need to order broken balance shoes and tilt latches

Home Owner from Omaha NE
Trying to determine which balance shoes we need and also some tilt latches. The balance measures 27 inches and the top string is put in with a screw. The balance has 26-5 on it and also letters TH and BSIN. Patent # on plastic shoe is 6679000. Square part of tilt latch measures 2 5/16" by 11/16 wide. We think it is shoe # 15-195. We can find no numbers on the snap in tilt latch.
Thanks
Rod
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
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Hi, Rod.

Based on what I see here, I recommend our S795-27 channel balance. This comes with the 15-195 closed cam T-lock shoe by default but you'll need to purchase our 15-195B open cam T-lock shoe separately and swap them. These shoes just pop right off and on, it's very easy! Your 26-5 stamp may correspond to our 27E strength option but you can always weigh your sash on a scale to confirm it falls within the 26 to 30 pound weight range.

As for the latch, start by comparing your dimensions to our 26-393B to see if this matches up.

Home Owner from Omaha NE
Emily,
The T-lock balances are what broke. Do I need new channel balances if they are ok, and just order open cam t-locks? The tilt latch measurements are correct. If I need to order the channel balances that's ok.
Thanks Rod
Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
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If your shoe is the only thing that broke, you can just replace that with our 15-195B. However, your T-lock shoe breaking is often a sign that the balances aren't too far behind so it may be a good idea to replace the whole assembly. The decision is ultimately yours! 

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