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:
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
Pricing
Information |
Product |
Price |
Action
|
Springs
that have a Wire Size .207 to .243 |
$45.00 |
|
Springs
that have a Wire Size .250 to .262 |
$55.00 |
|
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
Same day shipping
if order is received before 12:00 noon EST.
TO ORDER BY PHONE
Please
call us at (800) 829-6002
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.