Dual Track Garage Door Opener

Works on 12 in.

Dual track garage door opener.

Before you purchase a new garage door opener consider these important factors. In order to install torsion spring hardware we recommend a clearance of 12 in. This very common garage door track option uses up even less headroom space than a 12 radius track. 1 2 horsepower garage door openers work well with standard aluminum doors in a residential garage.

Garage door size and frequency of use. Standard garage door openers have a similar design. The trolley is connected to the garage door and as the trolley moves it pulls the door open or pushes it closed. 121 mm to 12 in.

Reduces headroom for standard and ez set extension spring systems to 4 1 2 in. On the other hand if there is only 4 in. Maximum garage door height. Often referred to as dual track it is best recognized by a second horizontal track.

If the garage is the main entrance to your home or you have a one piece door or a heavy oversized garage door you ll probably need one with the lifting power of a 3 4 to 1. When equipping a garage door with an electric door opener add 2 in. Ideal door overhead garage door double track low headroom kit. Click here to design your custom clopay garage door and schedule an install.

304 mm available it is best to use a dual track system designed for low headroom. A motor drives a trolley or carriage along a rail. The main difference between garage door opener models is how the motor moves the trolley. 51 mm to standard lift movements.