Landis spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Landis spindles and motor spindles — the historic American manufacturer founded in 1913 in Waynesboro, a benchmark in crankshaft and camshaft grinding, today part of the French Fives group.
Landis, more than a century of cylindrical and crankshaft grinding
TLDR: Landis Tool Co. (Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States, founded in the early twentieth century) is a historic manufacturer of internal cylindrical grinders and crankshaft grinders, today part of the French Fives group under the Fives Landis entity, specialising in high-precision grinding for the automotive industry.
As early as 1913, Landis Tool Co. was offering internal grinding machines for straight and taper grinding, as well as crankshaft grinders designed for petrol engines and small steam engines. Since joining the French Fives group, under the Fives Landis entity, the manufacturer has remained a benchmark for high-volume crankshaft and camshaft grinding, with ranges such as the compact and reliable LT1e and the LUND, dedicated to the final grinding of crankshaft journals. These machines equip very high output automotive production lines, where precision and repeatability are essential to engine quality.
A range of hydrostatic and twin-spindle configurations for crankshaft and camshaft grinding
TLDR: Landis LT1e grinders use a fully hydrostatic spindle combined with linear motor technology, for reliable high-precision grinding of small crankshafts and camshafts, while LUND crankshaft grinders use two simultaneous spindles with continuous electronic wheel balancing.
The Landis LT1e grinder, designed for low-volume production of 4 or 6 cylinder camshafts, uses a fully hydrostatic spindle and a way system combined with linear motor technology, guaranteeing reliable high-precision grinding on concentric and non-concentric diameters, eccentrics, profiles, tapers, chamfers and faces. A swivelling wheelhead further optimises flexibility for complex applications. On Landis LUND crankshaft grinders, two spindles machine the crankshaft journals simultaneously on parts up to 680 mm long, with a high-quality steel machine body to avoid any unnecessary vibration, and wheels mounted under continuous electronic balancing (Marposs controller) for better durability and longer service life.
Landis spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Fully hydrostatic spindles, camshaft grinders, LT1e series
- Simultaneous twin spindles for crankshaft grinding, LUND series
- Spindles associated with linear motor technology
- Spindles fitted with continuous electronic balancing (Marposs)
- Spindles of historic Landis internal cylindrical grinders
Interfaces and specifications
The Landis (Fives Landis) spindles and motor spindles we repair cover the hydrostatic and twin-spindle configurations dedicated to crankshaft and camshaft grinding — exact specifications (rotation speeds, power ratings) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Landis spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Landis spindles and motor 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 automotive grinding line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the hydrostatic system, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the very high production rates of the automotive industry, 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 Landis spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in hydrostatic spindles and twin-spindle crankshaft grinding configurations
- 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 hydrostatic spindles of LT1e camshaft grinders?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their hydrostatic system and linear motor technology.
Do you work on the simultaneous twin spindles of LUND crankshaft grinders?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, taking care to preserve their synchronisation.
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 Landis grinders 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 Landis machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production rate, particularly relevant for the automotive industry.
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 Landis spindles and motor spindles — spindles of crankshaft and camshaft 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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Landis® is a registered trademark of the Fives group (Fives Landis Corp.). Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of the Fives group (Fives Landis Corp.). 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).