Keep your Englander pellet stove sealed and running efficiently with this direct-replacement slotted cradle gasket. Purpose-built for the 25-EP, 55-SHP, and 55-TRP stove families, this gasket maintains the critical combustion seal around the burn pot cradle -- preventing air leaks that cause poor burns, excess ash, and uneven heat output.
The cradle gasket is a wear item in any pellet stove. Over time, heat cycling causes the gasket to compress, harden, or crack, allowing uncontrolled air infiltration into the burn chamber. When that happens, combustion efficiency drops, pellet consumption increases, and the stove may struggle to maintain set temperatures. Replacing this gasket restores the factory seal and brings performance back to spec.
This Englander PU-CGEP gasket is produced to OEM dimensions and is also catalogued under NBK Parts number 20393-2. At just 0.05 lbs., it is a lightweight but essential component. The slotted profile matches the cradle mounting geometry found across multiple Englander platform models.
Measures 8-3/8" x 3-1/8" x 1/8" thick -- matching the original factory cradle gasket profile for a gap-free fit.
Fits 15 distinct Englander pellet stove models across the 25 and 55 series, including EP, EPI, IP, CBEP, PAH, SHP, and TRP variants.
Manufactured domestically to Englander quality standards, ensuring consistent material properties and dimensional accuracy.
At 0.05 lbs., this gasket installs without special tools. Routine maintenance task suitable for DIY stove servicing.
The slotted cradle gasket sits between the burn pot assembly and the firebox cradle, forming a controlled combustion boundary. If this seal deteriorates, the stove's combustion air ratio shifts -- resulting in symptoms like:
If you are already pulling the burn pot for cleaning -- which should happen every 1 to 3 tons of pellets depending on pellet quality -- inspecting and replacing the cradle gasket at the same time is good practice.
This gasket is confirmed to fit the following Englander pellet stove models: