Kapp Niles spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Kapp Niles spindles and motor spindles — the German specialist in gear tooth grinding, with ranges covering profile grinding and continuous generating grinding.
Kapp Niles, the German specialist in gear tooth grinding
TLDR: Kapp Niles is a German manufacturer specialising in gear tooth grinding, with a range covering profile grinding (ZP series, up to 2,900 mm root diameter for internal gears) and high-output continuous generating grinding for the automotive industry (DYNAMIC series).
Kapp Niles has built recognised expertise in gear tooth grinding, with a range of profile grinding machines (ZP series) fitted as standard with a dressing unit, an integrated measuring device, a balancing unit and complete software. The ZP I/E models, intended for high-precision profile grinding of large-module internal gears, can handle root diameters of up to 2,900 mm, with a grinding arm that swivels through 180° allowing the machine to be reconfigured for external gear grinding in 30 minutes. In the automotive segment, the DYNAMIC series, intended for continuous generating grinding, stands out for its minimal set-up and idle times thanks to an integrated loading function and automatic changeover of workpiece clamping fixtures.
A range of swivelling workpiece spindles and grinding spindles on hydrostatic guideways
TLDR: Kapp Niles grinders use a workpiece spindle that can be swivelled into the working area already up to speed, cutting idle time, with rotary tables driven by direct electric drives and running on bearings and hydrostatic guideways.
On the DYNAMIC series, dedicated to automotive work, the workpiece spindle can be swivelled into the working area already up to speed, cutting idle time during loading and unloading in parallel with the continuous generating grinding operation. On the ZP series, the generously dimensioned rotary tables, with direct electric drive and large bores, run on bearings and hydrostatic guideways that guarantee precise positioning, excellent load capacity and a practically unlimited service life. Five-axis interpolation allows the most demanding applications to be machined, with different spindle variants available for external gear grinding and optional internal grinding attachments.
Kapp Niles spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Swivelling workpiece spindles, DYNAMIC series (automotive)
- Profile grinding spindles for internal gears, ZP I/E series, up to 2,900 mm
- Rotary table spindles with direct electric drive on hydrostatic guideways
- Spindles of internal grinding attachments (optional)
- Spindles of entry-level grinders, KNG 3P series
Interfaces and specifications
The Kapp Niles spindles we repair come in configurations running on hydrostatic guideways, with root diameters reaching 2,900 mm on ZP I/E models — exact specifications (rotation speeds, interfaces) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Kapp Niles spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Kapp Niles 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 grinding line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, hydrostatic guideway condition, sealing and the swivelling workpiece spindle, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates of the automotive and precision engineering sectors, 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 Kapp Niles spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in swivelling workpiece spindles and hydrostatic guideways
- 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 swivelling workpiece spindles of the DYNAMIC series?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their up-to-speed swivelling system.
Do you work on the spindles of ZP I/E profile grinders for large diameters (up to 2,900 mm)?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, including the optional internal grinding attachments.
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 rotary tables with direct electric drive on hydrostatic guideways?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these systems, which are essential to positioning accuracy.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Kapp Niles 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 Kapp Niles spindles and motor spindles — gear tooth grinders — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: automotive 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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Kapp Niles® is a registered trademark of the Kapp Niles group. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of the Kapp Niles group. 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).