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    Side-Mount Window Balancers

    Image of ProductInUse. Use pliers to pull the spring’s load clip to attach an object.. Front orientation. Window Balancers. Side-Mount Window Balancers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Window Balancers. Side-Mount Window Balancers.

    Use pliers to pull

    the spring’s load

    clip to attach an

    object.

    Mount these balancers on a vertical frame to suspend, lift, or lower objects that travel in a track. A constant-force spring holds objects at any position without creeping, so windows stay open where you set them without props or locks. Side-mounting keeps the balancer out of the window channel, freeing up space for weatherstripping and reducing interference with the sash.
    The spring provides constant resistance throughout the travel length, so objects move with minimal effort. A load clip on the spring secures directly to the object for a reliable connection.
    These balancers can be used individually on doors and panels but are often used in pairs for smooth movement. Windows require two balancers per sash. Make sure the weight of your object falls within the listed weight range. The load capacity stamped on each balancer is for a pair.
    Faceplate
    Body
    For Window Wt.
    per Pair, lb.
    Travel
    Lg., ft.
    Ht.
    (A)
    Wd.
    (B)
    Ht. (C)
    Dp.
    (D)
    Material
    Spring
    Material
    Mounting
    Location
    For Window Frame
    Material
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Each
    4 to 53 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A11000000
    7 to 93 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1300000
    9 to 113 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1400000
    11 to 133 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1500000
    13 to 153 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1600000
    15 to 173 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1700000
    17 to 193 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1800000
    19 to 213 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A1900000
    21 to 233 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A2100000
    23 to 253 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A2200000
    27 to 293 1/26"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A2400000
    30 to 324 1/27 7/16"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A44000000
    36 to 384 1/27 7/16"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A46000000
    42 to 444 1/27 7/16"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A48000000
    52 to 544 1/27 7/16"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A52000000
    77 to 8058 3/4"1 3/4"5 13/16"5 7/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A74000000

    Overhead-Mount Window Balancers

    Image of ProductInUse. Use pliers to pull the spring’s load clip to attach an object.. Front orientation. Window Balancers. Overhead-Mount Window Balancers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Window Balancers. Overhead-Mount Window Balancers.

    Use pliers to pull

    the spring’s load

    clip to attach an

    object.

    Mount these balancers in the corner of a horizontal frame to suspend, lift, or lower objects that move vertically in a track such as windows, doors, and panels. All have a spring that provides constant resistance throughout the travel length to suspend objects with minimal effort. Use pliers to pull the spring’s load clip to attach an object. Once the object is attached, the spring is released until the object is balanced.
    While these balancers can be used individually on doors and panels, they are often used in pairs to ensure smooth movement. When used on windows, two are required for each sash. All of these balancers are rated for weights—make sure the weight of the object falls within the weight range listed. The load capacity stamped on each balancer is the load capacity for a pair.
    Faceplate
    Body
    For Window Wt.
    per Pair, lb.
    Travel
    Lg., ft.
    Wd. (A)
    Dp.
    (B)
    Wd. (C)
    Ht.
    (D)
    Tab Ht.
    (E)
    Material
    Spring
    Material
    Mounting
    Location
    For Window Frame
    Material
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Each
    4 to 53 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A25000000
    7 to 93 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A2700000
    9 to 113 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A2800000
    11 to 133 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A2900000
    13 to 153 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3100000
    15 to 173 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3200000
    17 to 193 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3300000
    19 to 213 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3400000
    21 to 233 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3500000
    23 to 253 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3600000
    27 to 293 1/24 11/16"1"3 7/16"3 7/16"1 5/16"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A3800000
    30 to 324 1/25 7/8"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"1 1/2"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A57000000
    36 to 384 1/25 7/8"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"1 1/2"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A59000000
    42 to 444 1/25 7/8"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"1 1/2"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A62000000
    52 to 544 1/25 7/8"1 3/8"4 7/16"4 3/8"1 1/2"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A65000000
    77 to 8057 1/4"1 3/4"5 13/16"5 7/16"1 1/2"Steel
    Stainless Steel
    MortiseWoodYes1053A89000000
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