Detailed information on the types of garage door cables If you have a garage, you must be aware of the garage door cables which are one of the important parts in the garage door system. But, it is not sure that you also know their functions. As garage is also a part of your property, you need to ensure its security which can only be done by the properly garage door. Garage doors are much different from the ordinary doors both in the term of size and the mechanism on which they work. So, it is necessary to know about each and every part of your garage door as emergency can break out anytime. Here, in this article, we are going to discuss about garage door cables and their types in details. The importance of cables can be depicted from the answer of the question that whether you have seen any garage door without cables. Obviously, the answer will be “no”. As cables play a major role in the working of garage door, any defects in them can bring the door to non-working state.
The broken cables can also result into off track garage doors. So, if you want your garage door working properly without any problem then you need to ensure the proper maintenance of all its parts. However, for ensuring efficient maintenance techniques, it is must to have knowledge about the door parts. So, let us tell you about the types of garage door cables. Garage door cables are mainly of three types which are: These are the cables that are installed on the door systems that are incorporated with the torsion springs. As these cables and springs work collectively, it depends on the number of springs that how many cables you need to install on the particular door system. One cable is required to support the single spring. Torsion cables are installed on the cable drums which are mounted on the track above the garage door and their other end is attached to the bottom brackets of the door. Performing the same function as that of torsion cables, extension cables are installed on the doors equipped with extension door springs.
They work in the same way as that of torsion springs but the main difference in both of them is that extension cables are installed on the pulley and brackets. The main function of the extension cables and the torsion cables is to aid the garage door springs in the opening and closing of garage door. Third type of cables is different from the previous ones. The main purpose of safety cables is to ensure safety. These cables are installed on the door systems in which extensions springs have been used. Safety cables are installed on the springs in the way that they pass through their middle along the spring length. In the case, the garage door springs break, these cables will prevent the broken parts from shattering. This in turn will prevent the garage door from becoming a projectile and causing damage.At Precision Door, we provide garage door maintenance and repairs using only commercial-grade garage door parts in Seattle. Learn more about essential parts below.Our heavy-duty, high-cycle, garage door torsion springs provide over 90% of the lift you need to raise a garage door.
Typical life expectancy for a torsion spring depends on how many times they open and close the garage door. One opening and closing is one “cycle.” Precision Door’s torsion springs can last for a minimum of 33,000 cycles, which is about four times as long as most standard industry springs. We provide powder-coated, commercial-grade springs that are not typically available at retail outlets. We use heavy-duty extruded aluminum drums to lift the garage door. Each 12’ cable drum has a lift weight capacity of 275 lbs.; compared to most other 8’ drums with a capacity of 265 lbs. Precision Door’s drums can lift virtually all new garage doors with ease and efficiency.Cables attach to your garage door from the drums to the bottom bracket of the door. As part of the torsion system, they are under extreme tension. When they wear down or fray, they can snap, possibly causing serious injury to anyone nearby or damaging other garage door parts. Precision Door’s cables are heavy-duty, 7X19 1/8” aircraft quality.
These cables have more strands per wire and more wires than standard industry cables. They can withstand prolonged stress and extreme temperatures.Our 13 ball-bearing rollers are ultra-quiet. These 75-lb load rollers can withstand 80,000 cycles with zero failures while operating your garage door quieter than ever.These heavy-duty, 12-gauge steel plates provide the primary support for the torsion system. The sealed, hardened steel balls of the plates help the torsion system shaft rotate smoothly and quietly. They also help minimize stress on the entire garage door system. Our premium garage doors also utilize zinc-plated brackets made of heavy-duty, 12-gauge steel.At Precision Door, we use a heavy-duty, 11-gauge, steel center-bearing bracket to support the torsion system shaft. It ensures smooth and quiet operation. This bracket can endure high-load capacities and extreme weather conditions.If your garage door needs maintenance or repairs, call Precision Garage Door of Seattle to get the best garage door parts.
We can help your garage door system last longer and operate more smoothly and quietly.Vital HouseholdHousehold JobsOverhead TorsionCoat OverheadSprings DrainDoor Lubricant10 MaintenanceGarage Door MaintenanceHome Maintenance ChecklistForwardLube Garage Door Springs or Replace Them Sooner Rather Than Later - Coat the overhead torsion springs mounted above roller tracks with a garage door lubricant. All springs will eventually break because of metal fatigue and/or corrosion, but lubing them at least once a year will make them last longer. Spraying can be messyStandard garage door springs can endure approximately 10,000 open-close cycles, depending on the springs and usage. At North Shore Commercial Door, we let you decide whether you want standard garage door torsion springs or upgraded springs good for 25,000 cycles (converted cycles range +/- 4K cycles). We also offer customized springs in any size that you need, up to 39 inches in length.When ordering your garage door torsion spring replacements, keep in mind that it�s best to replace both springs even if only one is broken.
Since the springs are designed to work for a predetermined number of cycles, you�ll save time and money by replacing both whenever a spring breaks. See our �Questions� app below to get staff-and user-generated answers to questions about this product.Sturdy springs made to last for years of regular use Comes with end cones attached as shown Choose standard springs (10,000 open-close cycles) or upgrade to 25,000-cycle springs for just $15.00 Available in wire sizes to the nearest 1/16th inch Available in inside diameter to the nearest 1/16th inch Order custom spring sizes up to 39 inches in length Choose from left- or right-wound springs Note: When long life spring option is picked the spring size changes and is usually larger.The four items required to purchase the correct replacement torsion spring:#1 Wire Size #3 Length of spring #4 Wind of spring (Right or left wound)WIRE SIZE:A spring�s wire size can be determined by several different tools or techniques.
Use of a caliper, micrometer, or wire gauge are common ways to determine a spring�s wire size. If none of these tools are available, simply measure ten coils of wire to the nearest 1/16th of an inch, and refer to the Spring Wire Chart. The spring must be tightly compressed, with no gaps. It�s also a good idea to measure twenty coils as a double check. INSIDE DIAMETER:Measure the inside diameter to the nearest 1/16th of an inch. In most cases, the cones inserted in each end of the spring will have a manufacturers name (OHD or Raynor, etc.) which will give a clue toward the proper identity. The chart on the right shows common ID�s used by various manufacturers. If no manufacturers name is evident, usually a part number on the cone will indicate the inside diameter: 134 or 175 = 1 3/4" ID 258 or 263 = 2 5/8" ID 375 or 334 = 3 3/4" IDLENGTH OF SPRING:Measure spring length with the spring in its unwound state. In the case of a distorted or broken spring, simply count the total number of coils and multiply by the wire size.
120 coils x .250 wire = 30" 120 coils x .375 wire = 45"RIGHT OR LEFT HAND WOUND:To ensure the correct wind, please refer to the Winding Chart below. Please remember the side of the door a spring is located on does not indicate the wind of the spring. Most winding cones are color coded for hand identification. Right hand wound springs should have red winding cones. Left hand wound springs should have black winding cones.LEFT WOUND SPRING AND RIGHT WOUND SPRING RESPECTIVELYFor a complete list of our Garage Door Springs Click HereGarage Door Torsion Springs 2-5/8" ID for Commercial Garage DoorsGarage Door Torsion Springs 3-3/4" ID for Commercial Garage DoorsGarage Door Torsion Spring Replacement Kit Comes with Spring and Winding Bars - Max Length 39"Mini Warehouse Garage Door Spring for Self Storage DoorsNylon Garage Door Shaft Insert, 1"Flanged Radial Garage Door Bearing, 1"Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Garage Door Spring 18" Garage Door Torsion Spring Winding Bars3/32" Cable set for 7' high Garage door with torsion springs 104"3/32" Cable set for 8' high Garage door with torsion springs 116"1/8" Cable set for 7' High Garage Door with Torsion Springs 100"1/8" Cable set for 8' High Garage Door with Torsion Springs 116"1/8" Cable set for 9' High Garage Door