Zipper Sliders - Part 3 of Zippers Explained in Detail

Zipper sliders come in many configurations from locking to non-locking, metal to plastic, and double pull to single pull. This video will discuss the appropriate slider for your application. Also shown is how to install a zipper slider onto the zipper teeth. Visit Sailrite to purchase zippers and supplies: www.sailrite.com

[@jeffersonlynch2348]

This guy is great! Who would have thought that someone could have such enthusiasm for talking about zippers! My daughter's coat is broken and I'm trying to mend it, I came across this video and it's so helpful. Thanks, Zipperman!

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, thank you!

[@gssarma02]

Agreed!

[@LBhairaviKitchen]

Thank you for helping how to fix the slider in a very very easy way , I had backpack that I was trying to fix all day and I saw your video and I fixed it in an instant! I felt so accomplished!

[@marthapozo4881]

Very informative! Came across this from trying to figure out how to repair my jacket's zipper. Never knew there were locking zippers, so cool!

[@hairyoldhippy]

Who would have thought that a zipper vid cold be so fascinating. Can't wait for the snap-fastener sequel.

[@SailriteDIY]

glad you liked it!

[@cdturri]

Great video! Many thanks for sharing. Your technique of feeding the slider from the bottom saved a pair of diving boots. My YKK locking slider broke so even though I found and bought an original YKK replacement slider nobody wanted to fit it since it wasn't feasible to access the bottom of the zip to feed the slider from the top. But I managed to do it from the top of the zip using your technique and making minor damage to the zip stopper. Thanks!

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!

[@truthlifesecrets1996]

Thanks for the explanation.

[@MerryLeafField]

I wish I could see what the metal thing is inside the zipper. (Not the lock. I saw that.)

[@edga69]

Replaced broken metal puller with cord puller. Why does my metal (guessing auto-lock) zip not move well when unzipped, but moves fine when a chain is formed (zipping up both sides)? Thanks

[@mockturtlesuppe]

Wait, I can't believe I just found this video. I'm, like, the biggest zipper fan in the world. Gonna binge watch all of these. The locking slider is some serious shit.

[@pureplay2755]

Great Videos thanks i found it very useful and informative

[@robertkeel7916]

when did Mike Rowe start doing zipper infomercials?

[@PMartinez144]

I am looking for zippers that allows me to replace the “tab” at will. I have a leather bags manufacturing co.

[@SailriteDIY]

We have 5 sliders for #5 coil YKK zippers. Here are the part numbers: 104337, 104356, 104359, 104333, 104433. You can visit sailrite.com to find these sliders.

[@helianmold]

we supply all kinds of zipper slider moulds all over the world

[@kayci2058]

@SailriteDIY , what does one do when the metal locking mechanism, seems to move freely, but does not unlock?, even when adding a paper clip for more lift, didn't help. Any suggestions, other than ripping out the zipper? ( Been fixing zippers for over 45yrs. ) Hoping this is fixable. It would be great to not rip it out.

[@SailriteDIY]

If the zipper slider is the only thing not working simply remove the end stop and replace the slider with a new one.

[@debbiewieringa2949]

can you tell if there is a difference between a round top vislon and a square top vislon?

[@gear671]

I have reversible jacket that has a broken metal, single-tab, locking slider that is still attached to my jacket and I need to know how can I fix it?

[@wbocxe]

How come YKK does not have videos like these?

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your comment! YKK might have a different approach to their content, but I appreciate you enjoying mine.

[@rockandrollbuddha9902]

Is it possible to replace just the "Tab"? (...the tab that you pull between your fingers that flops around, and sometimes breaks off)

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, you can replace it with a "zipper pull tab" www.sailrite.com/Slim-Zipper-Pull-Tab-White-PK10

[@MikeleKonstantyFiedorowiczIV]

Hi, do you know is CSK zippers are good brand?

[@alexandergonzalez2232]

Hello sailrite, I have a coat with a two way vislon zipper with two long metal anchors at the end of both teeth tracks. One, bottom slider is faced down ward and it may have been a locking vislon slider but I can't remember, if there was a box receptacle for the two long metal anchors at the bottom end of zipper, like you showed on your video and do you need a box if you have the locking vislon slider? Is it correct to place two vislon sliders that lock and do I need the bottom box for the two metal anchors? Perhaps one vislon locking slider for the bottom and one non locking vislon for the top or can I do without the box joining the bottom metal anchors?

[@SailriteDIY]

The long pins or posts must slide into a starter box to start the zipper. We do not sell starter boxes than you can just add to a zipper, them must come from the factory already fixed to the zippers.

[@TEBlack-uw5hj]

My zipper slider has an F on the back. What does that stand for?

[@kerenferrisandco]

can you take the pin-lock out of the zipper?

[@SailriteDIY]

If you are asking about the zipper slider locking pin, we have not tried to remove it. If we want a non-locking slider we simply replace the slider with a non-locking zipper slider.

[@sweetcouple1412]

nice video!!! actually im making zipper to and i know how make nylon and plastic to injection to make a top stop and the bottom stop.

[@rodspivey]

Sail rite what kind of slider would go on a tent zipper?

[@SailriteDIY]

Zippers on tents are usually the "coil" type. However, it is best to match brand for brand. Usually you can see the size of the zipper on the slider. Look closely and you may see a number like "5C" for #5 size and coil.

[@latorgator23]

what's the difference between a double and single zipper pull?

[@SailriteDIY]

A double slider has two pullers on it (on each side) so they zipper can be opened from both sides of an application (the inside or the outside). A single slider has a puller on one side ony meaning it can be pulled from that side of the zipper only.

[@kellytaylor2969]

Thanks very helpful!

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome!

[@uhavemooface]

I need to get me a polo us zipper to replace the one that broke today. I like this jacket I am wearing to. I need to go find me one.

[@lynnswanson7591]

I have a zipper slider with a r on it can you plz let me no what it means

[@SailriteDIY]

Sorry, we are not sure what the "r" on the slider means.

[@lynnswanson7591]

@@SailriteDIY kk ty

[@kbet8169]

Ah yes the answer for a 3am question

[@tamarawilson1671]

Wht if u dont hace A zipper ki t

[@indahsary2342]

YKK

[@turkisifutbol]

What

[@RajeevKumar-sb5xg]

very bad