weird spiral balance replacement

Purchasing Agent from Missoula, MT

Oct 5, 2012 3:49 pm

I have identified these parts as a spiral window balance of some kind. I am, however, at a loss as to where to find these. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

User submitted photos of window balances.

7 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Oct 11, 2012 9:17 am

Thanks for posting! These are strange looking spiral balances, that's for sure. It looks like they're for a wood window, though. Is that correct? If so, I think you should consider our Series 500 spiral balance with a 17-012 metal bracket. Do you think you could use this hardware as a substitute? Let me know what you think.

Purchasing Agent from Missoula, MT

Oct 12, 2012 7:08 pm

Thank you for your help. Series 500 isn't going to work, the attachment pieces aren't compatible (even with the 17-012 metal bracket). I found out that they were manufactured in the early 1940's and traced them back to a company in New York. Have searched every available source throughout the whole United States, and it is a no-go!

Paul from SWISCO

Oct 16, 2012 9:12 am

Thanks for getting back to us. Before I can recommend anything else, can you confirm whether or not these balances are for a wood window?

Purchasing Agent from Missoula, MT

Oct 17, 2012 12:55 pm

Yes, they are for wood windows.

Paul from SWISCO

Oct 24, 2012 9:24 am

Thank you! In that case, I don't think you'll find a closer match other than the Series 500, which was made for wood windows after WWII. You should be able to convert your window to accept these balances.

It's a fairly simple set up. You simply screw the bracket into the bottom of the sash and then attach the balance to the bracket. What makes your window incompatible, exactly?

Purchasing Agent from Missoula, MT

Oct 24, 2012 12:25 pm

Ok, going to double check that, thank you!