Water-Resistant RainDefyer®

RainDefyer® Water-Resistant Zippers

Highly water-resistant polyurethane-coated coil for marine and outdoor programs. Strong, flexible coil that can give around corners. Molded UV (America's Seaworthy Zippers®) is a molded Delrin® path; RainDefyer® is the coated-coil water-resistant path.

Gauges

Continuous chain in #5, #7, #8, and #10. Finished styles in #5 and #10 only. #7 and #8 are available as chain and sliders (no finished assemblies).

Teeth

Extruded polyester monofilament coil.

Tape

Texturized woven polyester with about 3 mil polyurethane coating.

Tape Widths

3/4" and 1".

Finishes

Water Resistant Shiny and Water Resistant Matte.

Sliders

Regular black sliders available. Also available with non-corrosive 316 stainless steel slider options (single and double pull nonlocking).

Supply

Continuous chain on spools; closed end and bag type finished styles; single and double pull nonlocking sliders in bulk.

Related

Pairs with America's Seaworthy Zippers® marine positioning and our water-resistant capabilities.

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Test Data

Representative lab results for RainDefyer® constructions. Ask for the current sheet when you lock a BOM.

Crosswise Strength

272.3 lb (ASTM D2061)

Holding Separable

113.5 lb (ASTM D2061)

Holding Stops

85.0 lb (ASTM D2061)

Element Slippage

24.0 lb (ASTM D2061)

Element Pull Off

56.0 lb (ASTM D2061)

Crocking

4.0 (AATCC 8)

Salt Spray

No signs of corrosion or rust (ASTM D2059)

High Humidity

No signs of corrosion or rust (ASTM D2061)