This video shows the testing of torsion springs using the Mecmesin Vortex-i computer controlled torque testing system to find the pre-defined torque. The custom-designed individual two-part mandrels ...

The general public’s knowledge of garage doors and openers typically starts and ends at the remote. Click the button, and it opens. Click it again, and it closes. It’s one of those things we take for ...

Garage doors use springs to make it easier for us to open and close them, but they don't last forever. With a little know-how, you can replace them yourself.

Q: I’m going to replace a broken spring for our garage door. The home-store salesman said I needed to replace both springs even though only one is broken. Is this true? A: A majority of homes use ...

This video provides a complete walkthrough on identifying broken or underpowered garage door torsion springs, determining suitable replacements, and safely removing the old springs. It also covers the ...

We wish we could tell you that torsion-bar springs are modern technology's answer to the quest for soft riding, long travel, and easily modified suspensions. When we were researching this story we ...