Reducing downtime: Repair or replacement spindle – which is more economical?

Whether a repair or the use of a replacement spindle is more economical cannot be answered in general terms.

The most economical solution results from a comprehensive consideration of downtime, time and costs, not from the individual price.

Repair is advisable when there is little time pressure and downtime is planned.

Exchange spindles are economical when downtime and follow-up costs are high.

What is often overlooked is that it's not the repair costs, but the downtime costs per hour that determine economic viability. In many cases, replacing the spindle pays for itself through the time saved alone, even if it appears more expensive at first glance.