The world’s biggest zipper maker is developing a self-propelled zipper
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Summary
YKK Corporation, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer, has created a prototype self-closing zipper operated by a motor and gearing mechanism.
Although the current model is a few inches long and considerably larger than usual zipper pulls, the company hopes to miniaturise it for use in clothing.
The device is operated by a remote control and could be used in industrial settings to zip together large sections of material such as tents or sailboat sails, or to seal off very large plastic or rubber gloves or clothing used in the food industry.
The prototype is currently powered by a cable, but the company hopes to develop a battery-powered version, along with safety features to prevent tangling or pinching.