Repair of spindles and motor spindles fitted with GAMET bearings
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnosis of spindles and motor spindles fitted with GAMET bearings — a specialist in super precision tapered roller bearings, widely fitted to precision lathe spindles, Cazeneuve in particular.
GAMET, super precision tapered roller bearings for machine tool spindles
TLDR: GAMET makes super precision tapered roller bearings, widely found on precision lathe and machine tool spindles. The range covers plain cup, flanged and constant preload designs, with every bearing individually marked with its measured accuracy.
GAMET has built recognised expertise in super precision tapered roller bearings, a component category essential to spindles demanding the highest rotational accuracy. These GAMET spindle bearings are notably fitted to precision lathe spindles such as the Cazeneuve HB series, where each bearing is individually engraved with its measured accuracy, to the micron. Beyond machine tools, GAMET has diversified into other sectors using high-precision bearings — material coating, adhesives, printing and packaging.
One distinction worth making at diagnosis time: GAMET does not manufacture spindles. A spindle fitted with GAMET bearings remains a spindle from its own builder — Cazeneuve, or another. That matters when ordering a part. For the role of the component itself, see our page on spindle bearings.
A range of plain cup, flanged and constant preload tapered bearings
TLDR: GAMET bearings come as plain cup, flanged (C Type) and constant preload (P Type), plus double row versions for applications needing higher radial and axial stiffness.
GAMET super precision tapered roller bearings cover several configurations depending on the application: plain cup bearings, flanged bearings (C Type), which ease assembly and axial adjustment, and constant preload bearings (P Type), which spare the end user any preload setting — a welcome time saving at reassembly. Double row versions complete the range for applications requiring reinforced radial and axial stiffness, typical of precision lathe main spindles.
Every GAMET bearing is individually inspected and marked with its measured accuracy. That unit-level traceability is particularly valued where the slightest tolerance variation affects the spindle's final accuracy — and it makes our reassembly work easier, since the measured value is readable on the part itself.
Spindles and motor spindles fitted with GAMET bearings we cover (non-exhaustive)
- Precision lathe spindles fitted with GAMET tapered roller bearings, Cazeneuve in particular
- Plain cup, flanged (C Type) and constant preload (P Type) bearings
- Double row bearings for reinforced radial and axial stiffness
- GAMET motor spindle bearings on high-power, moderate-speed applications
- GAMET bearings integrated into third-party spindles, all brands
Interfaces and specifications
The GAMET spindle bearings we use in our repairs cover plain cup, flanged and constant preload configurations — exact references selected according to the original specification of your equipment.
GAMET motor spindle bearings remain rarer than on mechanical lathe spindles: the tapered roller favours stiffness over speed, which suits high-power spindles running at moderate rates. A GAMET spindle bearing is never picked from a catalogue — the original specification and the target preload determine the reference.
Our expertise on spindles and motor spindles fitted with GAMET bearings
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the whole life cycle of your spindles fitted with GAMET bearings, with the same rigour as on every other component in our portfolio.
On-site customer service
- Diagnosis and intervention directly on your machine, in your production workshop, to limit downtime caused by spindle bearing wear.
Full diagnosis
- Checks on clearances, balancing, the condition of the tapered bearings and preload, with a detailed technical report.
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- A maintenance programme matched to your production rate, with preventive bearing replacement ahead of full failure, plus corrective work when a breakdown occurs.
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Bearings replaced with GAMET references equivalent to or above the original, seals renewed and a rotation test in the workshop, restoring the builder's original tolerances.
Why choose Brochexpress for spindles and motor spindles fitted with GAMET bearings
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to the manufacturers, ensuring an objective diagnosis
- Expertise on super precision tapered roller bearings and constant preload 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 48 hours
- Workshop repair: around 20 working days, subject to parts availability
- 12-month warranty on all our repairs
Frequently asked questions
Why are GAMET bearings often more expensive than other references?
Their precision level, with individual inspection and marking of every bearing, justifies a higher cost than a standard bearing. It is a sound investment on spindles demanding the highest rotational accuracy.
Do you work on Cazeneuve lathe spindles fitted with GAMET bearings?
Yes. We diagnose and repair these spindles, respecting the original preload specification.
What is the average lead time for a GAMET spindle bearing replacement?
Allow around 20 working days in the workshop, depending on the condition of the spindle and the availability of the references.
Do you always use GAMET bearings for your repairs?
No. We select the bearings best suited to each spindle according to its original specification — GAMET is one option among others, alongside FAG, NSK and SKF.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract covering scheduled bearing replacement?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes matched to your production rate.
A reliable partner for your industrial performance
Whether it is an emergency callout, a full workshop overhaul or a preventive maintenance programme, Brochexpress puts its expertise at the service of your production. As an independent workshop, we work on spindles and motor spindles fitted with GAMET bearings, whatever the machine brand.
Our teams are available from our sites in Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland) for a needs assessment, a diagnosis or a tailored quotation.
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GAMET® is a registered trademark. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor for the GAMET manufacturer. Our activity is the independent repair and maintenance of industrial equipment, permitted as referential use of a trademark.