Bottom sash balance clips

A quick learner from Port St Lucie FA says:
December 2, 2023
There are no markings on the part or the window
They are non tilt windows and I believe block and tackle balance
It looks as though the upper clips are also missing
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Bob from SWISCO responded:
December 3, 2023

Thanks for posting. This Top Sash Guide might be our 18-188. But compare an undamaged version to the dimensions listed below, and let me know if this matches what you have.

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Alternate view of 18-188
Alternate view of 18-188
Alternate view of 18-188
A quick learner from Port St Lucie FA says:
December 6, 2023
These are the same
I take it that these clips catch the balance when closing. Correct?
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Bob from SWISCO responded:
December 7, 2023

It's more accurate to say that they hold the balance in at all times. Balances are under constant tension when installed and therefore without these guides they would shoot up to the top of your track. They're a necessary to component to allow the balance to regulate the operation of the sash.
5/8" Top Sash Guide
5/8" Top Sash Guide
18-188
$1.44
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