Geibel & Hotz spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specializing in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Geibel & Hotz spindles and motor spindles. Geibel & Hotz is a German manufacturer of cylindrical (RS series) and surface (FS series) grinders, based in Homberg (Ohm) since 1956.
Geibel & Hotz, family-run cylindrical and surface grinders
TLDR: Geibel & Hotz GmbH (Homberg (Ohm), Germany) has built RS cylindrical and FS surface grinders since 1956. The company is family-run, now in its fourth generation, and has delivered more than 12,000 machines.
The company has built grinders in Homberg (Ohm) since 1956, first under the name ELB-Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH. Geibel & Hotz GmbH was established in 1980. It is family-run, now in its fourth generation, and claims more than 12,000 machines delivered.
The RS (cylindrical) series ranges from the RS CB workshop grinder, with 600 or 1,000 mm between centres, to the RS CNC with up to 6,000 mm, with external wheels up to 750 mm. The FS (surface) series includes the FS SD, FS CB and FS CNC, the latter for workpieces up to 2,000 × 1,000 mm. Customers range from training workshops to automotive suppliers, in toolmaking, moulds, printing, packaging, automotive and aerospace.
Bearing spindles in replaceable cartridges
TLDR: All wheel and workhead spindles run on rolling bearings. A cartridge design allows quick replacement after a crash. Every wheel spindle is tested before delivery.
The manufacturer states that its wheel and workhead spindles run on rolling bearings and are designed as cartridges, for quick replacement after a collision. For example, an FS 640 SD surface grinder (2020) is listed with a 3.7 kW Geibel & Hotz wheel spindle at 1,400 rpm and a 300 × 50 × 76.2 mm wheel. Power ratings for other models are not published: we confirm them in our quote, from the machine's nameplate.
Geibel & Hotz spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Wheel spindles on RS CB and RS CNC cylindrical grinders
- Workhead spindles on RS grinders
- Wheel spindles on FS SD, FS CB and FS CNC surface grinders
- Replaceable cartridge spindles
- Spindles on older Geibel & Hotz grinders
Interfaces and specifications
Values taken from an FS 640 SD and from RS series documentation. Other models: to be confirmed in our quote.
Our expertise on your Geibel & Hotz spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress covers the entire life cycle of your Geibel & Hotz spindles and motor spindles, with the same rigour as for the other brands in our portfolio.
On-site service
- Diagnostics and repair directly on your machine, to limit production downtime
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of play, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and lubrication, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme matched to your production rate, with corrective work in case of failure
Overhaul and refurbishment
- Grinding, bearing replacement, seal refurbishment and run-in test in our workshop, restoring original tolerances
Why choose Brochexpress for your Geibel & Hotz spindles
- Independent workshop, with no financial ties to the manufacturers, ensuring an objective diagnosis
- Experience with cylindrical and surface grinding spindles, including replaceable cartridges
- Two service locations: Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland)
- Support from the first intervention through to the return to production
Turnaround and warranty
- On-site service within 48 hours
- Workshop repair: around 20 working days depending on parts availability
- 12-month warranty on all our repairs
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair the spindles of Geibel & Hotz RS cylindrical grinders?
Yes, we repair the wheel spindle as well as the workhead spindle.
Do you work on FS surface grinders?
Yes, we check the bearings, runout and balancing of the wheel spindle.
Can a Geibel & Hotz replaceable cartridge spindle be repaired?
Yes, the cartridge is quickly swapped on the machine, and we overhaul the old one in our workshop.
What is the average turnaround for a complete overhaul?
Allow around 20 working days in our workshop, depending on the condition of the spindle and parts availability (bearings, seals, specific components).
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Geibel & Hotz machines?
Yes, we set up preventive maintenance programmes matched to your production rate and the criticality of your machines.
Are you an official Geibel & Hotz partner?
No. Brochexpress is an independent repair and maintenance workshop. We are neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Geibel & Hotz GmbH. Our business covers independent 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).
A reliable partner for your industrial performance
Whether you need emergency on-site service, a complete workshop overhaul or a preventive maintenance programme, Brochexpress puts its expertise at the service of your production. As an independent workshop, we work on your Geibel & Hotz spindles and motor spindles.
Our teams are available from our Beaurepaire (France) and Lussery-Villars (Switzerland) sites for a needs assessment, a diagnosis or a tailored quote.
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Geibel & Hotz® is a registered trademark of its owner. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Geibel & Hotz GmbH. 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).