pivot bar identification

A quick learner from La Crosse, WI says:
July 13, 2023

I need help identifying which replacement pivot bar I need. I have attached photos of a good one. It is 2 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Any help is appreciated as I didn't see it when I browsed your site.

Thanks

Neal

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Tom from SWISCO responded:
July 13, 2023

Hello, Neal. I'm sorry to say that we don't sell any pivot bar that matches the design of the original. I can honestly say I've never seen this before.

Would it be possible to see what it looks like installed? That may help me determine a reasonable alternative, something that can fit in the same space while still able to interact with the pivot shoe in the same way. It's not a guarantee that we have something that fits that criteria but I will do my best!
A quick learner from La Crosse, WI says:
July 13, 2023

Hi Tom... Thanks for the quick reply! I have attached another picture where it's installed. I had ordered shoes (15-188 : Pivot Lock Shoe, 1/2" Thick, Blue Break) from you earlier this year, so that is the shoe it needs to fit.

Let me know if there is anything else I can provide to help you identify this for me.

Thanks!

Neal

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Tom from SWISCO responded:
July 14, 2023

Thank you. This photo is a big help. Unfortunately, in the time since we last spoke, I've been totally unable to track this style down. It's just not something we can supply at this time.

Some alternatives you could potentially consider are our 26-336, 26-226, or maybe even 26-352. The problem in each case is obviously a matter of size; ours are a lot longer than yours, which wouldn't ordinarily be a problem except there is not a single instance where the installation holes line up.

The only way any of these will work is if you can drill new holes in the sash to accommodate the new holes. This could be a tricky proposition, though, as you need to align the pivot bar so that it extends out from the sash by the same distance. You also have to make sure not to drill too far into the sash frame out of risk of hitting the glass.

Even after all that, there's no guarantee any of these will work. You'll have to look over our specs for each one and see what you think.

I'm sorry that we weren't able to offer you a better match.
Pivot Lock Shoe, 1/2" Thick, Blue Break
Pivot Lock Shoe, 1/2" Thick, Blue Break
15-188
$3.70
Pivot Bar, Simonton
Pivot Bar, Simonton
26-336
$2.70
Pivot True Pivot Bar
Pivot True Pivot Bar
26-352
$1.90
Pivot Bar, 3-1/16"
Pivot Bar, 3-1/16"
26-226
$2.55
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