CHAIN:
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The continuous piece that is formed when both halves of a zipper are meshed together.
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CHAIN SIZE:
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Refers to the specific gauge of the chain, i.e., size of the teeth.
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TEETH:
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The individual elements that make up the chain.
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SLIDER:
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The device that moves up and down the chain to open or close the zipper.
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PULL TAB:
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The part of the slider that you hold to move the slider up or down.
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MATERIAL:
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Refers to the type of chain that is used in the construction of the zipper, such as, metal chain, molded plastic chain or coil (nylon) chain.
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TAPE:
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The fabric part of the zipper.
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TAPE WIDTH:
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Refers to the width of the fabric on one side only, of the zipper chain.
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TAPE ENDS:
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The fabric part of the zipper, that extends beyond the teeth, at the top and /or bottom of the chain.
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STYLE:
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Refers to the manner in which the zipper is assembled for a particular application.
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TOP STOP:
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Two devices affixed to the bottom end of a zipper, to prevent the slider from coming off the chain.
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BOTTOM STOP
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A device affixed to the bottom end of a zipper, to prevent further movement of the half of the zipper from separating.
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BRIDGE STOP:
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A device similar to a bottom stop, used at the top and of a zipper to prevent each half of the zipper from separating.
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PIN:
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A device used on a separating (jacket type) zipper whose function is to allow the joining of the two zipper halves.
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BOX:
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A device used on a separating (jacket type) zipper whose function is to correctly align the pin, to begin the joining of the zipper halves.
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HEAT SEAL PATCH:
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The cotton and nylon laminated material fused to the bottom end of a separating zipper, used to reinforce the type.
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HEAT-SEALABLE ZIPPERS (WELDABLE LAMINATED ZIPPERS):
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Any zipper that has a strip of plastic fused to each half of the zipper tape to allow a manufacturer to electronically "weld" the zipper onto the garment or item that is being manufactured, without the need of sewing or stitching.
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CONTINUOUS CHAIN:
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Any material or size of zipper chain that is continuously spooled without sliders or any other components. Typically used by fabricators on a cut-as-need basis.
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CUT-TO-LENGTH ZIPPERS:
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(Finished Zippers) Any zipper that is finished to a specific length, with all necessary components attached.
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