We offer Parlec live tool repair services for the Parlec T live tool models and other Parlec tools. Our repairs will typically cost 1/2, or less than 1/2 the price of a new live tool. Plus, we can upgrade the original non-sealed bearing design, to a sealed / shielded bearing design at all bearing locations. We keep bearings in stock for these live tools to allow us to keep pace with our repair volume. Lead-time can be as short as 2-3 days.
- Most live tools exceeding 0.001″ runout are due, or almost due, for a repair. 0.0008″ or less is the target runout for a live tool.
- Live tools like to rest as long as they cycle at full speed or maximum load. 5 minutes is a typical maximum run time followed by a 5 minute rest.
- 150 to 160F temperatures are common when running at full load.
- Disassembled and cleaned.
- Inspected dimensionally and visually.
- Quoted for repair.
- The spindles are assembled with new precision grade sealed / shielded bearings.
- If necessary, the spindle is ground to true the taper, and / or the bearing journals are plated and re-ground to proper bearing tolerance and total indicated runout.
- As required, the lower, middle and upper bearing housings may be bored, bushed, and reground to proper concentricity and dimensional tolerance.
- The spindles are re-assembled.
- The spindles are installed in the housing.
- The unit is run tested for 5-10 hours with testing of vibration, temperature, and noise levels
Why should you have your multi-spindle boring head, high speed right angle head, or other aggregate head, repaired by Ekstrom-Carlson?
- Lead-time: 1-2 Week average for multi-spindle heads, including tear down, inspection, quotation, and repair. 3-5 days for right angle heads and live tooling repairs.
- Price: Much lower price than the OEM, or the OEM distributor.
- USA repair: We repair the unit in Rockford, Illinois. It is not shipped overseas, as is often the case for various machines.
- Parts repair: Where possible, we will save money by repairing motor spindles and gear spindle shafts. Some manufacturer’s representatives will always quote a brand new unit if the unit drive shaft is damaged, or if the bearings require replacement. 75% of the time, we can save the original unit at less than 50% the cost of new.
- Sealed bearings when available and possible conversion to ceramic bearings.
- Free inspections.
- The condition of the machine before the rebuild along with accurately diagnosing any and all problems.
- Installing proper replacement parts including spindle grade bearings and parts with OEM tolerances that are known only to OEM’s such as Ekstrom-Carlson.
- Precision tolerance machinery and tooling including grinding, plating and balancing equipment.
- Experience and quality workmanship of the repair technician.
Live Tool Repair • Case Studies
Parlec
59-6353, BR2142-2 DR7001270 Tapered roller bearing DR7001463 Deep groove Bearing DR7001421 Deep groove Bearing DR7001112 Deep groove Bearing DR7000024 Misc. Seals / Grease / etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor And Assy Inspection Results: The spindle journal diameters show no appreciable wear and are acceptable for proper bearing fits. The bearing housing inner diameter meets design specifications and shows no appreciable wear. No ... Read More
Parlec
59-0084, BR1768-2, 2000rpm DR7001270 Tapered roller bearing DR7001463 Deep groove bearing DR7001471 Deep groove bearing DR7001210 Angular contact bearing DR7001854M Straighten / Plate & Grind Journal DR7000024 Misc. Seals / Grease / etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor And Assy Inspection Results: The upper spindle journal is bent. We will straighten and then plate and grind the bearing areas. The bearing housing ... Read More
Parlec
198.15830.000 DR7001643 Bearing DR7000973 Bearing DR7000787 Bearing DR7001127 Bearing DR7000009M Dust Grind Seal area DR7000039 Bearing Cartridge Repair DR7000024 Misc. Seals / Grease / etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor And Assy Inspection Results: •The spindle journal diameters show no appreciable wear and are acceptable for proper bearing fits. The seal area is rough. We will dust grind this area. •Two ... Read More
Parlec
198.15830.000, UK91/4/01 DR7001643 Bearing DR7000973 Bearing DR7000787 Bearing DR7001127 Bearing DR7000024 Misc. Seals/ Grease/ Etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor and Assy Inspection Results: •The spindle journal diameters show no appreciable wear and are acceptable for proper bearing fits. •The bearing housing inner diameter meets design specifications and shows no appreciable wear. No modification is required. •The taper runout is acceptable. ... Read More
Parlec Variable Angle Live Tool
196.13989.000, UK088/3/01, 6000rpm DR7001436 Angular contact bearing DR7001871 Angular contact bearing DR7001745 Deep groove bearing DR7000572 Deep groove bearing DR7001111 Deep groove bearing DR7001421 Deep groove bearing DR7000989 Needle roller bearing DR7000024 Misc. Seals / Grease / etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor And Assy Inspection Results: •The spindle journal diameters show no appreciable wear and are acceptable for proper bearing fits. •The ... Read More
Parlec Live Tool
BR1642-6, 59-0083, 4500rpm DR7000773 Angular contact bearing DR7001112 Deep groove bearing DR7000024 Misc. Seals / Grease / etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor And Assy Inspection Results: •The spindle journal diameters show no appreciable wear and are acceptable for proper bearing fits. •The bearing housing inner diameter meets design specifications and shows no appreciable wear. No modification is required. •The taper runout is ... Read More
Parlec Live Tool
BR1564-5, 59-0083 DR7000773 Angular contact bearing DR7001112 Deep groove bearing DR7000024 Misc. Seals / Grease / etc... DR7000041 Spindle Repair Labor And Assy Inspection Results: •The spindle journal diameters show no appreciable wear and are acceptable for proper bearing fits. •The bearing housing inner diameter meets design specifications and shows no appreciable wear. No modification is required. •The taper runout is acceptable. ... Read More