Cable drums sit at either end of the torsion pole and the lifting cables wind into their grooves. Matched drums are what keep both sides of the door rising at the same rate.
Signs it needs replacing
Cable jumping out of the groove
Uneven lift from one side
Worn or burred grooves
Sizes and variants
Variant
Specification
Double
For double width doors
Caravan
For caravan height doors
Fitting notes
Drums are handed and are replaced as a pair. A worn drum will chew through a new cable, so both get checked together.