Cables

Garage Door Cables

Garage door cables transfer the lifting force from the torsion spring or extension springs to the bottom brackets on the overhead door. Cables are available in a variety of lengths, diameters, types and materials.

The most common cables for residential doors are 1/8″ diameter, 7×7 construction and galvanized steel.

The most common cables for commercial size doors are 5/32″ to 1/4″ diameter, 7×19 construction and galvanized steel .

Standard Lift Cable Lengths

  • Torsion Cables – Door height +18 inches
  • Extension Cables – Door Height +60 inches
  • Safety Cables – Door Height +60 inches

Always measure your existing cables for accuracy and safety. Cables are sold in pairs for both torsion and extension spring systems.

For doors using high lift, full vertical lift, follow the roof pitch etc please contact us for cable lengths.