Blue 200 tan 210 white 220 green 230 yellow 240.
Extension spring garage door color code.
Springs are an important part of your garage door system and every time the door is opened or closed the springs are in action.
Always substantiate color codes with physical spring measurements and door weights provided by your overhead door manufacturer manufacturer.
Color codes are designed as a supplemental identification aid and should never be solely relied upon.
When it comes to extension springs the purpose of the color coding system is to help the company performing your garage door service determine the lifting power of the springs.
Garage door extension springs are color coded to help you identify what type of lifting power and extension spring your garage door requires.
For extension springs one pair 2 springs total are identified by a given color code and weight rating.
Those color codes are as follows.
This is important because different doors weigh different amounts and you want springs with the appropriate lifting power for your particular door.
Two tan color coded extension spring s are required to lift a 100 lb.
The garage door industry s leading organization dasma developed a garage door spring color code to make it easy to find the right replacement springs.