Heckert spindle and motorized spindle repair
Brochexpress is an independent workshop specialising in the repair, maintenance and diagnostics of Heckert spindles and motorized spindles — a historic German manufacturer from Chemnitz, today a subsidiary of the Starrag group, a reference in horizontal machining centres for prismatic parts.
Heckert, decades of expertise in Chemnitz, today a Starrag subsidiary
TLDR: Heckert (Chemnitz, Germany, part of the Starrag group) designs modular and flexible horizontal machining centres, with a range covering 4-axis (Athletic) and 5-axis (X5, T-Series) configurations, for complete machining of prismatic parts in a single clamping position.
Founded under the auspices of the Treuhand-Anstalt Berlin trust company under the name « Heckert Chemnitzer Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH », the company has built over the decades a reputation for precision and rigidity, values embodied by Heckert machining centres throughout their long history on the market. Part of the Starrag group, Heckert offers flexible and modular horizontal machining centres in the Athletic series (HEC 630, 800, 1000, 1600, 1800), allowing complete machining on several sides in a single clamping position, to reduce production times and increase machining quality. The X5 series, developed from the HEC Athletic, is fitted with a numerically controlled tilting rotary table for flexible complete machining of housing-shaped parts. The more recent T series is a 5-axis horizontal machining centre with a fast rotary table, positioned and driven on both sides.
A range of robust ISO 50 spindles, with process monitoring
TLDR: Heckert horizontal machining centres feature ISO 50 interface spindles, with rotation speeds of up to 2,500 rpm for powers of 37 kW, combined with rotary tables offering very fine indexing (0.001°) and tool and process monitoring systems.
Heckert Athletic series horizontal machining centres (for example the HEC 1600) feature an ISO 50 interface spindle, with a spindle bearing diameter of 200 mm, a 37 kW drive motor and rotation speeds from 20 to 2,500 rpm. The associated boring spindle can reach 150 mm in diameter, with an axial travel (W axis) of 740 mm. The rotary table offers very fine indexing, in the order of 0.001° on the B axis, for precise positioning of heavy prismatic parts. These machines integrate tool and process monitoring systems (ARTIS technology), as well as spindle solutions specially designed for specific applications such as the wind power industry.
Heckert spindles covered (non-exhaustive list)
- ISO 50 spindles, up to 2,500 rpm and 37 kW, Athletic series
- Associated boring spindles, up to 150 mm in diameter
- 5-axis machining centre spindles with tilting rotary table, X5 series
- 5-axis centre spindles with fast rotary table driven on both sides, T series
- Spindles specially designed for the wind power industry
Interfaces and specifications
The Heckert spindles we repair are mainly ISO 50 interface spindles, with rotation speeds typically between 20 and 2,500 rpm and powers around 37 kW on standard configurations.
Our expertise on your Heckert spindles
TLDR: Brochexpress works across the entire life cycle of your Heckert 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 manufacturing line
Full diagnostics
- Inspection of clearances, balancing, bearing condition, sealing and process monitoring systems, with a detailed technical report
Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Maintenance programme tailored to the production rates of the automotive and industrial component sectors, 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 Heckert spindles
- An independent workshop, with no capital ties to manufacturers, guaranteeing an objective diagnosis
- Expertise in boring spindles and fine-indexing rotary tables
- 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 ISO 50 spindles of Athletic series machining centres?
Yes, we work on these spindles, whatever the configured rotation speed.
Do you work on the spindles of T series 5-axis centres with fast rotary tables?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, taking into account their table driven on both sides.
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 spindles specially designed for the wind power industry?
Yes, we diagnose and repair these spindles, suited to the specific requirements of this sector.
Do you offer a preventive maintenance contract for a fleet of Heckert machines?
Yes, we draw up preventive maintenance programmes tailored to your production pace, particularly relevant for automotive and industrial components.
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 Heckert spindles and motorized spindles — horizontal machining centres for prismatic parts — with the responsiveness and rigour demanded by the most exacting industrial environments: automotive and industrial components.
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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Heckert® is a registered trademark of the Starrag group. Brochexpress is neither affiliated with, nor a partner of, nor an authorised distributor of the Starrag group. 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).