Parts Comparison

Premium Precision Parts vs. Typical Parts Used

At Precision Garage Door of Myrtle Beach, we pride ourselves in being able to provide our customers with the very best our industry has to offer. When it comes to our parts, we have done our research to figure out exactly what our customers need. We know this can be confusing if you don’t work with garage doors every day, so we’ve put together this comparison to clearly explain the biggest differences that matter to you.

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EXTENSION SPRINGS

Sectional garage doors are hinged, and bend as the door opens or closes. Many times a sectional garage door uses extension springs to balance the door.

We Use

High-quality garage door extension springs with safety cables installed on a metal track.

We use a high cyle extension spring with a double hoop end to ensure top-notch strength and reliability.

They Use

Heavy-duty garage door extension springs with safety cables.

Other companies will use a contractor grade spring that uses a loop end, which will weaken, break or fail more quickly over time.

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TORSION SPRINGS

Torsion Springs are used to balance the weight of a garage door. With the help of torsion springs that are working properly, you will be able to life the garage door manually or with a garage door opener with ease.

We Use

Residential home exterior featuring a newly installed overhead garage door.

We use an e-coated torsion spring that protects from rust and damage which can last up to 5 times longer than other springs.

They Use

Precision Door technician performing maintenance on a garage door spring in a garage.

Others will use a standard, non-coated torsion spring that will eventually rust and wear out over time.

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CABLES

Cables are used to hold spring tensions that balance the weight of a garage door, which in turn makes it possible to lift the garage door manually or with a garage door opener with ease.

We Use

Modern residential garage door with decorative windows and hardware.

Precision uses more flexible and quieter stainless steel aircraft grade cables with 19 wires per strand, which last longer than standard cables.

They Use

Modern gray carriage house garage door with decorative windows and black hardware.

Other companies use standard cables that only utilize 7 wires per strand, and are less flexible and more noisy.

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CABLE DRUMS

Cable drums are used to help a garage door stay balanced as it opens or closes.

We Use

Steel garage door cable drum and coiled cable assembly for overhead door systems.

Our drums are the strongest and safest on the market, with reinforcements and other features the help to prevent loose cables and doors from crashing down.

They Use

Dark brown garage door with vertical window panels on a residential home exterior.

Other companies use drums that are made out of a lower grade steel, so they tend to not last as long or be able to withstand as much weight as ours.

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ROLLERS

Rollers help your garage door move up or down on its track. The more bearings a roller has, the quieter and longer lasting it will be.

We Use

New weather stripping seal installed at the bottom of a garage door.

Precision uses dust-capped rollers that have a sealed 13-ball bearing, making them much quieter. They last far longer than other rollers and never need to be lubed.

They Use

Severely rusted and worn garage door rollers in need of replacement.

Other companies will use noisy rollers without a bearing, causing them to shake and wear down more quickly or even break prematurely.

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PULLEYS

Pulleys are used with cables in the pulley system which opens and closes a garage door.

We Use

Black vinyl weather stripping seal installed on the side of a garage door frame.

Precision uses a cast iron pulley for strength and durability. The no-seam design ensures cables roll through pulleys smoothly

They Use

Durable steel garage door hinge connecting two white door panels.

Other companies use a light-duty sheave pulley. These will eventually separate and cause the door to strain severely

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CENTER BEARING

Bearings are placed in the middle of a shaft, and are used to position the bearing into a bracket or a cone.

We Use

Heavy-duty garage door center hinge connecting two door panels for structural support.

Precision uses a center bearing that utilizes bearings to help assist the entire torsion system to operate smoothly.

They Use

New rubber weather seal installed along the bottom edge of a residential garage door.

Other companies will use a center bearing that is made of plastic, with a plastic bushing, and only provides center support.

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HINGES

Sectional garage doors are hinged, and hinges allow the door to bend as the door opens or closes.

We Use

Durable garage door cable drum and steel lifting cable for smooth operation.

Our hinges use a thicker steel, which means no cracking or breaking.

They Use

High-performance nylon garage door roller sitting inside a steel track.

Other companies use lightweight steel causing them to be flimsy and break or snap more easily.

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CENTER BEARING BRACKET

Center bearings are attached using center bearing support brackets.

We Use

Close-up of a garage door torsion spring and shaft assembly designed for lifting.

Precision uses a center bearing bracket that is made out of thicker steel and comes assembled with a high-quality bearing.

They Use

Close-up of a high-performance nylon garage door roller inside a steel track.

Other center bearing brackets are made out of lower grade steel, causing them to flex and bend during use.

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END BEARING BRACKETS

There are two types of end bearing brackets – supported, which secures both to the track and the garage header, and unsupported, which only secures to the track.

We Use

Steel garage door end hinge and roller assembly positioned inside a vertical track.

Our end bearing plates bolt directly to the track and wall, giving them four connection points in order to prevent binding of the torsion system.

They Use

Close-up of a garage door cable drum and steel lifting cable.

Others use end bearing brackets made of un-reinforced steel, and only have two points in which they are secured.

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Homeowner and technician discussing garage door repair options during a consultation.

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Give us a call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get started on your project! When you schedule an appointment with Precision, our trucks arrive fully stocked so most repairs can be completed in one visit, and most calls can be set up for same-day service.

(843) 444-2120