No markings but blue in color spiral balances

Home Owner from Springboro Ohio
27 7/8" long plastic sleeve, 28 3/4" long metal spiral
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hello,

Your photos resemble the (3/8") S900-28 or (5/8") S600-28 spiral balances, depending on the diameter of the plastic housing tube.  

It also looks like the pivot shoe the balance connects to is broken. There's a good chance we can supply replacements but we'll need to see an intact pivot shoe uninstalled to compare to our selection. Please also write out the exact width and thickness of your shoe. Thank you!

Home Owner from Springboro Ohio
Thanks, Casey! The photos of the spiral balances installed are actually old photos- you guys already helped me order the right shoes, which are already in the track. Good eye though! I'll check the width of the plastic sleeves and order them tonight. Thank you!
Home Owner from Springboro Ohio
Mine appear to be a half inch in diameter. Would the 5/8" work or does the plastic have to be exact?
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
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The S600 actually measures 9/16" in diameter, but is considered 5/8" in the trade. 

Home Owner from Springboro Ohio
Okay. Is the S600 my replacement then?
Thanks for the help!
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

The S600-28 would be our best match as long as the product images and 9/16" diameter match yours. The blue tip option for these balances will support a sash between 12-31 pounds.

How to measure the tube length of the S600 spiral balance.
How to measure the tube length of the S600 spiral balance.

Home Owner from Springboro Ohio
Mine is closer to a half inch but that's probably the closest I will find. Thank you!
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

This particular type of balance is not offered in 1/2", but 9/16" is very close, so this may very well be the correct replacement. 

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