Identifying correct Pivot Bar/Shoe

Quick Learner from Brooklyn, NY

Oct 25, 2014 12:42 am

I am trying to replace a broken pivot bar for a window in my house. I do not know the manufacturer of the window, and there do not appear to be any names, numbers, or markings anywhere on the window as a guide. I'm attaching a picture of the pivot bar from another window in the house. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

6 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Oct 28, 2014 1:20 pm

Is there a way we can see the pivot bar removed from the sash? I would also like to know its thickness, width, and the distance between its tip and the center of that first screw hole. Could you also show me a picture of the pivot lock shoe the tip fits into? Thanks!

Quick Learner from Brooklyn, NY

Nov 1, 2014 5:56 pm

I took the broken shoe and bar out to get better pictures. Let me know if you need more information. Thanks for your help!

User submitted photos of a pivot shoe & bar.

Paul from SWISCO

Nov 4, 2014 10:32 am

Thank you! Our 26-378 looks like a match to your 15-199 pivot shoe.

Quick Learner from Brooklyn, NY

Nov 4, 2014 1:04 pm

Thanks! From a similar discussion I found on your site, I think I also need a new coil spring (I snapped it off trying to remove the pivot shoe). From the other post, you suggested the 160 series, but I see there are at least 3, from 3lb - 5lb. Any advice on which I should order?

Paul from SWISCO

Nov 4, 2014 1:18 pm

Check the spring, there should be a number stamped on it. That's what you want to go by. If not, tell me the weight of your sash and how many coils are used for each side.