Milgard balance

Quick Learner from USA
Hi,

I am looking to identify and purchase several Block and Tackle Balance parts for my sash windows (Milgard brand)

Stamped length 20
Weight code 5
and
Stamped length 30
Weight code 6
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for writing in. I am pretty confident we can replace this balance for you, but it will have to be custom made due to its unique design. My senior colleagues and I are researching the exact identity of this balance and will get back to you as soon as we can with more information. Many thanks for your patience.

Home Owner from USA
interesting...so there are no available parts to purchase online that will be close enough to my original parts?
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

One of the key issues here is the configuration of the bottom nylon shoe. Your balances have the wheel and pulley system within the shoe itself, so that the metal clip at the end of the cord comes out of the shoe. With our standard balances, this pulley system is within the metal channel instead. This difference in design actually makes a huge difference in window compatibility; put simply, if you tried to use one our standard balances as a replacement, it would almost certainly not fit or simply break! 

Once my senior colleagues review this discussion and photos, we'll get back to you with more information. Many thanks.

Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

OK, thanks for your patience. We are sending you an email with two custom links, to order (2) of the balances stamped 20-5 and (2) of the balances stamped 30-6. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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