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Operating Cables for Garage Doors

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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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Milwaukee County

(414) 455-0234

(414) 455-0234
Madison / Dane County

(608) 229-1504

(608) 229-1504
East Waukesha County

(262) 649-5706

(262) 649-5706
West Waukesha County

(262) 912-6940

(262) 912-6940
Washington County

(262) 384-4871

(262) 384-4871
Kenosha County

(262) 671-0353

(262) 671-0353
Racine County

(262) 671-0353

(262) 671-0353
Ozaukee County

(262) 384-4871

(262) 384-4871
Jefferson County

(920) 541-4698

(920) 541-4698
Walworth County

(262) 671-0353

(262) 671-0353
Rock County

(608) 229-1504

(608) 229-1504
Precision Overhead Garage Door
Office: (262) 373-9804
N57 W13556 Reichert Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Precision Door Service
Office: (608) 807-0305
1412 Parkside Dr
Ste 1206

Madison, WI 53704
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service
Office: (262) 825-4330
404 Travis Lane
Unit 35

Waukesha, WI 53189