5 Reasons Coated Garage Door Springs Are Better & 4 Popular Metal Spring Coatings
If you’re going to spring for new garage door springs, make sure they’re coated garage door springs.
Coated garage door springs are superior to uncoated garage door springs
Branded and coated garage door springs by Tennessee Spring and Metal.
#1 – Corrosion resistance
Coated garage door springs are less susceptible to rust and corrosion.
#2 – Noise reduction
Spring coatings help dampen noise produced during operation. Tired of waking the kids up when you come home from date night? Coated garage door springs may be just the ticket!
#3 – Safety
Specialty coatings can help prevent the springs from becoming loose or unwinding, reducing the risk of injury or damage to property.
#4 – Enhanced durability
Garage door spring coatings can protect the spring from wear and tear caused by friction. Coating spring can dramatically prolong their lifespan.
# 5 – Better optics
Yes, we judge our springs by their coverings. Coated springs just look better. Plus, they can be customized to match the color and design of your garage door (or vintage Rover), making your garage the envy of the block, even if your rare Range Rover is in the shop.
Your Guide to Custom Spring Coatings
4 Popular Garage Door Spring Coating
If you’re looking for the hottest spring coat, you’re in the wrong place. Looking for sweet metal spring coating? We’ve got those on the shelves.
Now that we know that coated garage door springs offer improved performance, safety, looks, and longevity, let’s talk about types of coatings.
#1 – Galvanized coating
This is probably the most common coating for garage door torsion or extension springs, known for its protection against rust and corrosion. The galvanizing process coats the steel wire with a layer of zinc, which acts as a barrier between the steel and the elements.
#2 – Powder coating
This type of metal spring coating is applied as a dry powder and then baked onto the surface of the spring. Powder coating is known for its durability and resistance to chipping, scratching, and fading. It also comes in a variety of colors, so you can choose a color that matches your garage door – or that Range Rover
#3 – Black oxide coating
We see a line of springs and they’re all painted black. We could keep rolling with the Stones references, but we’ll stay on track: This is a coating that is used to give garage door springs a black, matte finish. It also provides some protection against rust and corrosion.
#4 – Oil-tempered coating
This coating provides improved resistance to rust and corrosion. It involves dipping the spring in an oil bath and then heating it to a high temperature to create a protective layer.
For more on how garage door springs work, check out last month’s post. Not sure which coating you need for your garage door spring order? Contact Tennessee Spring and Metal online or call us at 1-800-497-3545.
Tennessee Spring and Metal is AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001:2015 certified.