Business Details
Premium Window and Door Hardware Solutions
Since our inception, we have specialized in crafting high-quality architectural hardware for windows and doors, serving both modern and historic restoration projects. Our expertise lies in combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing techniques, including forging and CNC machining, to produce components that exceed industry strength standards. We distinguish ourselves through our ability to replicate original hardware designs while enhancing their performance for contemporary use. Our team of skilled engineers and artisans brings decades of collective experience in metallurgy and precision manufacturing, ensuring every product meets exacting specifications. With a focus on durability and aesthetic precision, we supply components trusted in iconic structures like the U.S. Capitol and Biltmore Estate.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through patented systems like our stackable weight technology, which simplifies window counterbalancing. We maintain rigorous quality control protocols, including independent stress testing that confirms our pulleys withstand 10 times the load of competitors' products. Our dedication to client satisfaction is reflected in our lifetime guarantee on premium pulleys and our capacity to match over 10 standard finish colors. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, we control every production phase to ensure consistent quality and rapid delivery from our $1 million in-stock inventory. This comprehensive approach has established us as the preferred supplier for architects and contractors requiring reliable, code-compliant hardware solutions.
Services
Window Sash Pulleys
Custom Brass Hardware
Historic Reproductions
Sash Chain Manufacturing
Door Threshold Systems
Forged Metal Components
Ball Bearing Hardware
Window Lock Systems
Architectural Castings
Finish Matching Services
Highlights and features
- We guarantee our forged brass pulleys for life with independent testing proving 10x strength over competitors
- Our patented stackable weight system simplifies window counterbalance customization
- CNC machining ensures precise tolerances for optimal hardware performance
- We reproduce historic hardware while improving modern functionality
- Selected for 43 U.S. Capitol restoration projects and other national landmarks
What people say
Lifetime-guaranteed pulleys
Perfect historic reproductions
Exceptional strength
Quick shipping
Expert technical support
Services
Forged Brass Pulleys
Our forged brass sash pulleys utilize proprietary manufacturing techniques to achieve 10 times the load capacity of standard products. Each unit features sealed ball bearings for maintenance-free operation and is CNC-machined to precise tolerances. Available in multiple sizes with round or square ends, these pulleys accept chain or cord while maintaining smooth 7,000-pound breaking strength performance. This superior engineering ensures century-long service life in historic and modern window systems.
Custom Hardware Fabrication
We specialize in reproducing historic architectural hardware with modern performance enhancements. Our in-house foundry and machining center create custom castings, specialized finishes, and dimensionally accurate components for restoration projects. From one-of-a-kind door hinges to exact replica window lifts, our team transforms architectural drawings into functional hardware meeting contemporary building codes and durability requirements.
Stackable Weights System
Our patented stackable iron and lead weight system revolutionizes traditional window counterbalancing. Modular 1-5 lb segments combine in any configuration while maintaining compact footprint. Round weights with plastic sleeves prevent lead exposure and ensure smooth operation. This innovative system simplifies installation and adjustment while maintaining the authentic functionality of original double-hung window designs in historic buildings.
Sash Chain Manufacturing
Commercial-grade flat profile sash chains available in four load capacities (80-225 lbs) with 10 finish options. Our chains combine corrosion-resistant materials with precise manufacturing tolerances for smooth operation in antique and modern windows. The flat design prevents twisting while maintaining traditional aesthetics required for historic preservation projects across residential and institutional applications.
Architectural Castings
Precision metal castings for window lifts, locks, and door hardware maintain historical accuracy while improving durability. Our foundry produces both decorative and functional components using traditional methods enhanced with modern material science. From Georgian-era finger lifts to security locks with key-operated mechanisms, each casting combines aesthetic precision with mechanical reliability for demanding architectural applications.
People
Bob Markarian
Founder
Innovator behind the patented stackable weight system, Bob established ARC's reputation for solving complex hardware challenges in historic buildings while maintaining original design integrity.
Questions
Do you offer custom hardware design services?
Yes, we specialize in custom fabrication and reproduction of historic hardware using our in-house foundry and machining center.
What window types are your products compatible with?
Our hardware works with double-hung, casement, transom, and historic window systems requiring traditional counterbalance mechanisms.
How do your pulleys compare to competitors' products?
Independent testing confirms our forged brass pulleys withstand 10 times the stress of stamped or cast alternatives.
What finish options are available?
We offer 10 standard patinas with custom finishing capabilities to match existing hardware in historic buildings.
Do you supply hardware for commercial projects?
Yes, we serve institutional and government projects including 43 U.S. Capitol restorations and major landmarks nationwide.
What quality certifications do you hold?
Our manufacturing meets ASTM material standards with third-party stress testing documentation available upon request.
