High-quality Garage Door Cable Drum
It is crafted from cast aluminum, enabling it to support heavy loads.
Good cable grooves mean your lifting cables last longer.
Fits standard 1″ (25.4mm) shaft tube
Models available for 400–1350 ranges
Supports max door heights from 7′ to 28’+
Stable inventory + OEM customization available
What Are Garage Door Cable Drum
Cable drums are basically what wind up the lifting cable when your door goes up. They help turn the spring’s twisty energy into that upward motion. It’s really important for a good garage door drum to keep its groove geometry in check, stop the cables from overlapping, and make sure the garage door stays balanced from start to finish.
Gemax cable drums are made with a really close eye on how they’re cast, so the grooves guide the cable just right. You won’t have to worry about it slipping or jumping around.This makes for a smoother lift, keeps the torsion spring system safe, and helps cut down on wear and tear for the shafts and cables as time goes on.
We’ve got models for standard lift, high lift, and vertical lift doors. They can handle all sorts of door weights and heights.Need something special, like custom markings, stronger hubs, or your own private label? Our team is always here to back you up with your OEM requirements.
Standard Lift Cable Drums
Standard lift cable drums are designed for typical residential and light commercial doors. They ensure smooth and even cable winding, helping the door stay balanced and operate reliably in everyday use.
A precision-formed 8′ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 9′ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 12′ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 13′ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 18′ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 32′ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
High Lift Cable Drums
High lift cable drums are used on doors that require extra vertical travel before entering the horizontal track. Their larger diameter supports controlled lifting and stable performance on taller doors.
A precision-formed 4-54 Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 5-54 Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 120 Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 164 Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
Vertical Lift Cable Drums
Vertical lift cable drums are designed for doors that travel straight up with minimal horizontal run. They help maintain proper cable alignment and door balance under higher lifting loads.
A precision-formed 11’ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 18’ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
A precision-formed 28’ Cable Drum designed for even cable winding and balanced lifting in compatible sectional garage door systems.
High-Quality Positioning Set Screws
Gemax cable drums come with set screws that are color-coded and hardened. These meet quality standards for the industry, which helps hold the drum onto the torsion shaft really well.Red usually means it’s for the left side and black is for the right. This makes it a lot quicker to figure out and put in, so fewer mix-ups happen when you’re working.This little design tweak makes putting it together easier, and it also helps get the cable going the right way so the door works smoothly.
Wide Range Coverage for Different Door Sizes
Gemax cable drums are available in a wide range of models to cover sectional doors from small residential sizes to large commercial heights. From 8’ standard lifts to 28’ vertical lift systems, each model is engineered with accurate dimensions and rated lifting capacity to match door weight and application. With clear model identification and compatibility cross-referencing, distributors and technicians can easily select the right drum for any project.
Large Output & OEM Capability
With in-house casting, CNC machining, and finishing lines, Gemax is able to keep garage door cable drums in stable, continuous production. From standard lift to high-lift and vertical-lift models, our process is fully controlled internally, ensuring consistent groove accuracy, hub strength, and dimensional tolerance across large batches. This allows us to support long-term supply programs and mixed-model orders without quality fluctuation.
For OEM customers, we offer flexible customization options, including drum range selection (400–1350), cable size matching, labeling, and packaging formats. Cable drums can be grouped, marked, or packed according to hardware kit or project requirements, helping distributors and door manufacturers maintain consistency across repeated shipments and large installations.
More About Our Cable Drum Range
Our garage door cable drums are designed to match different door heights, weights, and cable sizes, ensuring safe lifting and balanced operation across residential and commercial sectional doors.
| Model | Max.Door Height(ft/mm) | Max.Door Weight(kg) | Max.Cable Diameter(in/mm) |
| 8′ Cable Drum | 8’/2440mm | 240 | 1/8”/3.2mm |
| 9′ Cable Drum | 9’/2740mm | 250 | 1/8”/3.2mm |
| 12′ Cable Drum | 12’/3650mm | 340 | 5/32”/4.0mm |
| 13′ Cable Drum | 13’/3965mm | 340 | 5/32”/4.0mm |
| 18′ Cable Drum | 18’/5500mm | 680 | 3/16”/5.0mm |
| 32′ Cable Drum | 32’/9750mm | 690 | 1/4”/6.0mm |
| 120″ Cable Drum | 120″/3050mm | 450 | 3/16”/5.0mm |
| 164″ Cable Drum | 164″/4165mm | 575 | 3/16”/5.0mm |
| 4-54 Cable Drum | 54″/1370mm | 250 | 5/32”/4.0mm |
| 5-54 Cable Drum | 54″/1370mm | 500 | 3/16”/5.0mm |
| 11′ Cable Drum | 11’/3350mm | 650 | 3/16”/5.0mm |
| 18′ Cable Drum | 18’/5480mm | 680 | 3/16”/5.0mm |
| 28′ Cable Drum | 28’/8540mm | 750 | 1/4”/6.0mm |
Selection depends on door height, lift type (standard, high, or vertical), door weight, and cable size. You can provide these details and we’ll recommend the correct drum.
Gemax cable drums are made from high-strength cast aluminum for reliable load capacity and long service life.
Yes. Cable drums can be packed together with torsion springs or other hardware components for complete kits.
Yes. Mixed-model shipments are supported, with clear labeling for easy warehouse handling and installation.
Related Products
Strong steel cables that lift and balance the door, working with drums and springs to ensure smooth, controlled opening and closing.
Our rollers help your garage door move quietly and smoothly.
These tracks are shaped just right to keep your door perfectly lined up.
These tough springs are made to handle your door’s weight, making it easier to open and close.
Everything you need in one box, custom-sized for your door, so it’s a breeze to put together and fits perfectly.
