![]() ![]() First you must release any tension on the spring(s). If you choose to repair the Torquemaster system it will require quite a bit of time and labor. If you have a Wayne Dalton Torquemaster system and the spring(s) have failed, it is possible to replace the springs, although we recommend converting to a standard torsion spring system. These factors lead me to the opinion that the Wayne Dalton Torquemaster system is far inferior to a standard torsion spring system. The more you wind a spring the shorter the life span of the spring. The Torquemaster system also utilizes smaller drums which in turn calls for more winds of the spring. These gear boxes whether made of plastic or metal are subject to breakage and failure. Another problem with the Torquemaster design is that it uses a gear box at the ends. This additional winding leads to a shorter life for the springs. The problem is that the springs are made with a much smaller gauge wire that has to be wound more. This, at first, seems like a reasonable idea as if the spring is inside the torque tube it will be protected from dirt and rust that cause premature failure. Wayne Dalton Torquemaster spring systems as we have already discussed uses springs that are hidden inside the torque tube. The smaller drums also require winding the springs more, which causes the spring(s) to fail sooner. The drums are made of plastic and are only about 2 inches in diameter as opposed to the 4 inches or larger for standard torsion spring systems. Torquemaster end brackets are designed to hold the adjustment cone and gears. Torquemaster utilizes a center support bracket, but it is only to support the weight of the torque tube. These gears, whether made of metal or plastic, are another point of failure not present on standard torsion spring systems. In one spring systems the adjustment cone will be only on the right side and in two spring systems there will be an adjustment cone and gear on each end. There can be one or two springs in this system, but the only way to know is to look for the adjustment cone and gear at each end. ![]() First there is a torque tube that holds the spring(s) inside it along with a plastic spacer tube to prevent the spring(s) from rattling as the garage door opens and closes. The Wayne Dalton Torquemaster system utilizes parts similar to a standard torsion spring system, but also use more moving parts that can fail. In standard torsion spring systems you can visibly see that the spring is broken. The only way to diagnose this is if the door is difficult to open. It is very difficult to tell if a Wayne Dalton Torquemaster spring has broken because the spring is not visible. The Torquemaster system utilize smaller springs that are inside the torque tube rather than the larger higher rated springs in standard torsion springs. ![]() Torquemaster systems are sold exclusively by Wayne Dalton and several changes have occurred over the past few years to the Torquemaster system in an attempt to improve its function. It is similar to a standard torsion spring system in that it uses cables and drums to do the lifting with the spring(s) providing the force to balance the weight of the garage door. Torquemaster systems use a spring system that is enclosed inside a hollow torque tube that mounts on the header above the garage door opening. Wayne Dalton Torquemaster spring system is a system that was developed in an attempt to improve on the torsion spring system. ![]()
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