Parts for tilt windows

Question

I think my tilt windows were made by Alliance. The lock on the top has that name. They are about 20 years old but in good condition. The channel has something that looks like a coil spring but it's all messed up. I also need the correct size plastic lock that holds the window in the channel. Help! See pictures attached.

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello! Your pivot shoe appears to be a match for our 15-111, which is designed to be compatible with our Series 160 coil spring. I think this may be just what you need. However, I highly recommend measuring the width of the coil band to ensure that it's the same size at 1/2". It should be, but I always check just to be safe.

You also mentioned a lock that keeps the window in the channel, but I'm not sure what that may be. Could it be the tilt latch? These are the plastic tabs on the top two corners of the sash that you pinch in to allow the sash to tilt. Can you show me a photo of these parts so that I may match them up?