Magnetic Shower Seal Angles: 90°, 135° and 180°
A magnetic shower seal is a pair of strips that pull together when the door closes. The angle is the angle between the two pieces of glass (or glass and wall) where the strips meet: 180° when the door closes in line with a fixed panel, 90° when it closes against a panel or wall at a right angle, and 135° when it closes against an angled panel, as on neo-angle and pentagonal enclosures. Pick the pair for that angle and for your glass thickness, and always replace both halves together.
The three angles at a glance
| Angle | Where you find it | What the two strips look like |
|---|---|---|
| 180° (in-line) | Door closing against a fixed panel in the same line, e.g. a straight alcove front with door and panel | Two flat-faced strips meeting edge to edge |
| 90° (right angle) | Corner enclosures where the door closes against a side panel; doors closing onto a wall profile | One strip meets the other at right angles; often one flat strip and one “L” strip |
| 135° | Neo-angle (diamond) and pentagonal enclosures, where the door sits between two angled panels | Both strips angled so the faces meet at 135° |
Some catalogues describe the angle of the seal faces rather than the glass, so check the drawing for the glass arrangement rather than relying on the label alone.
How to measure the angle
- Close the door to its normal closed position.
- Look down on the closing edge from above.
- If the door and the panel form a straight line, it is 180°. If they form a square corner, it is 90°. If the corner is wider than square but not straight, it is usually 135°.
- For anything else (for example 120° or 150° on custom enclosures), measure with a protractor or angle finder and send the reading with a photo.
Then measure the glass thickness of both panels (they can differ) and the gap between them with the door closed.
GoldRays models with a stated angle
These are the models whose angle is stated on our magnetic seals page (October 2026). Dimensions and drawings are on that page.
| Angle | Model | Glass thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 180° and 90° (one drawing shows both arrangements) | S008A1W | 6, 8, 10 |
| 90° | 008N 90 | Not stated on the page; ask us |
| 180° | 008N 180 | Not stated on the page; ask us |
| 135° | 008C1 | 6, 8, 10, 12 |
| Sliding doors (no fixed angle) | 008B | 6, 8, 10, 12 |
The other magnetic profiles on the page do not state an angle. Send a photo or drawing of your door and we will confirm which arrangement each one suits.
Why both halves must be replaced together
Magnet strength, polarity and the position of the magnet inside the profile differ between manufacturers and even between models. A new strip paired with an old one from another maker may not meet squarely, may repel, or may pull the door past its closed position. Order the pair as one item and fit both at the same time. Our magnetic seal replacement guide walks through the fitting.
Common angle mistakes
- Ordering a 90° pair for a neo-angle door. The faces meet at an angle and leave a gap down the full height. Neo-angle doors are usually 135°.
- Assuming the door and panel glass are the same thickness. Fixed panels are sometimes thicker. Check both.
- Confusing the door swing with the seal angle. A door that opens 90° does not need a 90° seal; the seal angle is measured when the door is closed.
- Reading the angle from a photo taken from the front. Only a view from above shows the angle.
Trade buyers: GoldRays makes magnetic pairs for in-line, right-angle, angled and sliding closures, for 6 to 15 mm glass, and can tool custom profiles. Request samples.
Frequently asked questions
What angle magnetic seal do I need for a corner shower?
Usually 90°: the door closes against a side panel at a right angle. If the enclosure has a diagonal front with the door between two angled panels, it is usually 135°.
Can one magnetic seal work at both 90° and 180°?
Some profiles are designed so the same pair can be fitted in either arrangement; the S008A1W drawing shows both. Check the drawing for the model you are buying.
What is a 135° magnetic shower seal used for?
Neo-angle (diamond-shaped) and pentagonal enclosures, where the door closes against a panel set at 135°.
Can I replace just one magnetic strip?
It is not recommended. Magnets from different makers rarely line up or pull with the same force, so replace both strips as a pair.
About the author
GoldRays technical team
The GoldRays technical team writes these guides at the GoldRays factory in Foshan, China, where clear PVC and polycarbonate shower door seals have been made since 2001. The team works with more than 40 production lines and more than 3,200 moulds for 4 to 15 mm glass, and answers trade questions about fit, materials and testing.
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