The Action Direct's Clopay Compatible Garage Door Bottom Seal
is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that is known under the trade name astragal and was developed to perform like EPDM rubber. Similar to EPDM, TPE can
handle extreme temperatures from –30 to 200 degrees, whereas PVC can
endure only 40 to 160 degrees. Action Direct uses a reprocessed material
to keep the cost down for our customers, while keeping the EPDM-like properties in the
seal.
The Clopay seal’s T-ends are 90 durometers (hardness), and the middle is 70
durometers.
The soft middle part of the seal performs best in cold temperatures and won’t
stiffen in freezing climates, while the ribbing on the seal won’t freeze to the
bottom of pavement. It's easy to install due to the seal’s rigid T-ends that have less
friction and less resistance compared to other seals, making it much easier to string during installation that a single person can accomplish. No lubricant is required! Action Direct is one of the only companies manufacturing this
optimized seal that performs like EPDM. It’s available in a 200’ reel
and by the foot for your convenience.
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Product Highlights:
Innovative design with rigid T-ends and softer middle part of seal
TPE acts like EPDM rubber to withstand extreme temperatures
Retains original shape
Easy one-person installation
No lubricant needed
Cost-saving, eco-friendly material
Available in 200’ reel or by the foot
Ribbing ensures no freezing to pavement
Clopay Compatible Seal Instructions
Tools needed: LOCKING PLIERS, C-CLAMP SCISSORS, OR KNIFE
*If the garage door uses an automatic opener, disconnect the door
from the opener before installation. Don’t remove the bottom roller
carrier. Don’t use an object to prop the door open.
Step 1: Unplug your garage door opener. Open your garage door
fully and hold it in place by putting a vice grip or C-clamp above the
top roller. Fasten another vice grip or C-clamp below the bottom roller
to prevent the door from moving.
Step 2: Remove old astragal by sliding it off. Slide the new
Clopay Compatible astragal on, then line it up on one end of the door.
Crimp the retainer down on the astragal at this end. On the other end,
push an extra inch into the retainer and crimp the retainer. This will
keep the astragal in place. Trim the end of the astragal to line up with
the edge of the door.
Step 3: Remove the clamps, close the door, and adjust the lock if needed.
Step 4: Reconnect your garage opener to your door. SAFETY REVERSE and test your garage door for safety.
Applications:
This seal is ideal in residential and commercial industries like storage units, warehouses, food facilities, residential homes, and more.
