{"id":1930,"date":"2021-02-07T06:08:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T06:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dkhardware.com\/blog\/casement-window-parts-selection-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:52:56","slug":"casement-window-parts-selection-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dkhardware.com\/blog\/casement-window-parts-selection-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Casement Window Parts: Selection Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swinging open like a door to provide good ventilation, casement windows can be seen in different home styles. They offer a tight seal and their thermal performance rating is excellent. Of course, they are also easy to operate with quality hardware ensuring smooth operation and reliability.<\/p>\n

When choosing casement window parts<\/a> , there are a number of options to suit your requirements. An understanding of the body styles and mounting types can help you select the right parts without any confusion.<\/p>\n

How to choose a single arm or split arm operator at the time of replacement?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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First thing to check is if the base with gears includes a removable cover. In a surface mount operator, the screws go into the jamb vertically to hold the operator onto the jamb. In a face mount operator, the screws go into the housing horizontally. Also check if the face mount operator has through mounting holes or if the holes are blind tapped.<\/p>\n

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Link arm configurations <\/strong><\/p>\n

Two-linked\/Dual\/Dyad type operators are designed with a range of link arm configurations. When identifying your replacement operator, factor in the following:<\/p>\n