Understanding Garage Door Bearings

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Philip Vaughan, a British inventor, was the first to patent the modern ball bearing. In 1794, he created the first design for a ball bearing, featuring a ball running along a groove in an axle assembly. This invention marked the first recorded use of a ball bearing in the history of mankind. Ball bearings come …

The Value of Energy-Efficient Garage Doors

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Installing energy-efficient garage doors that resist heat and cold flows is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption. Although insulated garage doors have a higher initial cost compared to their counterparts, they not only conserve energy but also offer a wide range of colors, sizes, and styles, enhancing the curb appeal of …

Garage Door Safety and UL 325 Requirements

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented 62 deaths and 49 injuries to children under 15 years of age between March 1982 and November 1996. These incidents and other cases of children trapped under closing garage doors prompted the CPSC and UL to establish the UL 325 safety standard for garage doors and openers. …