Overview
Rolling steel doors and coiling doors require a bottom seal profile that fits their unique construction — the seal must bolt between the bottom bars of the door curtain rather than slide into a traditional retainer channel. This vinyl bulb bottom seal from Action Industries is engineered specifically for that application. It provides a one-piece weatherstrip that fastens directly between the bottom bars, creating a durable barrier against weather, pests, dust, and debris without the need for plastic or aluminum retainers.
Built for heavy-duty commercial and industrial environments, this seal is commonly used on roll up doors in mini warehouse facilities, self-storage buildings, commercial garages, and loading dock applications. The flexible vinyl construction withstands extreme temperature changes while maintaining its sealing performance across daily door cycles. It is sold by the foot in custom lengths or in 100-foot reels for contractors and multi-door projects.
Features and Construction
The seal is manufactured from high-quality vinyl in a bulb profile designed to compress against the floor surface when the door is in the closed position. The material is engineered for heavy-duty use and resists cracking, splitting, and UV degradation over time. Unlike sectional garage door bottom seals that slide into T-end or bead-end retainer channels, this rolling steel door seal installs with fasteners between the bottom bars of the door curtain — a simpler installation method that does not require additional hardware or retainer systems.
The seal also accommodates pneumatic reversing hoses, making it compatible with doors that use pneumatic safety edge systems. For additional protection at the threshold, it can be paired with a garage door threshold seal to create a tighter barrier against water infiltration and debris entry at ground level.
Applications
This bottom seal is designed for rolling steel doors and roll up doors used in commercial and industrial settings. Common applications include mini warehouse and self-storage facilities, commercial garage door openings, loading dock roll up doors, and industrial service buildings. It is well suited for any coiling door where the bottom seal needs to bolt between the bars of the door curtain rather than install into a retainer channel.
The seal helps block drafts, rain, moisture, dust, leaves, insects, and other debris from entering beneath the door when it is closed. Replacing a worn or missing bottom seal on a rolling steel door restores the weather barrier and can improve energy efficiency, reduce interior contamination, and help maintain a cleaner facility environment.
Available Options
- VBDS13-00-W — Sold by the foot. Enter desired footage as the quantity — arrives as one continuous piece.
- VBDS13-00-W-100 — 100-foot reel. Designed for contractors, property managers, and multi-door self-storage or mini warehouse installations.
Selection Assistance
This bottom seal is designed specifically for rolling steel doors and coiling doors where the seal bolts between the bottom bars of the door curtain. It is not compatible with sectional garage doors that use T-end, bead-end, or other retainer-based bottom seal systems. If you are unsure whether your door uses a rolling steel configuration, Barron Equipment can help verify compatibility based on your door type, brand, or a photo of the existing bottom bar assembly.
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