Ekstrom Carlson repairs and rebuilds Bristol spindles and live tooling to OEM performance standards — including milling heads, angle heads, and turning attachments. Our technicians service Bristol spindles across CNC lathes, machining centers, and multi-axis turning equipment.
Every repair starts with a full disassembly and written diagnosis. We replace worn bearings, restore tapers, repair housings, and rebuild with precision components — then dynamically balance, run-out test, and thermally verify every spindle before it ships back to you.
Our Process
Full disassembly, bearing inspection, housing measurement, and root‑cause analysis. You receive a written evaluation before any work begins.
Bearing replacement, shaft re‑grinding, taper restoration, seal replacement, and housing repair — using components matched to OEM specifications.
Dynamic balancing, thermal testing at operating speed, and run‑out verification. Every spindle ships with a documented test report.
Bristol spindle models we repair
| Brand | Model / RMA Number | Serial / Job Number | Max RPM | Parts Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | VDI/59-0083/370.15621.000 Live Tool | VDI / — | — | |
| Bristol | VDI40 Live Tool | VDI40 / — | — | |
| Bristol | 190.14724.000 Live Tool | 190.14724.000 / R20231168 | 4,500 rpm | 700040570001492 70014637000989 |
| Bristol | — Live Tool | — / R2017270 | — | |
| Bristol | VDI Live Tool | VDI / R2016692 | 4,500 rpm | dr7000405dr70001492 dr7000925dr7000989 |
| Bristol | 190.14712.000 Live Tool | 190.14712.000 / R2019736 | 3,500 rpm | 7000110700057270014717000989 |
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