Based on the assumption that a Garaga Model G-5000 sectional door is being used, here are Garaga's recommendations for hardware, depending on the application.
| Hardware |
Shipping Department
Size: 8' X 8' |
Municipal Garage
Size : 14' X 14' |
| Type |
3" "Industrial", 12 ga. tracks |
3" "Industrial", 12 ga. tracks |
| Vertical tracks |
Attached to the walls with mounting brackets |
Attached to the walls with continuous angle |
| Horizontal tracks |
Reinforced with 2" x 2", 13 ga. horizontal steel angle. |
Reinforced with 2" x 2", 13 ga. horizontal steel angle. |
| Type of elevation |
Full vertical lift
(space required : twice the height of the door) |
Maximum clearance possible depending on the height available |
| Hinges |
Single |
Double |
| Number of cycles for springs |
50,000 |
25,000 |
| Operation |
Pull chain |
Chain hoist |
| Options |
"C"-shaped bumper springs |
None |
| Situation |
This type of door has a very high use frequency and a very high risk of damage. Plan for quarterly checks of the door system. |
This type of door has a moderate use frequency since it will accommodate 1 or 2 vehicles at a time |
| Special note |
See: dock seals, dock levelers, dock bumpers.
Also: protection posts (54” high) or “Z”- style fender guards |
Pusher springs if Standard Lift |
| Hardware |
Condominium building
Size: 16' X 6' 6" |
Car Wash
Size: 10' X 12', (All thermal glass) |
| Type |
3" "Industrial", 12 ga. tracks |
3" "Industrial", 12 ga. tracks |
| Vertical tracks |
Attached to the walls with continuous angle |
Attached to the walls with continuous angle |
| Horizontal tracks |
Reinforced with 2" x 2", 13 ga. horizontal steel angle. |
Reinforced with 2" x 2", 13 ga. horizontal steel angle. |
| Type of elevation |
Often limited (Low headroom) |
Maximum clearance possible depending on the height available |
| Hinges |
Double |
Double |
| Number of cycles for springs |
Maximum possible (ex : 200,000 cycles) |
Maximum possible |
| Operation |
Electric trolley operator (in all cases) |
Chain hoist |
| Options |
Protection posts (60” high) and precision rubber rollers |
Precision rollers (NB SS type) and galvanized springs and shaft |
| Situation |
This type of door has a very high use frequency. Monthly maintenance is required (annual service contract) |
This type of door operates under severe conditions and requires monthly maintenance (and even more frequently during the cold season) |
| Special note |
Electric operator accessories are important. Consult with Garaga Engineering Department |
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Conversion: 1 inch = 25.4 mm