Category: Torsion Springs

February 26, 2024

Don't Replace Your Garage Door Spring Call a Professional

Ah, the trusty garage door. It shelters your precious car, doubles as a storage haven for forgotten stuff, and even grants epic driveway basketball moments. When your once-gleaming door starts groaning like a haunted swing set, the culprit is likely a broken spring. That's where the big question arises: DIY or call the pros?

January 10, 2024

DuraMaster, Garage Door Springs

Ditch Traditional: Why Pros Should Embrace High-Performance Springs

Garage doors get slammed, bumped, and weathered – garage door springs endure a tireless battle against gravity. For professional garage door installers, reliability and customer satisfaction are key. That's where high-performance garage door springs come in. They're not just an upgrade; they're a game-changer.

October 5, 2023

Garage Door Products, Garage Door Tools

Did You Know? 12 Products We Offer at SSC

When it comes to garage door products, SSC stands out as a trusted name in the industry. But did you know just how diverse and wide our product range is? In this blog post, we'll introduce you to some of our unique or lesser-known products.

August 29, 2022

Garage Door, garage door roller

4 Additional Areas That Can Affect the Balance of a Garage Door

Garage door springs are one of the most common issues for unbalanced garage doors, but there are 4 additional areas to check when a door is unbalanced.

5 Things for correct spring size blog card

August 29, 2022

Garage Door, Garage Door Springs

5 Things to Determine the Correct Garage Door Spring Size

Determining the correct garage door spring is dependent on a few variables. In this article we go over what those are and how to use our SSC Spring Engineering App to quickly determine the correct spring size.

3 Factors for determining the correct cable length for a garage door

August 29, 2022

cable length, Garage Door

3 Factors for Determining Garage Door Cable Length

Ensuring that a garage door has the proper cable length is vital for a door to balance and function properly. There are 3 things to consider for determining the proper cable length. Check out this article to learn more.

DASMA Color Codes Blog Featured Image SSC

April 1, 2021

DASMA, Garage Door

DASMA Color Codes for Garage Door Springs

When you look closely at garage door torsion or extension springs, you’ve likely noticed the colorful paint that is used to differentiate springs the overhead door industry. DASMA has created the industry standard for color-coding springs.

March 10, 2021

Extension Springs, Garage Door Springs

3 Garage Door Spring Stocking Methods - Advantages & Disadvantages

Looking for help on how to manage your inventory and stock? In this guide we look at 3 different ways to stock garage door springs while addressing the advantages and disadvantages of each.

December 2, 2020

Garage Door, Garage Door Springs

How to Cut & Cone Torsion Spring

In this how-to guide from SSC Solutions Education, we look at how to cut and cone a torsion spring. You might be wondering why you need to know this if the torsion spring comes from the manufacturer completed with everything installed? You may run into times when you need to alter the new spring from what you have in stock.

Converting a door from Extension Spring to Torsion Spring

November 4, 2020

Extension Springs, Garage Door

Converting A Door From Extension To Torsion Spring

In this how-to guide, we will be going through the proper steps to convert a garage door from an extension spring to torsion spring setup. We are confident that this guide will help you be a better installer and, in turn, help you provide better service and value to your customer.

Quick Guide: Garage Door Track

Guide: Truck Trailer Door Installation and Repair

4 Additional Areas That Can Affect the Balance of a Garage Door

How to Measure and Order Torsion Springs

Basic Spring Engineering

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March 12, 2024

Garage Door Business, Garage Door Tools

10 Valuable Tools Every Garage Door Repair Business Needs

In the competitive realm of garage door repair, time is money. Choosing tools that streamline your processes and enhance your problem-solving capabilities is paramount. This guide will help you make informed decisions, ensuring that every tool in your arsenal is an asset, contributing to the success and efficiency of your business.

February 26, 2024

Garage Door Springs, Professional

Don't Replace Your Garage Door Spring Call a Professional

January 10, 2024

DuraMaster, Garage Door Springs

Ditch Traditional: Why Pros Should Embrace High-Performance Springs

December 1, 2023

Garage Door Drum, Garage Door Springs

Understanding 3 Impacts Of The Garage Door Drum

Often overlooked, the garage door drum stands as a fundamental yet underestimated component crucial for the smooth operation of garage doors. This article looks at the impact of the garage door drum on the overall functionality of garage doors.

October 19, 2023

Garage Door Lube, Garage Door Maintenance

Garage Door Lubricants and Choosing the Right One

Garage doors, whether in residential or commercial settings, play a vital role in our daily lives. To keep them functioning smoothly and reliably, lubricant is a critical factor. Different lubricants are available to address the specific needs of various garage door components, from springs and rollers to tracks and hinges.

October 5, 2023

Garage Door Products, Garage Door Tools

Did You Know? 12 Products We Offer at SSC

Importance of Commercial Overhead Door with Miller Edge

September 1, 2023

Commercial, Commercial Overhead Door

The Importance of Safety for Commercial Overhead Door

In the bustling world of business, where productivity and efficiency take the forefront, it's easy to overlook a critical aspect that forms the backbone of any successful enterprise - safety. Miller Edge and SSC are teaming up to provide a series designed to bring a better understanding of commercial garage door safety.

SSC Safety & Security Upsell Series Blog Featured Image

August 22, 2023

Garage Door Safety, Garage Door Security

Ideal Upsell - 8 Products That Provide Peace of Mind Safety

One effective way to enhance your service and provide unparalleled value to your clients is by offering a range of safety products as upsells.In this blog, we'll explore the world of upselling safety products, discuss their importance and benefits, and provide a curated list of essential items that can provide safety and peace of mind.

July 19, 2023

Garage Door Openers, Garage Door Operators

Ideal Upsell – New Technology Garage Door Openers

The third installment of our Ideal Upsell Series, where we delve into the world of modern garage door openers that provide homeowners with enhanced security and convenience. In today's market, these innovative devices come equipped with a variety of unique features.

Category: Torsion Springs