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    Garage Door Parts

    Hardware

    • Torsion Springs: Torsion springs are tightly wound metal coils that are mounted above the garage door. They store and release energy to help lift and lower the door.

    • Extension Springs: Extension springs are located on both sides of the door and stretch to provide the necessary force to lift the door.

    • Hinges: Hinges connect the door panels to each other and allow the door to bend as it moves up and down.

    • Rollers: Rollers are small wheels that are attached to the sides of the door panels and move along the tracks as the door opens and closes.

    • Tracks: Tracks are vertical and horizontal metal guides that support the rollers and guide the door’s movement as it opens and closes.

    • Bearings: Bearings support the torsion spring shaft and allow it to rotate smoothly.

    • Brackets: Brackets are used to secure the horizontal and vertical tracks to the wall and ceiling.

    • Drums: Drums are located at the ends of the horizontal tracks and help to wind and unwind the cables as the door moves up and down.

    • Cables: Cables attach to the bottom bracket and wind around the cable drums to lift and lower the door.

    • End Plates: End plates are located at the ends of the horizontal tracks and provide a secure mounting point for the torsion springs.

    • Center Brackets: Center brackets connect the horizontal tracks to the ceiling and support the torsion spring shaft.

    • Shaft: The torsion spring shaft runs through the center of the torsion springs and connects to the cable drums.

    • Weatherstripping: Weatherstripping seals the gaps between the garage door and the frame to prevent air and water from entering the garage.

    • Locks: Locks provide additional security for the garage door and prevent unauthorized access.

    • Struts: Struts are metal reinforcements that are attached to the back of the garage door panels. They help to distribute the weight of the door and prevent it from sagging or bending.

    • Bottom Brackets: Bottom brackets are located at the bottom of the vertical tracks and provide a connection between the tracks and the door cables.

    Garage Door Opener Parts

    Garage Door System

    Electrical Components

    • Circuit Boards: Circuit boards control the various functions of the garage door opener, including the motor, lights, and remote controls.

    • Capacitors: Capacitors store and release electrical energy to help start the garage door opener motor.

    • Drive Gears: Drive gears are located inside the garage door opener and transmit power from the motor to the trolley, which moves the door up and down.

    • Limit Switches: Limit switches are safety features that stop the garage door from moving when it reaches the fully open or fully closed position.

    Control Components

    • Remote Controls: Remote controls allow homeowners to open and close the garage door from a distance.
    • Wall Controls: Wall controls are mounted inside the garage and allow the homeowner to operate the garage door opener and turn the lights on and off.
    • Keypads: Keypads allow homeowners to enter a code to open and close the garage door.
    • Sensors: Sensors detect objects in the door’s path and prevent the door from closing on them.

    I hope this explanation helps to understand the function and importance of each garage door and garage door opener part.