Category: Garage Door Springs

4 Additional Areas That Can Affect the Balance of a Garage Door
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.
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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
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.
5 LOW HEADROOM SOLUTIONS FOR GARAGE DOORS
5 Low Headroom Solutions For Garage Doors
Many modern houses have living spaces above the garage which limits the space available for the garage door to travel. There are several options to help solve headroom issues. In this post, we go over some of those options.
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Garage Door Spring Wire Types Guide
At Service Spring Corp it is our goal to help you provide the best service and value to your customers. That is why we have put together this simple guide for understanding the different types of garage door spring wire types and the purpose of each. In this guide we will look at 4 types of spring wire, oil tempered, hard drawn, galvanized and square.
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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.
Quick guides to repair unbalanced torsion springs
Quick Guide: How to Repair Unbalanced Torsion Springs
In this article we will cover the safest way to repair an unbalanced torsion spring due to a broken or unbalanced cable. We hope that this guide will help you be a better installer and provide exceptional service to your customers.
How to measure and order torsion springs at SSC
How to Measure and Order Torsion Springs
The torsion spring is an integral part of today’s garage door. It is a simple piece of mechanical hardware that uses a counterbalance assembly. Learn how to determine the spring wind, length, and inside diameter.