Kason Latch | Undercounter Refrigerator & Bar Lowboys

OEM Part Details

• Manufacturer: Kason
• OEM Number: 10931000008
• OEM Status: VERIFIED
• MPN: 10931000008
• SKU: PD-780-224
• Part Type: Door Gasket

Product Overview

OEM Part Details Manufacturer: Kason OEM Part Number: 10931000008 MPN: 10931000008 SKU: PD-780-224 Part Type: Door Gasket OEM Status: VERIFIED Product Overview Proper door sealing is essential to keeping commercial refrigeration equipment operating efficiently. The Kason 10931000008 door gasket creates the sealing surface between the door and cabinet opening, helping the door close against the cabinet as intended. When a gasket is torn, hardened, distorted, loose, or no longer able to compress evenly, outside air can enter around the door perimeter. That condition may contribute to moisture, frost, longer refrigeration run time, and difficulty maintaining cabinet temperature. This Kason door gasket is identified by manufacturer part number 10931000008. It is a wear-related door component intended for commercial equipment service, where the original component should be carefully compared before ordering. A correct gasket selection depends on more than the overall appearance of the seal. The gasket profile, mounting edge, door arrangement, and condition of the surrounding door hardware all matter. Replacing a damaged seal can help restore a more consistent door closure and reduce cabinet air leakage when the remaining door assembly is in suitable condition.

Product Function

Product Function The Kason 10931000008 door gasket serves as the door seal for commercial refrigeration equipment. Its job is to provide a continuous sealing contact around the cabinet opening when the door is closed. A gasket in good condition helps limit the exchange of warmer, moisture-laden room air with the cooled cabinet space. This supports normal cabinet operation by helping the refrigeration system avoid unnecessary heat and moisture entering through the door opening. Because the gasket works with the door, hinges, latch, and gasket mounting area, it should be viewed as part of the complete door assembly rather than as an isolated strip of material. A replacement gasket cannot correct a bent door, worn hinges, damaged latch hardware, or a compromised mounting channel. Comparing the original component and inspecting the surrounding door parts helps reduce wrong-part orders and supports a more effective repair.

Why Choose a Genuine OEM Replacement?

Why Choose a Genuine OEM Replacement? Kason OEM part number 10931000008 provides a reliable identification point when replacing the original door gasket. Matching the manufacturer part number helps distinguish this gasket from visually similar door seals that may use a different profile, mounting arrangement, or door application. Using the verified OEM number during the ordering process gives technicians and maintenance teams a clearer basis for comparing the replacement with the removed component. Confirm the equipment model and serial number along with the original gasket before purchase when model-specific fitment documentation is not available.

How This Part Works

How This Part Works When the equipment door closes, the door gasket compresses between the door and cabinet frame to form a seal around the opening. That seal helps reduce cabinet air leakage at the door perimeter. During normal use, repeated opening and closing, cleaning exposure, contact damage, and long-term compression can affect how evenly a gasket seats against the cabinet. A gasket that remains flexible and aligned can make consistent contact as the door closes. If part of the seal is torn, pulled from its mounting area, permanently flattened, or distorted, gaps may develop. Air entering through those gaps can introduce humidity and heat into the cabinet, which may appear as moisture or frost near the door area. Door alignment also affects sealing performance: hinges, latch hardware, and the door position must allow the gasket to contact the cabinet evenly. The gasket supports the door seal, while the rest of the door assembly provides the positioning and closing force needed for that seal to work correctly.

Technician Service Tip

Technician Service Tip Before removing the original gasket, compare its perimeter shape, mounting edge, and seating arrangement with the replacement. Inspect the door hinge condition, latch operation, and gasket mounting area as well. A new gasket should not be expected to compensate for a door that is misaligned or hardware that does not draw the door into proper closing position.

Common Failure Symptoms

• A torn, split, or visibly damaged gasket may indicate that the door seal should be inspected.
• A door that does not appear to close evenly around its perimeter can indicate gasket compression or alignment concerns.
• Moisture forming near the door opening may indicate outside air entering through a compromised seal.
• Frost around the door frame or adjacent cabinet area can indicate that the gasket and door closure should be inspected.
• A gasket that has pulled away from its mounting area may no longer provide continuous contact.
• Flattened, hardened, or distorted sections of the seal can indicate loss of effective compression.
• Cabinet temperature concerns near periods of frequent door use may indicate a door-sealing issue among other possible causes.
• A door that requires unusual pressure to remain closed may indicate that the gasket, latch, hinges, or door alignment should be evaluated.

Commercial Applications

Commercial Applications This Kason door gasket is used in commercial refrigeration equipment service where a door seal requires replacement by verified manufacturer part number. Commercial kitchens, restaurant maintenance teams, foodservice facilities, refrigeration service companies, and equipment repair departments commonly inspect door gaskets as part of routine door and cabinet maintenance. A sound door seal is important in equipment that depends on a closed cabinet environment to support normal refrigeration operation. Model-specific equipment fitment is not stated here. Before ordering, use the Kason part number 10931000008 as the primary identification reference, then compare the original component and confirm the equipment data plate details. This ordering approach is especially useful when several door seals appear similar but differ in profile, mounting method, or door configuration.

Before You Order

• Match Kason OEM part number 10931000008 to the original component and available equipment documentation.
• Confirm the manufacturer name is Kason before ordering.
• Compare the original gasket profile with the replacement identification.
• Review the gasket mounting edge and the door mounting area for the same arrangement.
• Confirm the equipment model and serial number from the data plate when model-specific fitment is not documented.
• Inspect the original gasket for its full perimeter shape rather than relying on one damaged section.
• Check the door hinges and latch condition for signs that door alignment may affect sealing.
• Inspect the gasket mounting area for damage, looseness, or contamination that could affect seating.
• Use SKU PD-780-224 as an additional PartsDirectOnline ordering reference.

Related Components

• Door hinges should be inspected because hinge wear or misalignment can prevent the door gasket from contacting the cabinet evenly.
• Door latch hardware should be inspected because proper latch engagement helps draw the door into its intended closing position.
• Door closer components should be evaluated where present because inconsistent closing action can leave the gasket without full compression.
• The gasket retainer or mounting track should be checked because damage or debris in the mounting area can affect gasket seating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kason part number 10931000008?

Kason 10931000008 is a door gasket for commercial refrigeration equipment. It is identified as a Kason OEM part and should be compared with the original component before ordering.

What does a commercial refrigeration door gasket do?

A door gasket forms the sealing surface between the closed door and cabinet opening. It helps limit air leakage around the door perimeter and supports normal cabinet operation.

How can I tell whether a door gasket should be inspected?

Tears, splits, flattening, distortion, poor door closure, moisture near the door opening, or frost around the frame may indicate that the gasket and related door hardware should be inspected.

Should I match the OEM number when ordering this gasket?

Yes. Kason OEM part number 10931000008 is verified for this door gasket. Match that number to the original component and confirm the equipment model and serial number when fitment documentation is not available.

Can a new door gasket correct a door that is out of alignment?

A new gasket may not correct a door alignment problem. Inspect the hinges, latch, door position, and gasket mounting area because those components affect how the door closes against the cabinet.

Why should the original gasket profile be compared before purchase?

Door gaskets can appear similar while using different profiles or mounting arrangements. Comparing the original gasket helps confirm that the replacement identification is appropriate for the existing door assembly.