{"product_id":"certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance","title":"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e is a durable stainless steel coil spring to support the sash and provide smooth, controlled operation in tilt-in windows. Each coil is specifically calibrated to the weight of the window sash, helping balance the sash as it moves up and down. When properly matched and installed, the balance helps the sash stay in position when opened and remain securely closed when lowered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003etwo tongue types: short and long \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003emultiple weight ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong tongue \u003c\/strong\u003evariants are designed to install at the top of a multi-coil balance assembly.  If you only have \u003cstrong\u003eone coil\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose the \u003cstrong\u003eshort tongue\u003c\/strong\u003e variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo find the correct replacement, check your old coil spring for a \u003cstrong\u003estamp or imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e weight rating. This indicates the balance weight needed for your window.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to the \u003cstrong\u003estamp chart\u003c\/strong\u003e below for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach coil balance is rated to support a \u003cstrong\u003especific amount of weight\u003c\/strong\u003e. When multiple coils are used together, their weight ratings combine to support the full weight of the window sash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coil measures \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" thick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed with a compatible pivot shoe \u003cstrong\u003e(sold separately)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eleft or right side installation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with 170 and 171 series coil balances respectively\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SHORT TONGUE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e8; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #079bd3; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; padding: 14px 10px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShort Tongue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center; height: 156.718px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: rgb(234, 244, 248); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(7, 155, 211); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eNumber Stamped on Spring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(7, 155, 211); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(7, 155, 211); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003eOur Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e334\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e4 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730268317\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 4 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C334\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: rgb(247, 249, 250); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e5 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730333853\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 5 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C405\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e6 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730399389\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 6 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C406\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: rgb(247, 249, 250); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e7 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730464925\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 7 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C407\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e8 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730530461\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 8 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C408\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: rgb(247, 249, 250); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e409\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e9 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730595997\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 9 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C409\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e10 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730661533\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Short - 10 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C410\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- LONG TONGUE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e8; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #079bd3; color: #ffffff; text-align: center; padding: 14px 10px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLong Tongue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #eaf4f8; color: #222222;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #079bd3;\"\u003eNumber Stamped on Spring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #079bd3;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #079bd3;\"\u003eOur Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e5 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730858141\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Long - 5 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C405A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e406\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e6 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730923677\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Long - 6 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C406A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e7 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787730989213\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Long - 7 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C407A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px;\"\u003e408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px;\"\u003e8 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance?variant=48787731054749\" title=\"CertainTeed 96-C Series Constant Force Balance - Long - 8 lbs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-96-C408A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBest Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best performance, window balances should be replaced in pairs (sold individually). Installing one new balance alongside an old one can lead to uneven operation and premature wear. Replacing both ensures smooth, long-lasting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the balancer you need is not listed or you are unsure which option to choose, \u003cstrong\u003econtact our experts for assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WindowParts.com","offers":[{"title":"Short \/ 4 lbs","offer_id":48787730268317,"sku":"S-96-C334","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ 5 lbs","offer_id":48787730333853,"sku":"S-96-C405","price":9.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ 6 lbs","offer_id":48787730399389,"sku":"S-96-C406","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ 7 lbs","offer_id":48787730464925,"sku":"S-96-C407","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ 8 lbs","offer_id":48787730530461,"sku":"S-96-C408","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ 9 lbs","offer_id":48787730595997,"sku":"S-96-C409","price":6.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ 10 lbs","offer_id":48787730661533,"sku":"S-96-C410","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ 5 lbs","offer_id":48787730858141,"sku":"S-96-C405A","price":7.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ 6 lbs","offer_id":48787730923677,"sku":"S-96-C406A","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ 7 lbs","offer_id":48787730989213,"sku":"S-96-C407A","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ 8 lbs","offer_id":48787731054749,"sku":"S-96-C408A","price":10.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/5348\/6237\/files\/96-C_long_tongue.png?v=1786538006","url":"https:\/\/www.windowparts.com\/products\/certainteed-96-c-series-constant-force-balance","provider":"WindowParts.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}