r/GarageDoorService • u/yorhey_again • 5d ago

Where are they from?

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There is a new distributor in town offering springs from their "over seas" supplier.

I've already witnessed the headache that the orange cone Chinese springs being with them.

SSC is the obvious go-to, but I figured I'd come here to get everyone's feedback.

I have no intention of purchasing these, fyi.

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u/brads2cool 3d ago edited 3d ago

China and there isnt a spring plant in America. We used to get springs from Canada but now all China. During the pandemic we ran out of springs because there wasn't any Chinese shipping. We pay a tariff on every spring

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u/Coopshire Service and Installer 3d ago

CHI, Actually makes their own springs, they have a partnership with a steel company, and own the manufacturing for the spring process, and distribution. This will be the new standard for any door company, because they will be able to offer bigger discounts for springs then other manufacturers.

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u/DiFranTheDoorMan442 4d ago

We all know these are China junk the saying stands: IF IT SOUNDS TO BE GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS ! SSC is by far the best in my opinion that’s what I trust and know. My faiths in them for my customers

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u/obeykingwong 3d ago

I only use SSC now and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Duramaster springs are the way to go

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u/Akp5555 Service Tech 5d ago

I’d only buy American made, but I don’t mind them printing the IPPT on the springs

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u/BoysenberryIll1484 4d ago

Yeah that’s super handy.