{"title":"YKK Sliders and Pullers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat the slider of a YKK zip does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slider is the part that joins and separates the teeth as it moves up and down. It consists of a body, through whose openings the chain runs, and a puller (pull tab) you hold. The type of slider determines whether the zip stays in place during wear, whether it can be operated from both sides and how easy it is to handle with gloves. Polkom supplies original YKK zips with sliders to YKK specification; YKK sliders are ordered as part of the zip, according to the model and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMain types of YKK sliders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eHow it works\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNon-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo locking mechanism, moves freely\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ebags, cases, pockets, furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAuto-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLocks by itself as soon as you release the puller; releases when pulled\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ejackets, trousers, sweatshirts\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSemi-auto lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLocks when the puller is folded down\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003egarments where the zip must stay in place\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDenim slider\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSemi-automatic lock developed for jeans\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ejeans and trousers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePin-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePins on the puller enter between the teeth and block the slider\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003egarments and bags\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eReversible\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe puller rotates on a rail and the zip can be operated from both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ereversible jackets\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDouble-pull\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA puller on both sides of the body\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eproducts that open from inside and outside\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe function code in the YKK specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe code of every YKK zip contains a digit that describes the slider lock. Knowing it helps when checking an old specification or sample:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDigit\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ecam-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003enon-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003epin-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003enotch-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble-pull with notch-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble-pull, non-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eauto-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003edouble-pull with auto-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ereversible, auto-lock or non-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003esemi-auto lock\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne or two sliders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eHow they move\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClosed-end, one slider\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eopens from top to bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003etrousers, skirts, pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClosed-end, two sliders “head to head”\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emeet in the middle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ebags, suitcases, cases\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClosed-end, two sliders “bottom to bottom”\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emove apart towards the ends\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003especial openings\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTwo-way open-end\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ethe top and bottom sliders open from both ends\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003elong jackets, parkas\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor open-end and two-way zips, YKK also distinguishes between a version with the pin on the right or on the left – specify it if your brand has an established standard for men's and women's styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple rule helps when choosing: if the zip must stay in place under load – for example on trousers or on a jacket worn half-open – choose a locking slider. If the zip is opened and closed often and is not under tension – as with bags and cases – a non-lock slider is more convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePullers and special versions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puller is the visible part the buyer handles every day. YKK offers pullers that match the teeth finish on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-metalni-tsipove\"\u003emetal zips\u003c\/a\u003e, plastic and rubberised pullers for outdoor products, a puller that stays tucked away on invisible zips, a replaceable TPU puller, powder-coated sliders and a protective cap against snagging. There is also a solution where a damaged slider can be replaced without changing the whole zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow YKK tests sliders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the chain itself, YKK also tests the slider. Standard tests include slider lock strength – the locked slider is placed in the middle of the chain and both sides are pulled apart – the holding strength of the puller to the body at angles of 90° and 45°, and twisting the puller by 180°. Requirements increase with the zip class – from ultra-light to extra-heavy – and differ for metal and plastic sliders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlider finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slider can have the same finish as the metal teeth – brass, nickel, antique gold, antique silver, etc. – be painted to the tape colour or powder-coated. With moulded zips, a slider in the colour of the teeth or in contrast is often chosen. Also specify the desired puller type in your enquiry – metal, plastic, rubberised or textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose and maintain the slider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematch the slider size and type to the chain – the slider is ordered for the specific model and size;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor contact with the skin, ask for the nickel-free N-ANTI version;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYKK notes that slider paint may chip during dry cleaning or washing – test if needed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not force a stiff slider – paraffin or wax on the teeth restores smooth running;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewith an open-end zip, lower the slider fully, insert the pin completely and only then pull upwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us a description of the product and the desired function and we will suggest a combination of zip and slider – see also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-leti-tsipove\"\u003eYKK VISLON® moulded zips\u003c\/a\u003e. If your brand does not require YKK, Polkom makes logo sliders for its own \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tsipove\"\u003ezips\u003c\/a\u003e. All lines are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ykk-tsipove\"\u003eYKK zips\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/6820\/0284\/collections\/ykk-metalni-tsipove-kategoria_8ef9e6a2-267e-478f-9887-09ea27743dee.webp?v=1791704756","url":"https:\/\/polkom.com\/en\/collections\/ykk-zipper-sliders-and-pullers.oembed","provider":"Polkom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}