Help identify this part?

Quick Learner from San Jose California
Channel is 27" long by 1/2" wide.
Marking is "26 5 AX CMC 1"
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Thanks for writing in. This looks like either an S380-27 or S385-27. The only difference between these two channel balances is the depth of the bottom nylon shoe, or the 'heel-to-toe' measurement. See the diagram below for reference. Compare both with your old balance to see what matches best. In either case, for a new stamp option go with 2650.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.

Quick Learner from San Jose California
Thank you so much for identifying the right Channel Balance to use, that really helped! According to my measurements and your directions, I need the S380-27. What is the "new stamp option 2650," would that be an alternative to the S380-27?

Thanks again,
-Mike
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
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No, the stamp option is basically what determines how strong the spring is. Your old stamp was "26 5," which is an older rating system that you don't see used much anymore. Our stamp, "2650," is the same thing, its just a more modern way to print it on the metal.

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