Cargo Trailer Door Spring Tension

This tension chart has been developed by cargo systems inc.

Cargo trailer door spring tension.

Posted by anonymous on may 18 2012. I recommend having a garage door company take a look at it to determine if anything can be done to fix the existing system or if a new system is needed. Single spring 96 2 x 60 lbs. When you put your wiring through connect.

The ends of torsional springs are known as legs for the wire on the end coils sticks out as if it were a lever. Overhead mounted spring assists allow easier closure of trailer ramp doors. Rollup door spring tension. Sizes range from assists for 5 wide trailers to 8 5 wide trailers.

The cables could not be detached with the ramp door lowered because the springs would suddenly lose tension and they could break and that is very dangerous. The mounting bracket has two 3 8 holes that allow the installer to bolt the spring to the rear header. Down on the floor is a plug for the hole that you need to pull out. The overhead ramp door spring system is designed for enclosed trailers.

The springs used for trailer ramps doors hatches gates and lids are torsion springs. And only applies to cargo systems and ramp heister spring assemblies. Closest to the cargo door down low taped to the existing wiring is the plug connector for the trailer. The system features a double drum and cable.

The springs are under a lot of tension. 8 and 8 5 wide 2 wheel 2 spring. We will advise you on proper placement of cable anchor bracket and number of turns for safe proper operation so spring is not over stressed. Ramp door spring assist overhead.

The torsion springs on our trailer door need adjustment. Ask for the original contact cargo systems at. The door is very hard to open but also hard to close. How to adjust the spring on a cargo trailer door.

7 wide 2 wheel 1 spring. With an enclosed trailer ramp spring ers120d81 when the door is lowered it will pull the cables which will turn the pulleys and put tension on the springs. Recommended enclosed trailer. All mounting hardware included except for mounting bolts.

Unit is completely assembled cables sold separately. These springs are made up of round wire helically wound to make coils.