Garage Door Opener Reinforcement Brackets
Garage door opener reinforcement brackets protect the top section of your door from the opener's pull. Choose 18", 21" or 24" to match your top section, in zinc-plated or white steel, or an adjustable bracket for 18" to 24" sections.
Not sure which size? See the chart below the products.
Adjsutable Reinforcement Bracket 18" - 24" SectionsSKU: 519$11.08 As low as $8.86Used to connect opener to the garage…
21" Garage Door Opener Reinforcement Bracket, WhiteSKU: 498W$13.50 As low as $10.80Securely connects the opener arm to the garage door Used…
18" Garage Door Opener Reinforcement BracketSKU: 497$10.51 As low as $8.41Securely connects the opener arm to the garage door Used…
21" Garage Door Opener Reinforcement Bracket, Zinc-Plated 12 Gauge SteelSKU: 498$11.84 As low as $9.47A 21-inch operator reinforcement bracket (ORB) that…
24" Garage Door Opener Reinforcement Bracket, WhiteSKU: 499W$14.63 As low as $11.70Securely connects the opener arm to the garage door Used…
18" Garage Door Opener Reinforcement Bracket, White, 12 Gauge SteelSKU: 497W$12.11 As low as $9.6918 in garage door opener reinforcement bracket in white. It…
24" Garage Door Opener Reinforcement BracketSKU: 499$14.47 As low as $11.58Securely connects the opener arm to the garage door Used…
Choose your size
| Top section height | Reinforcement bracket |
|---|---|
| 18" | 497 zinc, 497W white |
| 21" | 498 zinc, 498W white |
| 24" | 499 zinc, 499W white |
| 18" to 24" (adjustable) | 519 |
The 18", 21" and 24" brackets are 12-gauge steel and come with a clevis pin and cotter ring to attach the opener's door arm. The white versions are the same brackets, powder coated. They fit all brands of openers.
How it fits
- Measure the height of the door's top section.
- Fasten the reinforcement bracket to the inside of the top section, centered under the opener rail, using the door maker's recommended hardware.
- Attach the opener's door bracket to the reinforcement bracket and connect the door arm with the clevis pin.
Door bowing as well? Add a strut. Need the opener's own bracket? See door brackets. Questions? Call 877-379-4947.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a garage door opener reinforcement bracket?
Yes, on most sectional doors. The opener pulls on the top section, and a reinforcement bracket spreads that force across the section so the door bracket doesn't bend or tear the panel. It's especially important on thin steel and aluminum doors.
What size reinforcement bracket do I need?
Match the bracket to the height of your door's top section: 18", 21" or 24". If you aren't sure, or your door has an unusual section height, the adjustable bracket fits 18" to 24" sections.
Is a reinforcement bracket the same as a strut?
No. A reinforcement bracket is a short vertical plate behind the opener's door bracket. A strut is a long horizontal brace across a section that stops the door bowing. Many doors use both.
