Window channel balance

Quick Learner from Florida

Mar 7, 2024 10:42 am

I need some channel balances for this unit. The windows are from Florida Extruders International They are the Milestone Single Hung Series 1000. The channel is 29" long and 1/2" wide. The spring is 14". The only marking is 28B. It seems similar to your S380 other than it does not have a ramp on the bottom piece. Will that make a difference?

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Emily from SWISCO

Mar 8, 2024 1:24 pm

Hello there!

Thanks for reaching out to us. We don't sell a shoe like this. It looks like yours may be broken which would account for the "ramp". Can you confirm that for us? It would also be a great help if we could see a photo of a shoe from the balance on the other side of the window, or an identical window.

Quick Learner from Florida

Mar 8, 2024 2:44 pm

The shoe looks the same on the others. I don't think it is broken. I guess I could reuse the shoes from my old one. It looks like they are pinned in the same place if everything else looks alright.

Quick Learner from Florida

Mar 8, 2024 2:47 pm

Do you sell the springs and the rivets or pins?

Emily from SWISCO

Mar 11, 2024 1:08 pm

That's a very odd style of shoe, we've never seen anything like it. However, you're welcome to purchase the Series 380 and then reuse your old shoe. We have a video tutorial regarding how to replace the fittings which I will post below.

Based on the 28B stamp, you may need the 2820 stamp option for your replacements. A pair of balances with this stamp will support a sash weighing 12 to 16 pounds.