Single Torsion Spring Garage Door

Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.

Single torsion spring garage door. 1 75 means the inside diameter is 1 inches. Require only one spring. Torsion spring inside diameter and overall length in many cases the inside diameter of the torsion spring will be indicated on the stationary cone in between the two springs at the midpoint of the door. Many manufacturers have cut costs by using a single spring on a double wide 16 steel garage door.

X 32 in yellow left hand wind 4 7 out of 5 stars 132 13 01 93 95. At this point you will wind the springs. Other problems frequently ensue when a single spring is used on a double car garage door. If you cannot find the size.

Garage door in many cases will dictate how many springs are needed for your garage door if the garage door is a single car door either 8 7 or 8 8 made of aluminum or other lightweight material then it will. If the spring breaks near the stationary cone a large portion of the spring spins loose with the winding cone secured to the shaft. Prime line gd 12233 left hand wind garage door torsion spring replace broken garage door springs 243 in. You will be winding up on the torsion spring.

Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation. Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance. Torsion springs are the most common type of springs found in garages and can lift more weight than extension springs. Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.

When the spring unwinds the energy is released causing the door to rise. 2 means the inside diameter is two inches etc. In most cases on double door 16 feet wide and larger we recommend replacing with a two spring system. Mounted horizontally above the opening garage door torsion springs are twisted as the door goes down storing energy in the process.

All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. My garage door spring broke it has one spring should i upgrade to a two spring system 5 100 1 vote many builders install one spring on garage door when they install the door.