How To Order a Extension Spring How To Order a Torsion Spring

Extension Springs

We need the door weight and door height.

1. The pull weight of an extension spring is determined by the color code found on the end of the spring.
(Refer to Color Code Chart below.)

2. Measure door height. Standard height is 6 ft. 6 inches or 7 ft. If your door is over 7 ft. high, call for pricing.

If you cannot determine the color code, it will be necessary to weigh the door.

Here is how to weigh the door:

1. Put the door in the up position and secure. The best way to secure the door in the up
position is to snap a vice grip under both the bottom rollers.

2. Remove the springs from the door.

3. For a one car opening, lower the door onto one bathroom scale in the center of the
door and read weight.
For a double door (16 ft. wide or larger) use two bathroom scales. Locate the
scales two feet in from each side. Take the weight of both scales and add together
for door weight.

4. Measure door height. Standard height is 6 ft. 6 inches, or 7 ft. If your door is over
7 ft. high, call for pricing.

NOTE: PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

For technical support call 1-800-829-6002

Note: Extension spring pricing is for 6 ft. 6 inches and 7 ft. high doors.
Over 7 ft. high doors, call for price. 1 800-829-6002

Shipping and Handling Costs will be determined by spring weight and zip code.

If you have an Industrial or Commercial Door, or if your spring does not match the
Spring Chart above, please call for pricing.

Torsion Springs

STEP 1
Measure overall length of the spring--UNWOUND. Measure spring only.
Do not include the winding and stationary ends.

STEP 2
Measure the Inside Diameter of the spring. It will be one of the following:

STEP 3
Determine Wire Size.
Measure the length of 10 coils of the spring.
Refer to Wire Chart. Example: 10 coils measures 2 1/4" = .225 wire size.

STEP 4
Determine Spring Wind.
Standing inside the garage, looking at the spring.

If the spring is mounted in the center and points to the left, the spring is Right Hand Wound.

If the spring points to the right, it is Left Hand Wound.

Alternate method:
Look at the end of your spring and refer to example below.

Left Hand Wind	Right Hand Wind

WINDING TOOL

$15.00/pair

We recommend that you purchase springs with stationary and
winding ends factory installed.

If you have 2 springs, we recommend that you replace both springs.

Shipping and Handling Costs will be determined by spring weight and zip code

If you have an Industrial or Commercial Door, or if your spring does not
match the spring chart above, please call for pricing. 877-877-2919

Same day shipping if order is received before 12:00 noon EST.

To Order a Custom Torsion or Extension Spring
Please Call Us at
1-800-829-6002

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