High Performance CNC Spindles

A Leader in Precision Spindle Technologies...

SETCO™ is a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision spindles. With an installed base of over 250,000 spindles combined with more than 300 years of spindle design experience, we are recognized world-wide for manufacturing the most reliable spindle designs. Our trademark is to build spindles that achieve maximum performance and reliability using the most robust architecture in the industry.

Our customer base is large, serving companies of all sizes all over the world in a wide variety of applications, including: automotive, aerospace, construction, die/mold, cabling and winding, plastic, woodworking, stone cutting and general metalworking industries.

Our CNC machine tool product mix includes:

• Standard & custom spindle designs, which include:
• Field proven belt-driven, gear-driven, and motorized models
• Customizable designs to meet application requirements
• Designs with robust cutting capabilities and performance matched features
• Spindles designs that are extremely reliable and deliver extended life
• Spindles designs that can withstand harsh environments and demanding applications

We have selected a variety of SETCO spindle designs to illustrate expertise in high performance precision CNC spindles serving a wide variety of industries. Click here to see!

Spindles Designs with High Reliability and Built To Last

SETCO spindles offer machine builders higher performance in low maintenance packages. As a leader in spindle technologies, our expertise provides us the ability to achieve higher performance, deliver increased reliability, and reduced operating costs.

By applying state-of-the-art spindle technologies, we can deliver a spindle that will increase
productivity and reduce your manufacturing costs. For example, we use high performance greases, exclusively formulated for SETCO, to allow higher permissible operating speeds and lower operating temperatures. In most cases, we offer longer spindle life without the use of costly air/oil lubrication systems.

Another example is the use of hybrid bearing materials and bearing technologies to allow for higher load capacities, more speed, and increased precision. The use of hybrid bearing technologies allows for lower operating temperatures at higher speeds.

AirShield^™Spindle Seal System

Our revolutionary seal design, the patented SETCO AirShield™, eliminated the problems caused by contamination and coolant ingress-- the most common reason for all spindle bearing failure. The AirShield is the most reliable precision spindle seal system in the world, and over time, will reduce your spindle repair costs.

Historically, the most common spindle failure is caused by bearing failure due to contamination from coolant ingress, condensation, contamination, or chip damage. In most cases, contamination enters the spindle because the spindle seal failed. The SETCO AirShield eliminated spindle failure due to bearing contamination and proven itself as the best and most reliable spindle seal in the industry. This statement is proven by extensive testing over 6 years without a single failure attributable to the AirShield performance and backed by the longest and best warranty in the industry.

The patented AirShield design is the only spindle seal that offers both dynamic and static protection for 100% elimination of coolant ingress and spindle contamination. Unlike other spindle air seal systems, the AirShield design does not inhibit spindle bearing lubrication. It is non-contaminating and maintenance free requiring only clean and dry shop air. Most SETCO AirShield equipped spindles are provided with a 3-year limited warranty against contamination.

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Examples of High Performance Spindle Designs

SETCO spindles offer machine builders higher performance in low maintenance packages. As a leader in spindle technologies, our expertise provides us the ability to achieve higher performance, deliver increased reliability, and reduced operating costs. By applying state-of-the-art spindle technologies, we can deliver a spindle that will increase productivity and reduce your manufacturing costs.

The following spindles illustrate our expertise in high performance precision spindle technologies.

SETCO 120mm

This belt driven design is field tested and a proven cost effective and reliable architecture. The maximum operating speed of this spindle is 15,000 rpm. Spindle torque is drive dependent. The spindle utilizes hybrid ceramic bearings, grease lubricated, and is equipped with the AirShield™. As options, it can be equipped with variety of tool connections and a power drawbar.

SETCO 130mm

This popular belt driven spindle has a maximum speed of 15,000 rpm. It is equipped with hybrid ceramic bearings and utilizes permanent grease lubrication. This spindle is equipped with the patented AirShield™ spindle seal system to maximize reliability. As options, it can be equipped with a variety of tool connections, power drawbar, and other features like thru-spindle coolant and advanced helical belt drive technologies.

SETCO 140mm

This spindle is equipped with triplex set of 70mm steel front bearings and 65mm cylindrical rear roller bearing that delivers superior axial and radial stiffness. As configured, it provides a max. speed of 8,000 rpm. The spindle is grease lubricated and is equipped with the AirShield™. As options, this spindle can be equipped with a variety of tool/drawbar options.

SETCO 150mm

This popular belt-driven 15k spindle utilizes hybrid ceramic bearings. It utilizes a permanent grease lubrication system, a solid preloaded bearing system, and is equipped with the AirShield™ spindle seal system. As options, this spindle is equipped with a variety of tool connections, drawbar options, and can be arranged with advanced helical belt drive technologies.

SETCO 170mm

This popular belt-driven 15k spindle utilizes hybrid ceramic bearings. It utilizes a permanent grease lubrication system, a solid preloaded bearing system, and is equipped with the AirShield™ spindle seal system. As options, this spindle is equipped with a variety of tool connections, drawbar options, and can be arranged with advanced helical belt drive technologies.

SETCO 195mm

This large body belt driven spindle utilizes hybrid ceramic bearings and a permanent grease lubrication system. It features a solid preloaded bearing system and is equipped with the AirShield™ spindle seal system. Torque is drive dependent and maximum speed is up to 15,000 rpm. As options, this spindle is equipped with a variety of tool connections, drawbar types, and coolant options.

SETCO 170mm

This motorized CNC cartridge spindle is a standard SETCO design. It has a maximum operating speed of 20,000 rpm and can deliver up to 30kW (40hp) at 15,000 rpm. The spindle utilizes hybrid ceramic bearings, spring bearing preload, and permanent grease lubrication. As options, this spindle is equipped with a variety of tool connections and drawbar options. This spindle is equipped with the patented AirShield™ seal system.

SETCO 255mm

This motorized 2550mm cartridge CNC spindle is a SETCO high speed design. As shown, this spindle can deliver up to 20kW (26.8 hp) with a spindle range of 3,000 to 15,000 rpm (S1 rating). This spindle features permanent grease lubrication. It is equipped with a power drawbar, is arranged for thru-spindle coolant, and shown with BT40 tool interface. Optional tool interfaces: HSK63 or HSK80. Optional bearing configurations are available. Consult factory.

SETCO 300mm

This SETCO design is a heavy duty high torque motorized 300mm cartridge CNC spindle. It can deliver up to 30kW (40 hp) with a spindle range of 3000 to 13,000 RPM (S1 rating). This spindle features permanent grease lubrication system. It is equipped with a power drawbar, arranged for thru-spindle coolant, & shown with HSK100 tool interface. This spindle feature high-speed / torque capabilities. Options: Tool interface & bearing configurations. Consult factory.