Delfield Push-In Magnetic Gasket (Gray) — Cooler/Freezer Door Seal | 3- or 4-Sided | Custom Sizes In Stock (PD-145)

OEM Part Details

• Manufacturer: Delfield
• OEM Number: 1702623
• OEM Status: VERIFIED
• MPN: 1702623
• SKU: PD-734-632
• Part Type: Door Gasket

Product Overview

OEM Part Details: Delfield manufacturer part number 1702623; SKU PD-734-632; gray push-in magnetic door gasket. The Delfield 1702623 gray push-in magnetic door gasket helps maintain the seal around a commercial refrigeration equipment door. Mounted around the door perimeter, this gasket provides a compressible sealing surface between the door and cabinet opening. Its magnetic section helps the door remain drawn against the cabinet, while the push-in mounting style is intended to engage the applicable gasket channel. A sound door seal is important to everyday cabinet operation. When a gasket is torn, hardened, distorted, loose, or no longer compressing evenly, air can enter around the door edge. That air leakage may contribute to moisture, frost, inconsistent cabinet conditions, and longer refrigeration run time. Replacing a worn gasket with the correctly identified Delfield OEM part helps restore the door assembly to its intended sealing arrangement. This is a practical service item for foodservice equipment maintenance teams and refrigeration technicians addressing visible gasket wear or poor door closure. The OEM number, original gasket profile, push-in mounting arrangement, and equipment identification should be compared carefully before ordering.

Product Function

This door gasket forms the sealing barrier between a Delfield commercial refrigeration door and the cabinet face. When the door closes, the gasket compresses against the cabinet opening and the magnetic portion assists with door contact. A consistent seal helps limit air leakage through the door perimeter, which is especially important where cabinet temperature and moisture control depend on a properly closed door. As a wear-related door component, the gasket should be inspected when its surface is split, the corners are separating, the magnet is not holding the door closely, or the sealing edge has taken a permanent set. Correct gasket identification also helps prevent an otherwise serviceable door from being fitted with the wrong profile or mounting style.

Why Choose a Genuine OEM Replacement?

A genuine Delfield OEM door gasket provides a reliable identification point through manufacturer part number 1702623. Matching the original manufacturer part number helps reduce the risk of ordering a gasket with an unsuitable profile or mounting arrangement. For service work involving a door seal, comparing the original component with the OEM identification, visible profile, and push-in attachment style supports a more confident parts decision.

How This Part Works

The gasket sits around the door edge and meets the cabinet opening each time the door is shut. Its flexible sealing portion compresses where the door contacts the cabinet, closing the small gap that would otherwise remain around the perimeter. The magnetic section assists the door in staying close to the mating surface, helping the gasket maintain contact while the door is in the closed position. The push-in style refers to how the gasket is retained at the door. Rather than assuming all door seals attach the same way, the existing gasket and its receiving channel should be examined before a replacement is selected. Door alignment also affects gasket performance. A gasket can be in good condition yet fail to seal evenly if hinges, the latch, or the door position prevent consistent contact around the opening. For that reason, door hardware and the gasket channel deserve attention whenever a door-seal concern is being evaluated.

Technician Service Tip

Before removing a worn gasket, compare its visible profile and push-in attachment area with the replacement information. Inspect the gasket channel for debris, damage, or sections that may prevent the new seal from seating evenly. If the door does not close consistently, examine hinge and latch condition as well as the gasket.

Common Failure Symptoms

• Visible tears, cuts, splits, or separated corners on the gasket may indicate that the door seal should be inspected.
• A door that requires extra pressure to stay closed can indicate reduced magnetic contact, gasket distortion, or a door-alignment concern.
• Moisture collecting near the door perimeter may indicate air leakage around the sealing surface.
• Frost appearing around the cabinet opening can indicate that the gasket is not maintaining even contact.
• Flattened areas that do not recover after the door is opened may indicate loss of gasket compression.
• A loose section of gasket pulling away from the door can indicate a problem at the push-in mounting area or gasket channel.
• Uneven contact marks around the gasket may indicate that the door, hinge, latch, or seal needs inspection.
• Cabinet conditions that vary near the door opening may indicate a door-sealing concern among other refrigeration service causes.

Commercial Applications

This Delfield door gasket is used in commercial refrigeration equipment service where a door seal requires replacement or inspection. Appropriate service environments include restaurant kitchens, cafeteria serving areas, foodservice maintenance departments, and commercial refrigeration repair operations. The gasket supports the door assembly rather than a separate electrical or refrigeration control component. Because specific equipment fitment is not provided here, the part number 1702623 and the original gasket configuration should be confirmed against reliable equipment documentation before purchase.

Before You Order

• Match Delfield OEM part number 1702623 to reliable equipment documentation.
• Compare the original gasket with the listed gray push-in magnetic door gasket.
• Examine the original gasket profile rather than relying on a general door-gasket description.
• Confirm that the existing door uses a push-in gasket attachment arrangement.
• Review the product image alongside the original component before placing the order.
• Use the equipment data plate and serial number when obtaining fitment confirmation.
• Use dimensions only when they are supported by reliable equipment documentation for the specific door.
• Inspect the gasket channel for damage, buildup, or deformation that could affect seating.
• Check hinge and latch condition if the door has been closing unevenly or pulling away from the cabinet.

Related Components

• Door hinges should be inspected because hinge wear or misalignment can keep a new gasket from making even contact around the cabinet opening.
• The door latch should be checked because insufficient latch engagement can leave the gasket partially compressed or allow the door to open slightly.
• A door closer, where present, should be evaluated because closing action affects whether the magnetic gasket reaches the cabinet evenly.
• The gasket retainer or door channel should be examined because a damaged or obstructed channel can prevent a push-in gasket from seating securely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delfield part number 1702623?

Delfield part number 1702623 is a gray push-in magnetic door gasket for commercial refrigeration equipment.

What does a magnetic door gasket do?

A magnetic door gasket compresses between the door and cabinet opening while its magnetic section helps the door remain close to the mating surface. This helps limit air leakage around the door perimeter.

How can I tell whether this gasket is the correct one?

Match OEM part number 1702623 to reliable equipment documentation, then compare the original gasket profile, push-in attachment style, and visible configuration before ordering.

Can a worn door gasket contribute to frost or moisture near a door?

Yes. A torn, flattened, loose, or unevenly compressed gasket may allow air leakage around the door opening, which can contribute to frost or moisture. Other door and refrigeration conditions should also be inspected.

Should door hardware be inspected when replacing a gasket?

Yes. Hinges, the latch, the door closer where present, and the gasket channel should be inspected because door alignment and closing pressure affect how evenly the gasket seals.