CE Certified Zipper Top Stop Machine

This machine installs top stops on continuous zipper chains using a servo‑driven indexing head that positions each stop within ±0.05 mm of the target height. The CE mark confirms compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

A programmable PLC controls feed length, stop profile, and cycle timing, allowing changeover between stop geometries in under two minutes without mechanical tooling changes.

Technical Specifications

Why It Fits Your Production Line

Garment factories benefit from the rapid changeover because a single line can run multiple zipper profiles — standard coil, injected molded, or metal — without stopping for die swaps.

Luggage and outdoor‑gear manufacturers value the ±0.05 mm repeatability; it eliminates the need for secondary inspection stations that add labor cost.

Automotive seating suppliers integrate the machine into robotic cells; the PLC’s Ethernet/IP interface exchanges cycle data with the line MES in real time.

Quality Assurance & Certification

Each unit undergoes a three‑stage inspection: dimensional verification of the indexing head on a coordinate‑measuring machine, a 30‑minute run‑in at rated speed while logging stop position data, and a final functional test with a certified zipper sample batch.

The CE declaration of conformity is issued after the complete technical file — risk assessment, electrical schematics, and user manual — is reviewed by an accredited notified body. ISO 9001:2015 registration covers the entire manufacturing process from frame welding to final software validation.

Customization Options

• Stop profile tooling: flat, domed, or custom logo embossed (drawn from your CAD file).
• Feed system: choose between pneumatic gripper or servo‑driven belt for delicate zipper tapes.
• Integration kit: mounting brackets, cable trays, and safety light‑curtain brackets sized to your line layout.
• Software packs: data‑logging to SQL, OPC‑UA server, or simple CSV export.

Packaging & Export Protection

Machines are secured on a fumigated wooden pallet, wrapped in VCI‑treated stretch film, and cushioned with 50 mm high‑density foam blocks at all four corners. A shock‑indicator label records any impact > 5 g during transit. Export crates meet ISPM‑15 and are labeled with handling symbols per ISO 780.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the stop height be programmed for each zipper batch?

Yes. The HMI stores up to 50 recipes; each recipe defines stop height, feed length, and dwell time. Switching recipes takes one touchscreen selection.

What information is needed for a quotation?

Provide zipper tape width, material type, desired stop profile, target throughput, and any line‑integration constraints (e.g., available floor space, existing PLC protocol).

Which zipper materials are compatible?

The standard feed handles polyester, nylon, and metal coil tapes from 3 mm to 12 mm wide. For specialty tapes (e.g., fire‑retardant coated), a custom gripper can be supplied.

How is quality inspected before shipment?

In addition to the three‑stage factory test, a final statistical process control report (Cp/Cpk ≥ 1.33 on stop position) is shipped with the machine.

What packaging options exist for sea freight?

Standard wooden crate, optional sealed container with desiccant packs, and a reinforced steel frame for heavy‑lift vessels.

Typical production lead time?

6–8 weeks from order confirmation for a standard configuration; custom tooling adds 2–3 weeks.

How are samples arranged?

A pilot run of 200 stops on your zipper stock can be performed at our test cell; video and data logs are provided before final acceptance.

Next Steps

Review the specification table against your line requirements, then reach out for a detailed quotation or a live demo.

Request a quotation | Schedule a virtual demo | Speak with an application engineer