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S500-32 32" Series 500 Spiral Balance

S500-32 32" Series 500 Spiral Balance
Handy Person Sanford NC
Oct 13, 2025
Handy Person from Sanford NC
Oct 13, 2025
Spring loaded sash releases
I am needing 2 sets of sash releases for an unknown manufacturer. I was told your company would probably have what I needed. I am delighted to find that you also carry the spiral springs. I'll have to measure the diameter as indicated. If you can match the part pictured then half of the task is done ... (cont.)
Quick Learner 'Ewa Beach, HI
Aug 11, 2025
Quick Learner from 'Ewa Beach, HI
Aug 11, 2025
Series 500 Red Tip Spiral Balances
Hi, I have (8) spiral balance(s) that measure 31 5/8" and (4) that measure 23 7/16". They all have a red cap at the end. They all had a plastic sleeve which was cracked and.fell apart. I measured the balance tube as instructed. What size should I order?
Home Owner Oklahoma City, Oklahom...
May 19, 2025
Home Owner from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
May 19, 2025
Wood Window Spiral Balance
I need to replace some early 1950s wood window spiral balances. Oddly they have silver colored plastic tubes around the springs that have shattered, instead of metal tubes. They have some metal cleats at the bottom of the spiral that have two screws that screw into the wood sash. The sash weighs ... (cont.)
Quick Learner USA
Oct 9, 2024
Quick Learner from USA
Oct 9, 2024
Need Balance for Old House
What else do I need to purchase for my spring loaded 5/8 red tipped balance? Attachments, tools, etc. No tilt. They are old historical windows Every part of the old balance was trashed 31 inch 5/8 tube. Old ones had a spiral spring and flaps that nailed into the bottoms of the window Photo ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner USA
Jan 21, 2022
Quick Learner from USA
Jan 21, 2022
spiral balance
Please help me identify replacement parts for this spiral balance for a window I have built in the 1955. The coil tube measures 7/16 inch diameter and 31.5 inches length. The weight of the window is approximately 12 pounds.
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Quick Learner East Brady
Nov 2, 2016
Quick Learner from East Brady
Nov 2, 2016
spiral non tilt balances
I need 4 new 32 x 5/8 spiral non-tilt balances for some old wooden windows. Each window weighs 20 lbs. Would you recommend the blue tip balances or the red tipped? I will also need the "foot" or "carriers" for both windows. Thank you
Professional bristol tn. 37620
Apr 7, 2016
Professional from bristol tn. 37620
Apr 7, 2016
window balance
looking for these parts? tube length is 32 inch diameter is 1/2 inch.
Quick Learner USA
Jun 9, 2015
Quick Learner from USA
Jun 9, 2015
Custom spiral balance application
Hi. I'm writing to you to inquire about what size series 500 spiral counterbalances I will need for the bottom sashes in three different non-tilt windows. These are not replacement parts. We will be outfitting these sashes with counterbalances for the first time. The overall measurement for the jam ... (cont.)
Professional Bridgeton, NJ
May 5, 2015
Professional from Bridgeton, NJ
May 5, 2015
need S500-32 black tip
Hello, I need to replace spiral balances in 17 identical windows. Series 500 spiral balances Tube length is 32" Tip is black Window sash is 32" high X 44" wide Leaded stained glass Approx sash weight is 35-40lbs Will/can supplement load with brass sash stays (picture) Swisco websi ... (cont.)
Home Owner Charlotte
Mar 26, 2015
Home Owner from Charlotte
Mar 26, 2015
sash balance replacement
I have non tilt double sash wood windows that are in good shape, albeit 30 yrs old. I need to replace the old balance springs but thought a spiral balance replacement would do the trick. Both upper and lower sash have an overall length of 38 inches and weigh about 21 lbs. The groove in the side of t ... (cont.)
Handy Person Ottowa, CA
Mar 10, 2015
Handy Person from Ottowa, CA
Mar 10, 2015
Spiral balance length
Hi, I will be installing your spiral balances on some new wooden double hung windows(non-tilt) If my sash is 32" in length what length tube would suit best?