Pivot bar

A quick learner from Chesapeake says:
April 4, 2017
Hello! Most of my pivot bars are rusted and broken. My windows are not that old and I was wonder if I was getting the correct replacement. I managed to get one out. Do you know how I can remove the rusted broken pivot bars?
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
April 7, 2017
Your pin seems to match our 26-040. See what you think. In regards to removing the rusted pivot bars from your sash, this can be very difficult. What I have done in the past was to start with a lubricant like a WD-40 and soak the area for a few hours. If that doesn't help, you might have to end up using a heat gun or hair dryer with "low" heat to try and loosen it up. However I would advice only using this as an absolute last ditch effort. When you use heat, you run the risk of irreparably warping the frame or damaging the glass.
Pivot Bar, 3"
Pivot Bar, 3"
26-040
$1.57
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