Garage Door Spring Winding Direction

Determining wind direction for torsion springs.

Garage door spring winding direction.

The number of turns is shown in the table in fig. In order to make a complete turn make the winding movement as if you are unscrewing the winding cones from the extreme end of the springs. All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. Each spring used in this manner has a particular wind direction.

Replacement of torsion springs is among the most common garage door spring repairs performed by companies that specialize in garage doors. Garage door spring wind direction color chart in most cases you can determine the wind of your garage door torsion spring by using the color coded system on the cones at the end of the spring. Dura lift 0 243 in x 2 in left and right wound 2 pack green steel garage door torsion spring. The tail of the torsion spring coil points in the direction that the spring is wound fig.

There is a lot of confusion among people regarding right hand winding torsion spring and left hand winding torsion spring. This video applies t. Turn the spring up till you achieve turn and reach the resistance level. At this point ensuring that the end of the spring is facing up towards you on the winding con turn the springs.

Thus they have their end of wire on the right side. The right hand winding springs are wound in a clockwise direction. Usually you will have two springs on your door which will be color coded. Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.

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