No welding required? Zip it. Believe it.

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Zip-Tech was the creation of a brain storming initiative by DuFresne Manufacturings design team. One of those designers, Steve Rosenthal, envisioned a way to join metal together with no welding.

Steves goal was to find an alternative way to join pre-plate material since the welding of these materials can prove to be hazardous. He succeeded with his new zipper construction. With this innovative technology, various types of sheet metal can be joined without the intensive labor of welding and grinding. Furthermore, parts that were designed out of more expensive materials, may benefit by switching to a more economical pre-plate material, saving additional costs of paint or other types of finish. Material Types and Thickness min/max
CRS .036 .048 .059 .074 Galvanized/Galvanealed .036 .048 .059 .074 Aluminum .032 .040 .051 .063 .072 .081 Stainless Steel .036 .048 .059 .074

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Cost Comparison Standard Mfg. vs. Zipper Technology

Price comparison based on build qty. of 500 units
Part Number Mfg. Method Material Plating Paint Weld Spotweld Grind Cost Ea. Notes: 18 ga. Material Unit size is 1.75 x 14 x 17.5 5 part construction

Standard 5100116

CRS

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

$ 57.94 $ 40.24

Zip-Tech Galvanealed No

$ 8,850 Savings

5811

Standard

CRS

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes No

No No

Yes No

$ 44.61 $ 24.30

Zip-Tech Galvanealed No

18 ga. Material Unit size is 5.25 x 8 x 11 5 sided electrical enclosure with returen flanges.

$ 10,150 Savings

Chassis Ext.

Standard Zip-Tech

CRS Galvanized

Yes No

No No

No No

Yes No

No No

$ 14.94 $

18 ga. Material Unit size is 1.75 x 8 x 12 Rec. tube enclosure 6.78 2 part constructions

$ 4,080 Savings

2025-1

Standard

CRS

Yes

Yes Yes

No No

Yes No

No No

Zip-Tech Galvanealed No

18 ga. Material Unit size is 6 x 21 x 24 6 pc. Construction changed to 5 $ 39.37 2 of the 5 are symetrical parts. $ 54.01

$ 7,320 Savings

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For further technical information on Zip-Tech, please contact Steve Rosenthal at DuFresne Manufacturing:

Direct Line: 651-765-6723 Email: srosenthal@dufresnemfg.com www.dufresnemfg.com

For purchasing information, please contact either Steve Rosenthal, or the Wilson Tool sales team at:

Wilson Tool Punching Tools: 800-328-9646 www.wilsontool.com www.wilsontool.com/punching/punch_special_zip.html

Official licensed provider of Zip-Tech tooling.

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