When replacing a door gasket, the magnet or flap of the standard profile might be on the wrong side for your refrigeration unit. For such situations, DSU supplies counter-welded profiles. These are the same profiles, but horizontally mirrored, so that the seal is on the correct side again.
Counter-welded profiles are relatively uncommon, so first carefully check if you truly need a counter-welded version. In our drawings, the left side is always the outside of the profile: compare this carefully with your existing door gasket before ordering. In doubt? Search by brand and model of your refrigeration unit or compare the profile code with your existing door gasket. Once you have found the correct profile, you can use the configurator to specify both the color and dimensions to calculate the price immediately.
Counter-welded profiles are identifiable by the addition -MC or -AC in the profile name. DSU supplies a selection of profiles as standard counter-welded. Other versions are available upon request.
How does a counter-welded profile work?
When counter-welding, the profile is horizontally mirrored. For profiles where the magnet is normally on the outside, it will be on the inside with a counter-welded profile. For flat profiles, the flap will face outwards instead of inwards. The shape, dimensions, and material of the profile remain the same as the standard profile. Only the orientation of the magnet or flap is mirrored, so that the profile fits differently in the door or drawer.
Please note: a counter-welded profile is rare. Therefore, always carefully check if your profile is indeed mirrored before ordering a counter-welded version.
When replacing, always check the old profile code or the exact dimensions, so that the new profile has the same fit and seal. If necessary, use the page for door gasket dimensions.
Where are counter-welded profiles used?
Counter-welded profiles are used in refrigeration and freezing equipment where a standard door gasket does not seal correctly. Examples of applications:
- Installations where a standard profile must be mounted mirrored due to manufacturer's design choices
- Older or specific refrigeration equipment for which no standard version is available
The correct profile is determined by the combination of profile shape, dimensions, magnet position, and the way the profile is mounted in the door. Carefully check if it is indeed counter-welded.
Find the right counter-welded profile
DSU also supplies a number of profiles as counter-welded variants: for magnetic profiles, the magnet is then on the inside, and for flat profiles, the flap points outwards instead of inwards. Counter-welded versions are recognizable by:
- -MC in the profile name: counter-welded version with magnet
- -AC in the profile name: counter-welded version without magnet
Not every profile is available as a standard counter-welded version. If a profile is not in the assortment, it can often still be produced as counter-welded upon request. Please contact us for this. The following profiles are standardly available as counter-welded:
- 10-AC (counter-welded variant of 10-A)
- 18-MC (counter-welded variant of 18-M)
- 18-RC (counter-welded variant of 18-R)
- 105-MC (counter-welded variant of 105-M)
How to compare for the correct profile
When comparing profiles, pay attention to the width and height of the profile and on which side the magnet is located. In the drawings on the website and in the catalog, the left side is always the outside of the profile once it has been integrated into the door gasket.
Frequently asked questions about counter-welded profiles
Compare the existing profile with the drawing of the standard profile on the website or in the catalog. Is the magnet on the inside instead of the outside, or does the flap point outwards instead of inwards? Then you likely have a counter-welded profile. If you also see the addition -MC or -AC in the profile code, this is confirmed.
The M stands for a version with a magnet, the A for a version without a magnet, the same distinction as with -M and -A for standard profiles.
Then look for a suitable alternative profile with the same working height and an arrow in the same place as the original. View the explanation here. In doubt? Feel free to contact us, and together we will find the right solution.
Counter-welded profiles are used by many different manufacturers of refrigeration equipment. The correct profile depends on the exact dimensions and groove shape of your door or drawer, not just the brand. Therefore, preferably search by brand and model, or measure the existing profile and compare it with our drawings.
For counter-welded profiles, there is only one way: you measure the outer dimensions of the door gasket.
At DSU, we have over 900 brands, unfortunately, there is a multitude of type numbers and new models are continuously entering the market. When the type numbers are known, they are listed on the brand's page. If the type number is not known to us, that is not a problem. We produce everything to measure. Determine the correct profile and size and use the configurator tool to create the order. Optionally, add the brand and type number to the reference so that we can further complete our information.
