60kg Garage Door Torsion Spring – High-Tensile Replacement Sectional Garage Door Spring

Sale price R 575.00 Regular price R 729.00
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  • Alectra Hatfield 648 Jan Shoba Street, HatfieldMon to Fri 07:30 to 17:00, Sat 08:00 to 17:00
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The 60kg Garage Door Torsion Spring is manufactured from premium industrial-grade carbon steel to manage the heavy counterbalancing requirements of 60 kg sectional garage doors. Mounted firmly on the torsion bar above your garage opening, this spring winds up tight as the door moves downward and unwinds to assist in lifting the heavy panels safely. Installing correctly rated springs is crucial to keeping the entire system perfectly balanced, preventing dangerous unexpected drops and unnecessary strain on automated operators.

Color-Coded Mechanical Cone Directions

To facilitate a correct and secure installation, these springs are mapped precisely by winding direction and feature industry-standard color-coded structural cones. Depending on which side of the center bearing anchor plate your old spring snapped, you can choose between the Left Wind (Red Cone) setup or the Right Wind (Black Cone) setup.

Key Features & Advantages

  • Calibrated Weight Capacity: Engineered specifically to lift and balance residential garage doors weighing up to 60 kg.
  • Industrial Carbon Steel Build: Treated and coated to offer high resistance against environmental rust, mechanical friction, and coil fatigue.
  • Directional Cone Variables: Easy option mapping lets you choose between the Left-hand (Red) or Right-hand (Black) winding cone configurations.
  • Protects Your Automation: Significantly reduces the mechanical lifting load forced onto overhead garage motor heads, helping to extend their overall operational lifespan.
  • High-Visibility Turn Stripe: Features a distinctive, aligned color stripe painted across the coils to help installers safely track and count the number of tension turns applied during setup.
  • Ideal for: Professional garage door technicians or experienced DIYers replacing worn-out or broken balance springs on heavy single or double residential sectional garage doors.

⚠️ Safety Warning: Garage door torsion springs operate under extreme, potentially lethal mechanical tension. Improper handling or using incorrect tools can result in severe injuries. Professional installation or the use of designated hardened winding bars is highly recommended.

Technical Highlights

  • Brand/Vendor: Alectra
  • Application: Garage Doors & Parts
  • Weight Rating: 60 kg Assembly
  • Options: Left (Red Cone) or Right (Black Cone)
Courier anywhere in South AfricaR160 for orders up to 10 kg. Heavier orders are priced by weight at checkout. Free courier on orders of R8,000 or more, up to 10 kg.
Collect in Pretoria at no chargeChoose collection at checkout and pick up at Hatfield or Wonderboom.
Genuine stockSupplied through the official South African distributors, with the supplier warranty.

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