Celera Motion spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Celera Motion spindles and motor spindles — the precision component manufacturer behind the Westwind brand, a world benchmark in air-bearing spindles and the industry standard for printed circuit board drilling.
Celera Motion (Westwind), maker of very high speed air-bearing spindles
TLDR: Through its Westwind brand, Celera Motion is a partner of choice for precision motion control components: encoders, motors, servo drives and air-bearing spindles, with a complete range of high-speed spindles reaching 285,000 rpm, which has become the standard of the printed circuit board drilling industry.
Celera Motion helps original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) solve complex engineering problems through its MicroE optical encoders, Zettlex inductive encoders, Applimotion direct drive motors and actuators, Ingenia servo drives and Westwind air-bearing spindles. Westwind air-bearing technology, non-contact and virtually friction-free, makes the difference in printed circuit board manufacturing, automotive coating, precision machining equipment and many other markets where performance requirements go beyond what conventional bearing technologies can offer. Designed and manufactured for many advanced sectors — printed circuit boards (PCB), semiconductor manufacturing, high-volume automotive and industrial coating, precision machining of glass, composites and metals — Westwind spindles are used by many leading equipment manufacturers worldwide.
A range of air-bearing spindles, up to 285,000 rpm
TLDR: Westwind spindles are based on non-contact air-bearing technology, with a complete range of high-speed spindles reaching 285,000 rpm, which has become the quality, reliability and accuracy standard of the printed circuit board drilling and routing industry.
The complete range of Westwind high-speed spindles, able to run up to 285,000 rpm, has become the industry standard for quality, reliability and accuracy in printed circuit board drilling and routing. For all Westwind high-speed air-bearing spindles, a motor drive must be installed between the spindle and the main power supply, frequency and voltage controls being required to run the shaft at the necessary speed from a 50 or 60 Hz input frequency. The collets manufactured by Westwind are designed specifically to operate at the high rotation speeds and dynamic runout accuracy customers require — using alternative components can not only shorten spindle life but also affect production quality and yield. Every spindle requires a continuous air supply filtered to better than 0.01 micron and free of oil and water, with cooling temperature held between 16 and 20 °C on many production configurations, often fitted with temperature sensors that stop the machine before any damage occurs.
Celera Motion spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- High-speed air-bearing spindles, up to 285,000 rpm
- Printed circuit board drilling and routing spindles, D1822 and D1822X series
- Coating atomiser spindles
- Light industrial precision machining spindles (glass, composites, metals)
- Rotary spindles for material transfer and semiconductor applications
Interfaces and specifications
The Celera Motion (Westwind) spindles and motor spindles we repair can reach rotation speeds of up to **285,000 rpm**, with non-contact air-bearing technology requiring an air supply filtered to better than **0.01 micron** — exact specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your spindle.
Our expertise on your Celera Motion spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Celera Motion 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 very high value equipment
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of the air supply, collet condition, dynamic runout and cleanliness of the air bearing, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the precision requirements of printed circuit board drilling and micro-machining, 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 Celera Motion spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in very high speed air-bearing spindles and their air supply cleanliness requirements
- 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 very high speed air-bearing spindles (up to 285,000 rpm)?
Yes, we work on these spindles, taking into account their specific air supply cleanliness requirements.
Do you work on printed circuit board drilling spindles, D1822 and D1822X series?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, including replacement of the specific collets.
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 the parts specific to this air-bearing technology.
Do you work on automotive coating atomiser spindles?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the coating application concerned.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Westwind spindles?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes matched to how critical these precision units are to your production.
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 Celera Motion spindles and motor spindles — very high speed air-bearing spindles — 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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Celera Motion® is a registered trademark of Celera Motion. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Celera Motion. 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).