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Operating Cables for Garage Doors

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Operating Cables for Garage Doors

The placement of operating cables varies a little for extension systems and torsion systems, however the functions are the same: to provide the counterbalance strength to open and close the door. Extension operating cables run vertically on each side of the door, and horizontally to connect to the extension spring. Torsion operating cables run vertically down the length of the door. The weight and frequency of use of your door as well as the type of pulley used can shorten the lifespan of your cables.

Good: Standard operating cables have 7 wires per strand and 7 strands per cable.

Best: Aircraft quality cables have almost 3x the amount of wires with 7 wires per strand and 19 strands per cable, increasing the durability and strength of the cables.

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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