Replacement Channel Balances 36 4 AN CALDWEL

Handy Person from Marlton, NJ
Sep 27, 2011 10:19 pm
I have four large Rollyson windows which need their channel balances replaced. The balance markings on one channel balance are "36 4 AN CALDWELL" and the metal measures 37 inches in length. From the pictures they match either Series 380 or Series 385. Which one do you recommend I should order? Also, will the top sash guides 18-123 and 18-124 work with these channel balances? Thank you.
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Tom from SWISCO
Sep 28, 2011 1:24 pm


Before we begin with balance Series and sash guide recommendations, we will need to see photos of your existing balance and balance attachments.
The specific shoe combination will be what determines the balance Series.
Please upload a few photos of your balance so we can take a look.
The specific shoe combination will be what determines the balance Series.
Please upload a few photos of your balance so we can take a look.

Handy Person from Marlton, NJ
Sep 28, 2011 8:26 pm
Mike, Here are some pictures as requested. Thank you.


Tom from SWISCO
Sep 29, 2011 3:17 pm


It appears you'll be able to use the S380-37 Channel Balance (stamp 3640) as a replacement.

Handy Person from Marlton, NJ
Oct 4, 2011 9:01 pm
Mike, Thank you for your help. My channel balances and top sash guides arrived in record time. I installed them amd all four windows now function properly. The price was right too.

Tom from SWISCO
Oct 5, 2011 9:02 am


Glad to hear everything worked out well for you.

Handy Person from OH
May 19, 2019 11:45 am
Hi Mike based on the posted pics and the 2240 Q stamped on these what are the best replacement balances or just the plastic heads that I can purchase? Thanks, Kurt
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Tom from SWISCO
May 20, 2019 1:24 pm


It looks like you have either a Series 351 or Series 390 balance.
The difference between the two balances lies in the shoe.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
The series 351 channel balance has the 15-002 shoe while the series 390 channel balance has the 15-001 shoe.
The 15-001 shoe is 1/8" larger from front to back.
I hope you find this helpful. Please let us know if you have other questions.
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