How to Measure Commercial Refrigeration Gaskets & Why It’s Important for Replacement
Commercial refrigeration gaskets aren’t universal. There are various materials, brands, and profile designs that apply best to specific appliances. That’s why, business owners must measure their gaskets before buying replacement parts for their commercial refrigeration to ensure they fit properly and perform as they should.
Gaskets act as refrigeration seals to keep the warm air out and maintain the appliance’s cold temperature. If you don’t have the correct size, you risk improper sealing, which can cause warm air to seep in, potentially spoiling the food or products inside.
As with any equipment, it requires replacing over time, especially if you aren’t properly maintaining your door gaskets with heavy use. Below is a quick guide on measuring your gaskets before buying new ones and signs you need to replace them.
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When to Replace Your Commercial Refrigeration Gaskets
If you notice your cooler gaskets are damaged, leaking, unsealed, or don’t keep the doors closed, these are signs that you need to replace them. With proper gasket maintenance and replacement, commercial refrigeration equipment can last between 10 to 15 years.
When door gaskets become compromised, it can cause bacteria growth near perishable products and waste energy from the appliance trying to stay cool. Even if you’re new to replacing commercial refrigerator gaskets, measuring them is simple to ensure you purchase the right size replacement.
How to Measure Gaskets for a Commercial Refrigerator Door
The first step in measuring door gaskets for refrigerators is retrieving all the specs and product information required.
Before ordering a replacement refrigeration gasket, gather the following first:
Gasket Dimensions
Measure the outside edges from one edge to another by length, width, and height to gather its dimensions.
Manufacturer Information
Use the OEM part number provided by the factory to find your gasket’s manufacturer’s information. This information is usually located in your equipment’s Operation Manual.
If you don’t have this, locate your refrigerator’s data plate inside or on its interior wall for the appliance model and serial number. We can help you find the right gasket replacement with this information.
Gasket Style
Confirm the gasket type you have for proper ordering. Common categories include magnetic and compression profiles. You must also determine whether the gasket is mounted to the door by using either a dart inserted into a slot in the door, or screwed onto the door through the bottom flap.
Now that you know how to measure commercial refrigeration gaskets, here’s how to properly replace them.
Next Step: Commercial Gasket Replacement
After gathering your dimensions, type, and manufacturer’s information, you may be wondering how to install door gaskets next.
Here is a quick step-by-step guide on commercial gasket replacement and installment:
- Soften the new gasket, when possible, in hot water and dry it with a towel.
- Remove the old gasket from the appliance’s door grooves.
- If the gasket is a snap-in profile, clean the grooves in the door with a mild detergent mixture and a soft cloth to remove dirt and grime.
- Find the gasket dart on the backside (dart-shaped bump) and insert the new gasket at the bottom and top corners of the appliance doors.
- Insert the gasket dart into the center of all sides, then press the dart in, working from the center to each corner in the remaining grooves around the door.
- Check if the gasket was installed correctly by seeing if the appliance doors open and close properly. Depending on your gasket type, it may take a few hours to seal.
In addition to proper measurements and installment, purchasing commercial door gaskets for refrigerators from a reputable company is essential. It ensures your commercial appliances receive the highest quality parts to support their functionality and your business effectively.
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Buy the Right Sized Refrigeration Door Gaskets from Breakaway Enterprises
At Breakaway Enterprises, we’re a distributor and custom manufacturer of commercial refrigeration gaskets. Whether you’re looking for a walk-in cooler gasket, reach-in, or under-counter box, we carry replacement parts of all shapes and sizes.
If we don’t stock the gasket you’re looking for, we offer custom-ordered gaskets to fit any door, appliance model, and industry application.
Our motto is: If we don’t stock it, we’ll make it.
Shop door gaskets or call us at (888) 824-1160 to ensure your appliances and business continue running smoothly today!
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