Hurth spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Hurth (Carl Hurth Maschinen und Werkzeuge) spindles and motor spindles — the historic German manufacturer founded in 1896 in Munich, today part of the Gleason group, a benchmark in shaving and threaded-wheel grinding.
Hurth, historic German gear machine builder since 1896
TLDR: Carl Hurth Maschinen und Zahnradfabrik was founded in 1896 in Munich, Germany, developing its first gear milling machine from the outset to guarantee high part quality. Now Carl Hurth Maschinen und Werkzeuge GmbH, the company joined Gleason Corporation, bringing the group its expertise in threaded-wheel grinding and honing.
Founded in 1896 in Munich as Carl Hurth Maschinen und Zahnradfabrik, the company developed its first gear milling machine from the outset in order to guarantee high quality on the parts produced. Now Carl Hurth Maschinen und Werkzeuge GmbH, it joined Gleason Corporation — an acquisition that allowed Gleason to extend its knowledge in threaded-wheel grinding and honing, as well as the manufacture of a broad range of gear cutting tools. Hurth made its name in particular in the cutting and shaving of cylindrical gears, a finishing method using a gear-shaped tool that improves surface finish and tooth accuracy after cutting.
A range of tool spindles for cutting, shaving and threaded-wheel grinding
TLDR: Hurth machines use tool spindles for gear shaving (a shaving cutter meshing with the workpiece), together with grinding wheel spindles for threaded-wheel grinding, a process that combines production speed with tooth accuracy.
On Hurth shaving machines, a tool spindle carries a toothed shaving cutter that meshes with the workpiece to be finished, generating a relative sliding motion that improves surface finish and corrects the profile errors left by the previous cutting operation. On threaded-wheel grinding machines, a grinding wheel spindle replaces the gear-shaped tool with a threaded wheel that reproduces the generating principle, combining the production speed of cutting with the accuracy expected of grinding. Both processes, historically developed by Hurth, remain part of the Gleason group offering today.
Hurth spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Shaving tool spindles, toothed shaving cutters
- Grinding wheel spindles for threaded-wheel grinding
- Spindles of historic Hurth gear milling machines
- Spindles of cylindrical gear cutting and finishing machines
- Spindles of Hurth machines, all generations, including those within the Gleason group
Interfaces and specifications
The Hurth spindles we repair cover both shaving tool spindle and threaded-wheel grinding spindle configurations — exact specifications (rotation speeds, interfaces) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Hurth spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Hurth 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 finishing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and generating synchronisation, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the precision requirements of shaving and threaded-wheel grinding, 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 Hurth spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in shaving tool spindles and threaded-wheel grinding 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 tool spindles of Hurth gear shaving machines?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their generating mechanism driven by the shaving cutter.
Do you work on grinding wheel spindles for threaded-wheel grinding?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the tooth module concerned.
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 Hurth 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 Hurth 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 Hurth spindles and motor spindles — gear cutting, shaving and threaded-wheel grinding 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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Hurth® is a registered trademark, today part of the 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).