Bead profiles are very similar to flat profiles, but whereas flat profiles have a flat flap, bead profiles have a "bead" at the end of the flap. This bead ensures that the profile does not shift during and after installation. The profile is usually placed under the inner door and then screwed or riveted.
Bead profiles come standard with an integrated magnet, recognizable by the addition -M in the profile code.
Need help finding the right bead profile?
Not sure which profile you need? Search by brand and model of your cooling unit or compare the profile code with your existing door seal. Once you have found the correct profile, you can use the configurator to specify both the color and dimensions to instantly calculate the price.
How does a bead profile work?
The bead at the end of the flap ensures that the profile stays in place during and after installation. The profile is placed under the inner door and screwed or riveted. As with flat profiles, you will need tools for this, in this case, a screwdriver.
If the door seal to be replaced is attached with rivets, these must first be drilled out. Our advice is to then secure it with screws so that it is easier to replace. Use screws with a flat head. Replacing a bead profile is similar to how you would do it for a flat profile.
With magnet
Bead profiles are equipped with a standard integrated magnet, recognizable by the addition -M in the profile code. This ensures a good seal against the door frame.
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 dimensions of door seals for this.
Where is a bead profile used?
Bead profiles are used in refrigerators, freezers, cold rooms, and drawers. These are usually older cooling units for which it is often no longer possible to obtain an original door seal from the manufacturer. Most newer refrigerators are equipped with a push-in profile, which is easier to replace.
Find the right bead profile
DSU supplies bead profiles in a more limited number of sizes and designs than, for example, push-in profiles. You can search by brand and model of your equipment to find the correct profile. If the correct bead profile is not listed, you can check flat profiles for a comparable profile. The bead has little function. The flap to which the bead is attached is used to secure the door seal. This can therefore also be done without a bead.
How to compare the correct profile
Are you opting for a new bead profile (or a suitable alternative)? Then pay particular attention to the working height and width. The working height is the part that is not under the plate/mounting strip. If the working height deviates too much, the door will not close properly. There will be a gap, or the door will not close. In the drawings on the website and in the catalog, the left side is always the outside of the profile once it is incorporated into the door seal.
Frequently asked questions about bead profiles
Look at the base of the door seal. Is there a flap with a bead at the end, which is placed under the inner door and screwed? Then you have a bead profile. If there is a flat flap without a bead, it is a flat profile. If there is an arrow with barbs that clamps into a groove, it is a push-in profile.
Yes, bead profiles are supplied with an integrated magnet as standard, recognizable by the addition -M in the profile code. It is possible to choose one or more sides without a magnet in the configuration tool. Whether this is necessary depends on the original door seal in the cooling unit. Four sides with a magnet is by far the most chosen variant.
Then look for a suitable alternative profile with the same working height and width. If the correct bead profile is not listed, you can check flat profiles for a comparable profile. The bead has little function. The flap to which the bead is attached is used to secure the door seal. This can therefore also be done without a bead. In doubt? Feel free to contact us, and we will find the right solution together.
Bead profiles are used by many different manufacturers of refrigeration equipment. The correct profile depends on the exact dimensions and mounting method of your door, not just the brand. Therefore, preferably search by brand and model, or measure the existing profile.
For bead profiles, this can be done in two ways. You measure the outer dimensions of the door seal or the distance between the outer edges of the magnetic strip. With many flat profiles, the magnetic strip is on the outside of the profile (if you look at the cross-section), and thus that dimension corresponds to the outer dimensions. We have a helpful instruction video for this.
Yes, all you need is a screwdriver to secure the profile under the inner door and a bit of skill. Watch our instruction video about flat profiles, which use a similar attachment method.
At DSU, we have more than 900 brands; unfortunately, there are multiple model numbers and new models are continuously entering the market. When the model numbers are known, they can be found on the brand page. If the model number is not known to us, that is not a problem. This is because we custom-produce everything. Determine the correct bead profile and size and use the configuration tool to create the order. Optionally, add the brand and model number to the reference so that we can further complete our information.
