SSC .2625" × 2.00" ID × 31.50" Torsion Spring – LW – Blue

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Replace a matching garage door counterbalance spring with this SSC left-wound torsion spring. Its specification combines .2625" wire, a 2.00" inside diameter, and a 31.50" relaxed spring-body length, with winding and stationary cones installed.

The coated, oil-tempered wire stores and releases torque as part of the door’s counterbalance assembly. Correct selection helps the system offset the door’s weight through its travel, supporting controlled movement and proper opener operation.

Specifications

Construction & Included Fittings

The spring comes with its winding and stationary cones already installed. These fittings must still be checked for compatibility with the torsion shaft and stationary anchor arrangement.

The protective coating helps protect the wire surface, while the oil-tempered wire provides the spring material for repeated operation. The finish does not make the spring maintenance-free.

This listing is for one spring with cones. A second spring, shaft, drums, cables, bearings, mounting hardware, and installation tools are separate components.

Common Applications

For professional replacement on a sectional garage door whose verified spring requirements match this left-wound configuration. It may also be used in a professionally engineered spring combination.

No universal door-weight rating should be inferred from the blue color code or the spring dimensions alone. Door height, drum geometry, operating torque, and companion springs determine the lifting contribution required.

Compatibility & Length Differences

Confirm .2625" wire diameter, 2.00" inside diameter, 31.50" relaxed body length, and left-hand wind.

This spring is not a direct substitute for a longer .2625" × 2.00" spring simply because the wire and inside diameter match. With those dimensions unchanged, changing body length changes the spring rate. Replacement selection must account for the door’s balance through its full travel.

The 31.50" length covers the relaxed coil body only and excludes both cones. A spring measured while installed under tension may not show its original relaxed length. Have measurements verified by a qualified technician.

The spring’s inside diameter is not its shaft size. Check cone bore, shaft fit, anchor mounting, and available assembly space independently.

Wind Direction & Blue Identification

LW describes the coil direction. Blue is the wire-size identification color, not an installation-side or weight-capacity label.

Select wind direction from the actual system specification. Do not rely solely on the spring’s position, especially where the door uses a special layout or has been modified.

Two-Spring Systems & Lift Configuration

When one spring fails on a two-spring door, have both assessed. Similar operating histories can make replacement of both appropriate. However, the correct pair may use matching or different dimensions, depending on the counterbalance design.

Changes to door weight, cable drums, track geometry, or lift height require a sizing review. High-lift and vertical-lift systems must be calculated for their particular drum and travel arrangements.

Cycle Life & Maintenance

The standard minimum rating is 10,000 cycles in a correctly selected application. Each cycle is one complete opening and closing. Actual service life varies with usage frequency, corrosion, maintenance, and operating conditions.

Follow the door manufacturer’s maintenance guidance. Arrange inspection if the door becomes difficult to move, rises unevenly, or makes unusual sounds. An opener force adjustment does not correct improper spring balance.

Professional Installation & Safety

Torsion springs contain hazardous stored energy. Installation, removal, and adjustment must be performed by a qualified technician using proper winding bars and manufacturer procedures.

Never loosen loaded cones, drums, anchors, or bottom cable brackets. Keep a door with a broken spring out of operation. After replacement, inspect supporting hardware and verify balance, cable operation, and opener safety functions.

Order this SSC left-wound spring after confirming the exact 31.50" specification and the requirements of your complete counterbalance system.