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GapSeal™ System reduces the potential for automobile paint contamination by sealing horizontal gaps between side screens on autorack cars. Major cost, safety and weight advantages over galvanized steel systems (1200 pounds lighter per car).  Eliminates possibility of rust.
GapSeal System
Model Quantity per car set Application Package Quantity
ZT-171-97" 42 Horizontal GapSeal Each / 126 per skid
ZT-171-61" 12 Horizontal GapSeal Each / 108 per skid
ZT-273 54 Side Panel Anti-Theft Bars Each / Bulk
Patented
 

EdgeGard® II Door Protection Systems
bundle engineering grade polymer side screen profiles and post straps in a non-adhesive based system. Designed for conventional and specialty autoracks, provide effective door edge protection for 97%-100% of vehicles transported via autorack.
EdgeGard Door Protection Systems
Model Description Quantity
ZT-575-100" Bullet style 100" Side Screen Profile – Grey Each / 280 per skid
ZT-575-64" Bullet style 64" Side Screen Profile - Grey Each / 240 per skid
ZT-251-8" 8" DBL. Plastic Straps - Black Each / 50 Per Box
ZT-251-16" 16" DBL. Plastic Straps - Black Each / 50 Per box
ZT-251-23" 23" DBL. Plastic Straps - Black Each / 50 Per box
ZT-251-30" 30" DBL. Plastic Straps - Black Each / 50 Per box
ZT-251-37" 37" DBL. Plastic Straps - Black Each / 50 Per box
ZT-186 “C” Deck Roof Profile - Grey Each / 50 per skid
ZT-176 Push-In Fasteners – Dark Grey 50 per bag
ZT-249 Roof Clips 100 per bag
ZT-233 Button Removal Tool Each
Patented
 

Chock Box Protectors prevent lower door and trim damage of automobiles shipped via tri-level autoracks. Custom fit bumpers are easily attached using a patented clip-on fastener.  
Chock Box Protectors
Model Description Package Quantity
ZT-240 Chock Box Protector Each / 36 per box
ZT-249 Retainer Clip 100 per bag
Patented
 

“No-Lube" Autorack Door Guides
are permanently lubricated door guides for radial end doors on bi- and tri-level autorack cars. Permanently lubricated ZefTuf® material eliminates steel-on-steel wear and improves door operation.
No-Lube Autorack Door Guides
Model Application Package Quantity
ZT-108 Rear Door Guide - Existing Cars (slotted holes) Each/ 80 per box
ZT-108-01 Rear Door Guide - New door application (round holes) Each/ 80 per box
ZT-131 Door Guide Conversion Kit
(welds directly to existing bracket)
Each/ 30 per box
Patented
 

“No-Lube” ‘J’ Plates incorporate a self-lubricating bushing  ( ZefTuf ® ) created specifically for radial and SealSafeTM  doors.  Designed to eliminate door track lubrication (grease contamination) and wear, and improve door operation. 
No-Lube J Plates
Model Description Material Package Quantity
ZT-352 Outer 'J' Cover Plate Powder coated A-36 Steel Each/ 20 per box
ZT-353 Inner 'J' Cover Plate BL/AR Powder coated A-36 Steel Each/ 20 per box
ZT-354 Inner 'J' Cover Plate BR/AL Powder coated A-36 Steel Each/ 20 per box
Patented
 

‘No-Lube” Autorack Door Locks secure autorack doors.  The design incorporates self-lubricating bushings (ZefTuf®-HD) that eliminate grease contamination of interiors, reduce door lock maintenance, and improve door operation.  Available in both bottom and top lock designs.
No-Lube Autorack Door Locks
Model Application Package Quantity
ZT-303-BL/AR Bottom Door Lock Each / Bulk
ZT-303-BR/AL Bottom Door Lock Each / Bulk
ZT-304-BR/AL Top Door Lock Each / Bulk
ZT-304-BL/AR Top Door Lock Each / Bulk
Patented
 

Seal Safe™ Radial Door Stabilizers help to minimize wear to conventional autorack doors and door tracks by limiting longitudinal door movement and vibrations.
Seal Safe Door Stabilizer
Model Description Deck application Parts per deck Package quantity
ZT-516-BL/AR 3” Stabilizer with bonded ZefTuf Pad Bi-level B deck /
Tri Level – C deck
2 20 pcs. per box
ZT-516-BR/AL 3” Stabilizer with bonded ZefTuf Pad Bi-level B deck /
Tri Level – C deck
2 20 pcs. per box
ZT-517-BL/AR 1 ½” Stabilizer with bonded ZefTuf Pad Tri-level B deck only 2 20 pcs. per box
ZT-517-BR/AL 1 ½” Stabilizer with bonded ZefTuf Pad Tri-level B deck only 2 20 pcs. per box
Patent Pending
 
Links
  Bi-level application instructions
  Tri-level application instructions
  Q2 Tri-level application instructions


Roof Security Brackets include ZefTuf® wear protectors that isolate top side screens from metal-to-metal contact, preventing possible rust damage to vehicles and side panels.  Available in two sizes for quick installation and easy adjustments.
Roof Security Brackets
Model Application Package Quantity
ZT-274 For Gaps up to 2" Each/ Bulk
ZT-374 For Gaps over 2" Each/Bulk


Coupler Shank Plug – Eliminate potential fouling of coupler operation with ZefTek’s customer engineered plug insert and epoxy system.  Suitable for application to all long shank couplers with open “core holes”
Coupler Shank Plug
Model Description Package quantity
ZT-527 Filler insert – bag of 100 Bag of 100
ZT-528 Two part epoxy  (tube form) 10 per box
ZT-529 Two part epoxy (stick form) 12 per box
ZT-530 Manual applicator gun (tube form only) Each
ZT-531 Metering head for applicator (tube form only) Bag of 12
ZT-532 Battery operated applicator gun (tube form only) Each

Links
  Coupler plug application instructions

Autorack Delineator Placard easily affixes to car body in any weather condition.  No surface preparation required. FRA approved reflective tape applied to placard in controlled environment for maximum long-term performance.
Autorack Delineator Placard
Model Description Application Method Quantity
ZT-502-AV Autorack Delineator Placard - 4”x18” “Push-on.” Requires “black” push-in fasteners. 1
8D-504-AV Autorack placard kit
22 ea. - 4”x18”; 1 ea. ZT-507-88
Autorack side screen kit with “black” push-in fasteners (included) 22 placards;
1 bag fasteners
ZT-507-88 Autorack placard push-in fasteners “Push-in” - “black” Bag of 88 pcs
Patent Pending
 
Specifications
Precautions
Placard must slide “back and forth” between fasteners to allow for expansion and contraction

Links
  Autorack Delineator Application Drawing




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