.2187 Spring Wire Size

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$24.99 to $60.45
SKU: SPR-2187

Replacement Torsion Springs for Self-Storage Roll-Up Doors

Ordering replacement springs for your roll-up door? Use the resources below to help you measure and place your order correctly.

How to Order - Helpful Links

Before You Order

  • Ordering: All spring orders must be placed online. Will Call Pickup is not available (springs are manufactured offsite).
  • Shipping: Springs ship separately from other items. Delivery can take up to 3 weeks (most arrive in 1-2 weeks). Expedited shipping is not available.
  • Restrictions: Shipping is available to the contiguous USA only (lower 48). Springs cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
  • Note: Delivered spring length may vary by plus or minus 1 coil width. Each spring is custom made - no returns, exchanges, refunds, or credit.

Fractional Length

If spring is 10-1/4" then the fractional length is 1/4". If length is a whole number i.e. 10" then select 00" as the fractional length.

$24.99 to $60.45

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First time ordering springs? These resources can help walk you through the process:

How to Measure a Replacement Spring

Overview: How to Find the Right Spring Size for a Self Storage Roll-Up Door

When ordering torsion springs, there are four specific items you will need to know in order to get the correct replacement spring:

  • Wire Size
  • Inside Diameter of the spring
  • Length of the spring
  • Wind of the spring (right or left wound)
Warning: We recommend removing the faulty spring from the door before proceeding. Measuring a spring under tension is dangerous and results in inaccurate measurements.

How to Measure the Wire Size of a Torsion Spring

The best way to determine the wire size of your spring is to measure the length of ten or twenty coils to the nearest one-sixteenth of an inch, and refer to the Spring Wire Chart.

How to Measure the Inner Diameter of a Torsion Spring

The inside diameter is the distance across the inside of the spring. Measure the inside diameter to the nearest one-sixteenth of an inch.

How to Find the Length of a Spring

The spring must be tightly compressed with no gaps. If distorted or broken, lay the pieces together to get the overall length, or count the total number of coils and multiply by the wire size. The final size of the spring you receive may vary by plus or minus one coil width.

You can also use the Spring Wire Chart to convert the length of coils into the wire size without doing the math. As an example, say your 20 coils of spring measure 5 inches in length. Find 5 inches on the chart, slide right, and you will see your wire size is .250 (you would select .2500 on the website).

How to Determine the Wind Direction

Spring wind refers to the direction the spring’s wire is coiled. It determines how the spring unwinds as the door moves. If the incorrect wind type is installed, the door will not function properly.

Look at the end of the spring with the hooks, as shown in the image. Does it rotate to the right or left as it winds away from you? Right-hand springs wind clockwise. Left-hand springs wind counterclockwise.

How to Determine the Spring End Type

Compare your spring ends to the images on this page to determine the end type.

Pro Tip: For doors with both right- and left-hand torsion springs, we recommend replacing both at the same time. Mixing old and new springs can cause uneven tension, leading to operational issues. If one spring has failed, the other is likely to fail soon. While replacing only one may save money upfront, it often results in higher labor and service costs over time.
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