Torsion
Springs
STEP
1
Measure the overall length of the spring--UNWOUND. Measure the spring only from coil to coil.
STEP
2
Measure the Inside Diameter of the spring. It will be one of the following:
| 1
3/4" |
2"
|
2
1/4"
Raynor Garage Doors only |
STEP
3
Determine the wire size.
Measure the length of 10 coils.
Refer to Wire Chart. Example: 10 coils measures 2 1/4" = .225 wire size.
| Wire
Chart |
| Length of 10 Coils |
Wire Size |
| 2 1/16" |
.207 |
| 2 3/16" |
.218 |
| 2 1/4" |
.225 |
| 2 5/16" |
.234 |
| 2 7/16" |
.243 |
| 2 1/2"
|
.250
|
| 2 5/8" |
.262 |
| |
Over .262
Wire, Call for Price. |
STEP
4
Determine Spring Wind.
Standing inside the garage, looking at the spring.
If the spring is mounted
in the center and points to the left, the spring is Right
Hand Wound.
If the spring points to
the right, it is Left Hand Wound.
Look at the end of your spring and refer to example below.
| |
| Left Hand
Wind |
Right Hand
Wind |
If you have 2 springs,
we highly recommend that you replace both springs.
If you have an Industrial or Commercial Door, or if your spring does not
match the spring chart above, please call for pricing. 800-829-6002
.
| |
| PRICE 1 SPRING
Right OR Left Hand Wound Spring. Click
Here |
| PRICE A Pair Of Springs,Right AND Left Hand Wound. Click
Here |
TO
ORDER BY PHONE
Please
call us at (800) 829-6002.
READ
Torsion springs can be hazardous, resulting
in personal injury if improperly installed or mishandled. Do not atempt install
them yourself unless you have the right tools, reasonable knowledge, mechanical
aptitude or experience. Never use screwdrivers or other substitutes for winding
bars. If you are unsure please call a professional or request professional installation
instructions.
