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Here are the new torsion spring instructions for printing for personal use. Please remember these are copyrighted.

Enjoy!

Dan

For most of the world, the global pandemic has become a thing of the recent past. However, the supply chain issues resulting from the pandemic continue to impact a variety of industries, including ours. This is partly because of residual effects from the pandemic.… Read the rest of this entry »

DDM has a new product line: long-lasting torsion springs. These springs outlast every other torsion spring on the market by at least 30%.

Longevity

Generally, increasing the cycle life of a torsion spring requires increasing the wire size. Increasing the wire size while maintaining a constant lift requires increasing the length.… Read the rest of this entry »

Garage door pulleys are part of the counterbalance system for extension spring doors. Most doors have four pulleys, or two on each side. There are two stationary pulleys, and a pulley attached to one end of each extension spring. Garage door pulleys are not the same as cable drums, which perform a similar function on garage door torsion spring assemblies.… Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve recently updated our automated High Lift Inquiry Form. Now it is easier than ever to get a quote for the cost of your custom high lift kit.

Changes to the High Lift Inquiry Form

We now show the total high lift conversion cost in the “Prices” section at the end of the form, including the cost of an opener and remote controller.… Read the rest of this entry »

Back in 2014, we released a series of videos about how to select bottom retainers. Bottom retainers hold the bottom seal inserts that keep dust, leaves and insects out of your garage. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on your needs and the shape of the garage door.… Read the rest of this entry »

Garage doors can get drafty, especially during the winter months. Even in warmer climates, insects and small animals can try to get in around or through a poorly sealed garage door. Installing garage door PVC stop molding, also known as garage door weatherstripping, will help keep cold and critters on the outside of your garage.… Read the rest of this entry »

Garage door bottom seals act like a garage door gasket. They keep water, debris and small animals from coming in under the bottom of your garage door. Since there are a variety of different types of bottom seals and retainers, deciding which type to use can be difficult.… Read the rest of this entry »

Caleb Penney was born in 1999, on the cusp of the new millennium. He spent most of his childhood in the city of Dakar, and graduated from Dakar Academy in 2018. He started working for DDM in the fall of 2022, shortly after graduating from Wheaton College.… Read the rest of this entry »

In this video, Dan explains how to take apart and then put back together a Serco dock leveler hold down unit.

Disassemble the Hold Down Unit

To take apart and rebuild a Serco hold down unit, you will need 9/16″ and 3/4″ wrenches, as well as an adjustable wrench.… Read the rest of this entry »