Delapena spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Delapena spindles and motor spindles — the British manufacturer from the Cotswolds, a major international player in honing, with a range covering vertical and horizontal machines for every type of bore.
Delapena, the British world leader in precision honing
TLDR: Delapena (Cotswolds, United Kingdom) is a major international player in the honing industry, with a complete offering of machines using the latest technologies, hones and abrasives, including an application centre, a subcontract honing service and a reverse engineering tooling centre.
Delapena has established itself as a world leader in the design and manufacture of new-generation honing machines, with an impressive range of user-friendly, versatile machines designed for a precise, repeatable honing process. The manufacturer covers the whole application spectrum: the PowerHone, a vertical honing machine for large, heavy parts in small and medium batches (marine engine liners, pump bodies, cylinder barrels, valve bodies, compression blocks); the TubeHone, dominant for cylinders up to 4 metres long and 650 mm bore as standard (up to 1 m as an option); the CalibreHone, an innovative machine for long straight or tapered bores up to 1,200 mm, with tolerances and geometries below 2 microns for diameters up to 50 mm; and the ForceHone, with stroke speeds reaching 600 strokes per minute for small and medium parts.
A range of vertical and horizontal honing heads, manually or automatically expanding
TLDR: Delapena manufactures a complete range of vertical and horizontal honing heads, available in standard sizes from 25.4 mm to 762 mm, manually or automatically expanding, with a positive feed system that corrects bore irregularities effectively.
Delapena designs and develops a range of vertical honing heads to work with its Beamstroker and Autostroker systems, portable tools and PowerHone machines, with standard vertical tooling covering a diameter range from 25.4 mm to 762 mm. The positive feed design of these heads corrects bore irregularities effectively. Manual honing heads are supplied with an extension shaft and a drive rod for use in portable applications and on non-standard honing machines (drills, pneumatic drivers). Smaller heads use a double-cone expansion mechanism, while larger heads take stone sets mounted directly on the head, for larger bore diameters.
Delapena spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Vertical honing spindles and heads, PowerHone machines
- Long horizontal honing spindles, TubeHone (up to 4 m)
- Precision honing spindles for long bores, CalibreHone (tolerance below 2 µm)
- High stroke speed spindles, ForceHone (up to 600 strokes/min)
- Manually or automatically expanding honing heads, all standard sizes
Interfaces and specifications
The Delapena spindles and motor spindles we repair cover bore diameters from **25.4 to 762 mm** depending on the machine, with tolerances that can go below **2 microns** on the highest precision configurations — exact specifications (rotation speeds, power ratings) to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your machine.
Our expertise on your Delapena spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Delapena 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 honing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the positive feed system, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the precision requirements of industrial honing, 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 Delapena spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in vertical and horizontal honing heads of every size
- 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 vertical honing spindles of the PowerHone?
Yes, we work on these spindles, which are sized for large, heavy parts.
Do you work on CalibreHone spindles for very high precision long bores (below 2 microns)?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, taking care to preserve their level of accuracy.
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 TubeHone spindles for long cylinders (up to 4 metres)?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever the cylinder length being processed.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Delapena machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production rate.
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 Delapena spindles and motor spindles — vertical and horizontal honing spindles and heads — 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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Delapena® is a registered trademark of Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd. 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).