Garage Door Hinges
There are several styles and sizes of garage door hinges. You may wonder how to determine which number hinge you need for your garage door. Usually, the number is stamped into the hinge and you just get a replacement hinge with the same number. In the event the number isn’t legible or cannot be found, the distance can be measured from the middle of the top circle on the side of the hinge to the bottom of the hinge. To ensure the measurement is accurate, the hinge needs to be on a flat surface and the measurement should go to the actual center of the circle.
The guide gives dimensions that are based on the standards of the industry. The dimensions can fluctuate slightly with the manufacturer. Even though there is a slight variation when a hinge is compared with the measurements that have been completed, we will ensure that the hinges we sell are compatible with any kind of garage door as long you give us the correct hinge number and gauge. In the event you have experienced hinge breakage in the past, you should upgrade or improve to lower-grade hinges which can withstand greater stress and are thicker in design.
Garage Door Opener Door Parts
The garage door opener is an important part of your garage door and its functioning. The opener has multiple parts, including remotes, receivers, keypads, eyes, control stations, trolleys, limit switches, gears, sprockets, v-belts, cords, capacitators, batteries, pneumatic controls for use with Chamberlain LiftMaster, Genie, Multi-Code, Digi-Code and AllStar garage door openers. By telling us the name of the manufacturer and the specific part, we can get you the part you need to make sure your garage door opener is working its best.
Garage Door Rollers
Garage door rollers are available in several sizes, shapes and materials. The process of deciding which kind of garage door roller is best for your garage door tracks can be a difficult challenge, especially if you do not know what you should look for when selecting a garage door roller. To help make the process simpler, there are two primary things to take into consideration. The first thing to check is roller’s actual dimensions and the second thing is the purpose of the door.
Roller diameter sizes are usually standard in the garage door industry. These diameters are usually one-inch, two inches or three inches. This measurement can be calculated by using a ruler across the roller’s face. In addition to the roller’s diameter, the stem’s full length should also be known as well. That measurement can be calculated by measuring the stem’s complete length up to the end. These measurements will not be exact to the inch. As an example, a three-inch roller will measure out to be about 2-3/4″ long. In addition, the shaft of every roller has the same diameter, which is 7/16″, the industry standard. That measurement should only be of concern with older doors. If you need further assistance, you can count on one of our technicians to help you.
Garage Door Roller and Stem Materials
Garage door roller and the garage door both can have varying material, this can also be true on the stem. Each material has its own disadvantages and advantages but knowing what are your needs, priorites and expectations for your garage door. Knowing these things will assist you in selecting an appropriate part so it can best serve you as well as your needs.
The materials that make up a garage door roller can have a major influence the life of the garage door roller. It also impacts the roller’s resistance in surviving high-moisture environments, the sound made by the garage door when it is operating, and how heavy the door is that can be lifted.
In any case, the first priority shoudl be to make sure that the garage door roller you choose can properly handle the weight of your garage door without experiencing damage or breakage. The safest way for garage door rollers to be replaced is to consider what your garage door rollers are currently made from. However, if upgrading your rollers is of consideration, you will need to know the weight your garage door. In most instances, there is a sticker on the garage door that states the door’s weight.
