Types of sliders - Tips how to recognize type of slider

How to recognize slider ? All are almost the same . But when we take a look little closer we can recognize easly to what kind of zip they match.

We have to look to the side slider into the groove to the tape, which is there

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CHUNKY ZIP

Zip slider for chunky zip has a groove in the middle of slider

Produced in sizes : 3 , 5, 8 , 10

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METAL ZIPS

Zip slider for chunky zip has a groove in the middle of slider .

Produced in sizes : 4 , 5, 8 . 10

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AUTOLOCK slider  - has inside a special mechanism which locks with the teeth on the zip and does not allow for sliding a zip . Produced in all types and thicknesses zips

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NONLOCK slider  - does not have inside a special mechanism which locks with the teeth on the zip and does not allow for sliding a zip . Often used for bags , tents . Produced in all types and thicknesses zips

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COIL ZIP

Zip slider for coil zip has a groove on the bottom of slider .

Produced in sizes : 3 , 5, 8 . 10

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WATERPROOF ZIPS

Zip slider for waterproof zip has a groove on the top of  slider .

Produced mainly in sizes :  5

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REVERSIBLE ZIP

Zip slider for reversible zip has puller which , We can move to one side or the other side of the slider

 Often used for reversible sport , outdoor clothing , tents . Produced mainly in sizes :  5  , for chunky zips and coil zips.

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DOUBLE SLIDER ZIP

Double slider zip has puller on both sides . We can open zip from both sides .

 Often used for reversible sport , outdoor clothing , tents . Produced mainly in sizes :  5 , 8