opening quill to ease workpiece loading. Honing is particularly suited to internal or cluster gears, thanks to a tool mounted on a movable, rotating spindle that can be positioned inside the gear.
Fässler spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Speed-controlled honing spindles, 0.5 to 10 m/s
- Spindles working with the honing oil filtration system
- Movable rotating spindles for internal or cluster gears
- Spindles of historic Fässler D series machines
- Spindles of Gleason Switzerland machines derived from Fässler technology
Interfaces and specifications
The Fässler spindles we repair run at honing speeds typically between 0.5 and 10 m/s, with associated oil filtration and central lubrication systems — exact specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Fässler spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Fässler 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 your gear honing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the honing oil filtration system, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the precision requirements of mirror tooth finishing, 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 Fässler spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in speed-controlled honing spindles and movable internal spindles
- 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 the honing spindles of Fässler D series machines?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their controlled-speed requirements.
Do you work on the movable spindles for internal or cluster gears?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, which can be positioned inside the gear.
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 historic Fässler machines still in production?
Yes, we diagnose and repair the spindles whatever the age of the machine.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Fässler 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 Fässler spindles and motor spindles — gear honing machines — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments.
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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Fässler® is a registered trademark, today part of Gleason Switzerland AG (Gleason Corporation group). Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Gleason Corporation. 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).