Disclosed is a method of determining the inch pounds per turn ippt for a garage door torsion spring assembly of a garage door opening system.
Garage door torsion spring 17 inch pounds per turn.
For each individual spring we list the inch pounds per turn ippt and of turns to help you ensure that you have the correct direct replacement torsion spring.
Springs are the most dangerous part of the door of your.
This information also will help you or determine which spring s will allow you to upgrade to additional cycles and more years of safe dependable and well balanced operation.
Torsion springs are the most common type of springs found in garages and can lift more weight than extension springs.
When the spring unwinds the energy is released causing the door to rise.
Multiply the door weight by the hi moment arm and then divide by the number of turns.
Inch pounds per turn.
All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles.
Use the following chart to determine the strength of each spring as measured in inch pounds per turn ippt.
Installing garage door torsion spring 06 02 18 11 44 how many times do you turn a garage door spring is one of the most asked questions especially by diy enthusiast.
Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength.
Mounted horizontally above the opening garage door torsion springs are twisted as the door goes down storing energy in the process.
Professional installation is recommended.
Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.
Force spring exerts per 1 turn of the spring.
If your spring has a rate per degree of 200 inch lbs degree and your maximum safe travel is 90 degrees then your maximum torque possible is 18 inch lbs.
Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly.
Always convert torsion springs to a spring of equal or greater.
In some embodiments the processor computes the inch pounds per turn required for the garage door spring coil in response to receiving the strain measurement from the strain gauge and a garage door height.
Example 200 inch lbs degree x 90 degrees of maximum safe travel 18 inch lbs.
Measure the outside diameter and then subtract twice the wire diameter.
We have also listed the inch pounds per turn on each spring product page to help you select a spring that will balance your garage door properly.
Your garage door requires a specific total ippt which can be achieved by using one or multiple springs.
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.