{"title":"Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DDM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/part\/WINDER-10.html\"\u003eTorsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euses a drill to wind garage door torsion springs. Now you can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/11\/how-to-install-the-safe-t-winder\/\"\u003ewind torsion springs safely\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout winding bars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Torsion-Spring-Safe-T-Winder.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Torsion-Spring-Safe-T-Winder.jpg\" alt=\"The Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder\" class=\"wp-image-5197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Torsion-Spring-Safe-T-Winder.jpg 901w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Torsion-Spring-Safe-T-Winder-300x49.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Torsion-Spring-Safe-T-Winder-768x125.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ easily winds springs on doors weighing up to 1500 pounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, winding torsion springs has been one of the most dangerous aspects of garage door maintenance. The springs are under a lot of tension, and even professionals have been killed by them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#database\"\u003ewe used winding bars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto tension springs. These are not only dangerous but also time-consuming. As a result, various garage door manufacturers have invented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/21\/torsion-spring-winding-systems\/\"\u003ealternative winding systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto improve safety. Although these systems are indeed safer to use than standard winding bars, they are also more expensive and still dangerous. What is more, many of them are not interchangeable and only work for one type of garage door spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the DDM Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ now allows you to wind any type of torsion spring that’s mounted to a shaft above the top of the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-the-winder\"\u003eUsing the Winder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Safe-T-Winder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RDBtGxWGHZg\"\u003eattaches directly to the torsion shaft\u003c\/a\u003e, allowing you to wind all the springs with a drill in a matter of minutes. Detailed instructions are available on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/garage-door-torsion-spring-winder.php\"\u003eGarage Door Torsion Spring Winder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003etutorial, and on our blog “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/11\/how-to-install-the-safe-t-winder\/\"\u003eHow to Install the Safe-T-Winder™\u003c\/a\u003e“.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installing-the-Safe-T-Winder-1.png\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installing-the-Safe-T-Winder-1-1024x959.png\" alt=\"Installing the Safe-T-Winder at the end of a torsion shaft.\" class=\"wp-image-5385\" width=\"504\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installing-the-Safe-T-Winder-1-1024x959.png 1024w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installing-the-Safe-T-Winder-1-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installing-the-Safe-T-Winder-1.png 1063w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstalling the Safe-T-Winder on the end of a torsion shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ is rated for doors up to 1500 pounds. Since it attaches to the end of the torsion bar, it can even open doors with broken springs. Despite its heavy-duty capabilities, the same winder is also useful in residential applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eOther Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile winding bars are still cheaper than the Safe-T-Winder, they are significantly more dangerous. They also cause shoulder injuries and shorten service careers. By comparison, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/part\/WINDER-10.html\"\u003eSafe-T-Winder™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis safe, simple, and easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an alternative method of winding residential and light commercial garage door springs, see our post on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/24\/written-instructions-for-the-s3-winder\/\"\u003eS3 Arrow Tru-Line Winder\u003c\/a\u003e. Please keep in mind that winding torsion springs can be dangerous no matter how you wind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"safe-t-winder","title":"Garage Door Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder - With case and stretcher.","description":"Garage Door Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ with Torsion Spring Stretcher and Carrying Case. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Winds all of the springs simultaneously by turning the end of the torsion shaft. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Heavy Duty. Rated for doors up to 1,500 pounds with 5 1\/4\" drums. Exceeds 2400 pounds in static test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one winder needed for residential, commercial and industrial doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd winding design allows for opening doors with broken springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Winds springs with a drill and 7\/16 inch deep well socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Protects shoulders from wear \u0026amp; tear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps preserve profitable carreers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces insurance costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy to use. Not rocket science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e No heavy lifting while winding the springs. Just secure the winder to the shaft and start drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Easy safety checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It will not bend the middle of the shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Safe in the event a spring breaks. Upper bracket prevents winder from flipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Springs can be wound in quarter turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Competively priced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fits within 2 1\/2 inches from shaft to ceiling by removing upper part of the winder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e All one piece. No critical parts to lose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Backed by DDM quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more information on this part, view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/15\/the-ddm-torsion-spring-safe-t-winder\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarage Door Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e blog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note. Quantities are limited. Please contact us for current  availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TPAWkICnL-o?si=kvXXgFtsJgQpiN61\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"David Feng","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51161609896256,"sku":"Safe-T-Winder","price":1674.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0013\/1904\/collections\/Safe-T-Winder_cc003a23-d4a7-4378-9b2e-4bc1fb9aae62.jpg?v=1771041923","url":"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/collections\/torsion-spring-safe-t-winder.oembed","provider":"DDM Garage Doors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}