Parts Comparison
Premium Precision Parts vs. the Competition
At Precision Garage Door of South Jersey, our goal is to deliver top-tier products and service that truly stand out in the industry. We carefully evaluate the components we use to ensure they meet the highest standards and align with what homeowners are really looking for.
There are a lot of options and factors to consider when it comes to garage door parts. To help simplify the process, we’ve created a clear comparison that breaks down the differences that matter most, so you can make the choice that’s right for you.
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EXTENSION SPRINGS
Sectional garage doors are made up of connected panels that pivot at hinges, allowing the door to curve as it moves up or down. In many cases, these doors rely on extension springs to help counterbalance their weight during operation.
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TORSION SPRINGS
Torsion springs play a crucial role in counteracting the weight of a garage door. When these springs are in good working condition, they make it much easier to raise the door, whether you’re lifting it by hand or using an automatic garage door opener.
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CABLES
Garage door cables secure the tightly wound springs that offset the door’s weight, allowing it to be raised smoothly either by hand or with an automatic opener.
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CABLE DRUMS
Cable drums help properly balance a garage door, ensuring it moves smoothly and evenly during opening and closing.
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ROLLERS
Rollers are the small wheels that help your garage door move up and down on its track. Rollers with more bearings usually run more quietly and last longer.
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PULLEYS
Garage door cables run through a system of pulleys that work together to lift and lower a garage door.
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CENTER BEARING
Bearings are small parts that sit around the middle of a metal rod (shaft). They help hold the rod in place inside a support piece, like a bracket or cone, and allow it to spin smoothly.
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HINGES
Sectional garage doors are built from connected panels, and the hinges between them enable the door to flex smoothly while being raised or lowered.
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CENTER BEARING BRACKET
Center bearings are secured in place by mounting them to dedicated support brackets.
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END BEARING BRACKETS
End bearing brackets come in two varieties: supported and unsupported. Supported brackets are fastened to both the track and the garage header, while unsupported brackets are attached only to the track itself.
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