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Garage Door Pulleys

Pulleys work together with the extension springs to lift the weight of the door. There are three different types of pulleys that homeowners can find in their garage, depending on which pulley is used as part of the extension spring system.

Good: A press fit pulley is two pieces of metal pressed together to form the working piece. It is likely to split over time due to the pressure from the cables.

Better: A riveted steel pulley is similar to a press fit pulley with the addition of rivets for additional strength. Because it’s not one solid piece of equipment, the pulley can eventually split. It has bearings inside which will also eventually wear.

Best: A solid cast iron pulley has a sealed bearing and often lasts twice as long as a riveted pulley and won’t split as it is made from a single piece of iron.

comparison of pulleys for a garage door
St. Paul Area

(651) 355-1712

(651) 355-1712
Woodbury / Oakdale Area

(651) 605-0426

(651) 605-0426
Western Wisconsin Area

(715) 629-1310

(715) 629-1310
Roseville / Maplewood Area

(651) 355-1712

(651) 355-1712
Eagan / Apple Valley Area

(651) 605-0426

(651) 605-0426
Minneapolis Area

(612) 326-3844

(612) 326-3844
Eden Prairie / Minnetonka Area

(952) 252-6189

(952) 252-6189
Maple Grove / Plymouth Area

(763) 354-7246

(763) 354-7246
Coon Rapids / Blaine Area

(763) 317-1427

(763) 317-1427
Precision Garage Door Twin Cities
Office: (651) 355-1714
53 Woodlynn Ave
Suite C

St. Paul, MN 55117
Precision Garage Door Twin Cities
Office: (952) 800-3338
14607 Felton Ct
Suite 118

Apple Valley, MN 55124
Precision Garage Door Western Wisconsin
Office: (715) 201-2933
595 Schommer Dr
Suite B

Hudson, WI 54016
Precision Garage Door Maple Grove
Office: 763-200-7973
10701 93rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Precision Garage Door Eden Prairie
Office: 952-698-0131
6520 Edenvale Blvd
Ste 210

Eden Prairie, MN 55346