Tag: Garage Door Springs

5 Things for correct spring size blog card
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.
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3 Factors for determining the correct cable length for a garage door
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.
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Common Terms
Extension Springs, Garage Door
Common Garage Door Terms to Know For Dealer and Installers
At SSC we want to help you get familiar with some of the numerous industry specific terms and definitions that you as a dealer/installer will need to know in the field. This glossary of terms will be looking at the most common terms you would use on a daily basis.
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Image of the different garage door spring sire types.
Garage Door Springs
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, 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.
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Counterbalance, Garage Door Springs
Introduction to Counterbalance Assembly
The counterbalance assembly does the heavy lifting of any garage door. Without it, the garage door is dead weight. The main components of the counterbalance assembly are the springs, drums, cables and cones, shaft, center and end bearing plates.
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Stocking Springs
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.
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How to cust and cone a torsion spring
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.
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Installing a LiftMaster 8500W Operator
Garage Door, Garage Door Opener
How to Install LiftMaster 8500W Jackshaft Opener
In this guide, we will be going through the steps for installing a LiftMaster model 8500W jackshaft opener on a residential 2-car sectional garage door. We are confident that this guide will help you be a better installer and provide better service and value to your customer.
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Converting a door from Extension Spring to Torsion Spring
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.
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Contact the industry’s leading customer service team

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Monday-Friday
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Monday – Friday
4:30 AM to 3:00 PM

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833-SSC-DOOR (833-772-3667)
Local & Int’l: 330-556-6686

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SSC Created Holiday Boxes for those serving in the military.
Care Packages, Giving Back
Giving Back to Our Troops
This past December, our team took to the stores to find socks, games, snacks, journals, and many other fun items to create care packages for our active military troops during the holiday season.
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News, Press Release
SSC Launches New Territories
At SSC we are always looking for ways to improve our high-quality customer service. Recently SSC's territories have been changed to better serve our customer base.
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Garage Door, garage door track
Quick Guide: Garage Door Track
Garage door tracks are one of the most important parts of any garage door. You want to make sure you use quality materials when installing and repairing residential or commercial garage doors. In this guide we look at the various options available.
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Brush Seal, Door Stop
Guide: Garage Door Weather Seal
Garage door weather seals are one of the most important parts of a garage door. So much so, that it can seem overwhelming with all the different options available. In this article we touch on the options and tips for each.
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4 Additional Areas That Can Affect the Balance of a Garage Door
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.
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5 Things for correct spring size blog card
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.
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