For many years, people that wanted to automate their garage with the installation of a door opener were given three specific choices. In days past, garage door openers in Westchester, NY were either chain type, screw driven or belt operated. In recent years two additional types have been introduced to the market; jackshaft and direct drive door openers.
The function and uses of the various openers are:
Chain driven models: This type of door opener uses a chain which looks very much like that used on a bicycle. The chain pushes or pulls a carriage; the carriage is connected to what is known as the “J Arm” which is fixed to the door. This unit is quite noisy when it operates although newly introduced technology has brought the noise level down.
Belt-driven models: These types of garage door openers in Westchester, NY are very similar to chain driven openers other than for the fact the driver is a steel reinforced rubber belt. This style of the opener is equally reliable to the chain driven opener but operates significantly quieter.
Screw type openers: A motor is used to rotate a threaded rod, as it rotates clockwise, the door rises, and when the direction of rotation reverses, the door lowers. This type of garage door opener is quick; the opening speed is about double that of standard type openers.
Jackshaft openers: All other types of openers are mounted on the garage ceiling; a jackshaft opener is mounted on the wall. This opener is ideal if you tend to store things in the garage, it is also ideal for garages with low ceilings or very high ceilings.
Direct drive openers: A chain, which is enclosed in a metal section, is mounted stationary on the garage ceiling. The motor travels along the chain; the motor is connected to the door with a shaped fitting. Direct drive garage door openers in Westchester, NY are extremely quiet and reliable.
There is really no garage door that cannot be mechanized; there are garage door openers readily available to fit any situation.
For residential or commercial garage door openers in Westchester, NY you are invited to contact Action Lock & Door Company Inc.
