Photo eyes keep garage doors from injuring people. They detect objects that would obstruct the door as it closes. However, a malfunctioning photo eye may keep the door from closing at all.
Often when a garage door will open but not close, the cause is a misaligned eye or a broken wire.…
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Commercial door operator manufacturers have designed three standard safety systems: the clutch, the photo eyes, and the rpm sensor. These keep the door from injuring people or damaging objects that might be obstructing the door.
First is the mechanical clutch that slips when something obstructs the door.…
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In the garage door industry, we distinguish between “openers” for residential applications and “operators” for commercial and industrial applications.
Back in the early eighties, I worked for Northwest Door in Elgin, Illinois. While there, I got to know a gentleman who had formerly worked for John Greene Corporation in Downers Grove, Illinois.…
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Are you hesitant to buy torsion springs because of the danger of winding and unwinding the springs? Let the S3 Winder remove this obstacle for you!
On an earlier blog titled “Torsion Spring Winding Systems,” we described the advantages and disadvantages of some of the various winding systems.…
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Buying garage door springs can be complicated, since there are a lot of different varieties on the market. We hope that this guide will help you find the exact type of spring you need.
Garage door cables are an essential part of any garage door assembly. The cables wrap around cable drums, which fasten to the shaft with set screws. When the shaft turns, the cables lift the door open. In this blog post, we will provide the basics of how garage door cables work, as well as how to assemble usable cables from lengths of raw cable, and troubleshooting procedures for when cables go wrong.…
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Extension spring tandem yokes allow for a total of four springs on an extension spring system. As a result, they are a good alternative for heavier doors. Using four smaller springs will also often save on the cost.…
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The purpose of a weather seal is to keep cold air from entering through the cracks around the garage door. In addition, weather seals, or weatherstripping, keeps insects and critters out of the garage. By weatherproofing a poorly sealed garage, you can keep your garage cleaner, save on your energy bill and stay warmer through the winter.…
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End hinges on new garage doors often break prematurely because the hinges are thinner and narrower.
We often recommend that customers with larger, heavier doors upgrade to the heavier 14 gauge end hinges when possible. Here is a comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of each.…
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Custom residential garage doors are a beautiful addition to any home, no matter how old it becomes. We always tend to think of the home as new, just like the day we bought it. When you can’t deny it any longer and admit it’s time for a repair (or maybe it breaks down and leaves you with no choice), you might worry that the right part won’t be available.…
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Huge inventory of torsion springs for same or next day shipping! Here you will find all you need in the most common sizes of 1 3/4," 2," 2 1/4," and 2 5/8" inside diameter springs. Larger 3 3/4" and 6" inside diameter commercial and industrial springs may require a day or two to ship. You'll also find TorqueMaster Springs, Extension Springs, Self-Storage door springs, steel rolling door springs and springs for one piece single panel doors.
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