Giordano Colombo spindle and motor spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Giordano Colombo spindles and motor spindles — the Italian manufacturer founded in 1956 (Elettromeccanica Giordano Colombo), a world leader in custom motor spindles for wood, plastic, glass, aluminium, stone and metal.
Giordano Colombo, more than 65 years of Italian expertise in custom motor spindles
TLDR: Elettromeccanica Giordano Colombo S.r.l. (GC), founded in 1956 by the entrepreneur Giordano Colombo, has become one of the leading international references in the design and manufacture of motor spindles, birotary heads and multi-spindle units, with a recognised ability to design custom motor spindles in small and large batches alike.
Founded in 1956 by Giordano Colombo, an entrepreneur with a passion for applied research, Elettromeccanica Giordano Colombo (GC) is today one of the leading international references in the design and manufacture of motor spindles, birotary heads and multi-spindle units for working wood, plastic, glass, aluminium, light alloys, stone and metal. What sets GC apart is its considerable ability to design "made to measure" motor spindles in line with the specific requirements of the customer, suggesting possible technological innovations, with production flexibility that handles small batches as readily as large quantities. All GC motor spindles are manufactured entirely in Italy. The manufacturer has also developed the GC Smart Spindle system, an intelligent device for real-time monitoring of each motor spindle, allowing diagnosis at any time and planning of preventive maintenance.
A range of motor spindles, birotary heads and multi-spindle units with manual or automatic tool change
TLDR: Giordano Colombo motor spindles cover a wide range of power ratings, from 0.3 kW to 35 kW, with rotation speeds reaching 40,000 rpm, available with manual or automatic tool change, cooled by compressed air or liquid.
The wide power range of GC motor spindles, from 0.3 kW to 35 kW, with rotation speeds reaching 40,000 rpm, allows versatile use across every type of machining. GC manual change motor spindles are designed for applications on machine tools for wood, plastic, aluminium, light alloys, glass and marble, ideal for milling, drilling, edging and squaring. GC automatic change motor spindles are designed for applications on machine tools for wood, plastic, aluminium, light alloys, steel, glass and marble, the liquid-cooled RA series being particularly suited to severe workloads on steel, marble and aluminium. GC multi-spindle units result from combining two or more motor spindles with sometimes different electrical and mechanical characteristics, suited to space constraints on 3 and 5-axis machine tools, with the possibility of using different tools for roughing and finishing.
Giordano Colombo spindles and motor spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- Manual change motor spindles, RC series (0.3 to 7.4 kW, up to 40,000 rpm)
- Liquid-cooled automatic change motor spindles, RA series (up to 35 kW)
- Birotary heads for multi-angle machining
- Multi-spindle units for 3 and 5-axis machines
- Custom motor spindles for specific applications (wood, plastic, glass, aluminium, stone, metal)
Interfaces and specifications
The Giordano Colombo spindles and motor spindles we repair cover power ratings from **0.3 to 35 kW**, with rotation speeds reaching **40,000 rpm**, with ER40, ISO 25/30 SF or HSK F63 interfaces depending on the model — exact specifications to be confirmed on quotation according to the reference of your spindle.
Our expertise on your Giordano Colombo spindles and motor spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Giordano Colombo 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 production line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and the cooling system (compressed air or liquid), with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates of wood, plastic and composite materials, 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 Giordano Colombo spindles and motor spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in custom motor spindles, birotary heads and multi-spindle units
- 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 Giordano Colombo birotary heads and multi-spindle units?
Yes, we work on these assemblies, whatever the combination of motor spindles fitted.
Do you work on liquid-cooled automatic change motor spindles, RA series?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, taking their cooling circuit into account.
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 Giordano Colombo motor spindles designed to measure for a specific application?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, whatever their original configuration.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Giordano Colombo motor spindles?
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 Giordano Colombo spindles and motor spindles — custom motor spindles, birotary heads and multi-spindle units — 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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Giordano Colombo® is a registered trademark of Elettromeccanica Giordano Colombo S.r.l.. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of Elettromeccanica Giordano Colombo S.r.l.. 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).