Tips Archives | SSC

December 2, 2020

How to Cut & Cone Torsion Spring

In this how-to guide from SSC Solutions Education, we look at how to cut and cone a torsion spring. You might be wondering why you need to know this if the torsion spring comes from the manufacturer completed with everything installed? You may run into times when you need to alter the new spring from what you have in stock.

Converting a door from Extension Spring to Torsion Spring

November 4, 2020

Extension Springs, Garage Door

Converting A Door From Extension To Torsion Spring

In this how-to guide, we will be going through the proper steps to convert a garage door from an extension spring to torsion spring setup. We are confident that this guide will help you be a better installer and, in turn, help you provide better service and value to your customer.

October 28, 2020

Customer Service, Guide

The 4 C's of Customer Service

Customer Service at SSC is very important to us, but even more importantly, to our clients. After all, service is in our name. We hope the content in this article helps you provide better service and value to your customers.

September 16, 2020

Commercial Operators, Installation

Tips for Modifying Stock Commercial Door Openers

There are times when the features of a stock commercial opener are not quite enough for the needs of the job. In this article we will look at some of the common modifications you can do to better serve the needs of your customers. We will specifically be looking at LiftMaster opener modifications, but other openers may have the ability to have the same or similar modifications.

Quick guides to repair unbalanced torsion springs

August 31, 2020

Garage Door Springs, Guide

Step-by-Step Guide: Repairing Unbalanced Torsion Springs on Garage Doors

In this article we will cover the safest way to repair an unbalanced torsion spring due to a broken or unbalanced cable. We hope that this guide will help you be a better installer and provide exceptional service to your customers.