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TORISON SPRINGS

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Torsion Springs



STEP 1 Measure overall length of the spring--UNWOUND. Measure spring only. Do not include the winding and stationary ends.

STEP 2 Measure the Inside Diameter of the spring. It will be one of the following:

1 3/4" 2" 2 1/4"

STEP 3 Determine Wire Size. Measure the length of 10 coils of the spring. 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.

Alternate method: Look at the end of your spring and refer to example below.

Left Hand Wind Right Hand Wind

WINDING TOOL



$22.95/pair

Pricing Information Product Price Action Springs that have a Wire Size .207 to .243 $45.00 OVER_ALL_LENGTH 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 46.5 47 47.5 48 INSIDE_DIAMETER 1_3/4 2 2_1/4 WIRE_SIZE .207 .218 .225 .234 .243 ALTERNATE_METHOD Right_Hand_Wound Left_Hand_Wound Right_And_Left_Hand_Wound

Springs that have a Wire Size .250 to .262 $55.00 OVER_ALL_LENGTH 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 46.5 47 47.5 48 INSIDE_DIAMETER 1_3/4 2 2_1/4 WIRE_SIZE .250 .262 ALTERNATE_METHOD Right_Hand_Wound Left_Hand_Wound Right_And_Left_Hand_Wound

Winding & Stationary Ends Included Winding Tool (per pair) $15.00

If you have 2 springs, we 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

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WARNING!

Torsion springs can be hazardous, resulting in personal injury if improperly installed or mishandled. Do not attempt 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.