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Operating Cables for Garage Doors

Operating Cables for Garage Doors

The placement of operating cables varies a little for extension systems and torsion systems, however the functions are the same: to provide the counterbalance strength to open and close the door. Extension operating cables run vertically on each side of the door, and horizontally to connect to the extension spring. Torsion operating cables run vertically down the length of the door. The weight and frequency of use of your door as well as the type of pulley used can shorten the lifespan of your cables.

Good: Standard operating cables have 7 wires per strand and 7 strands per cable.

Best: Aircraft quality cables have almost 3x the amount of wires with 7 wires per strand and 19 strands per cable, increasing the durability and strength of the cables.

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Scranton Area

(570) 218-7894

(570) 218-7894
Wilkes-Barre Area

(570) 221-7445

(570) 221-7445
Hazleton Area

(570) 224-2114

(570) 224-2114
East Stroudsburg Area

(570) 234-0001

(570) 234-0001
Lehighton-Palmerton Area

(610) 839-7930

(610) 839-7930
Pike County

(570) 285-5517

(570) 285-5517
Bloomsburg Area

(570) 228-2606

(570) 228-2606
The Poconos Area

(570) 232-3400

(570) 232-3400
Honesdale Area

(570) 243-9980

(570) 243-9980
Susquehanna Area

(570) 281-6111

(570) 281-6111
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service of North East PA
Office: (570) 589-0999
535 N Keyser Ave
Scranton, PA 18504

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