MZS-Interlock™ / Profile-assisted retention

Interlocking Magnetic Strip Profiles for OEM Development

Name: MZS-Interlock™ Profile-assisted retention
Brand: MagZipStrip

Explore shaped mating surfaces when lateral movement matters as much as closing force.

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OEM components · matched A/B constructions · project-specific review

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Start with the construction

Profile-assisted retention.

A closure can feel strong when pulled straight apart and still slide when a loaded bag or a moving garment pulls along the seam. Treat these as different load cases.

A shaped mating profile adds a geometry decision to the magnetic circuit. Evaluate alignment, engagement depth, bending and peel release together. MZS-Interlock is the development route for this architecture; final dimensions and retention values come from the agreed prototype and test plan.

Application shortlist

Where to begin the evaluation

Loaded soft bag openings
Structured apparel plackets
Reusable fabric panels
Custom profile development

Read the application guide

Design choices

Three decisions that shape the result.

Design for lateral load

Define the direction of slip and the amount of relative movement permitted before choosing a mating geometry.

Keep release usable

Check that a deliberate peel or opening action stays manageable after the geometry is engaged.

Qualify the full section

Surface profile, magnetic core and carrier must bend and recover together without lifting the mating surfaces.

Drawing & RFQ inputs

Specify your MZS-Interlock construction.

These are the inputs to a sample review. Material, dimensions and acceptance values are confirmed in the agreed drawing and quotation.

Item	Specify in the brief	Why it matters
Mating geometry	Section drawing, engagement depth and allowed mismatch	A profile sketch is not a retention rating.
Lateral loading	Load direction, specimen length and allowed displacement	Record force and movement together.
Opening action	Peel direction, grip point and target opening force	Avoid a secure closure that the intended user cannot release.
Bending	Minimum working radius and loaded curvature	Check engagement when the bag or garment is no longer flat.
Prototype scope	Tooling route, sample length and revision	Confirm a development sample before production commitments.

Send your construction brief Full specification framework

From a strip to an assembly

Plan the integration before the order.

01 / INTEGRATION

Map the load path

Mark normal pull, lateral movement and intended peel opening on the seam drawing.

02 / INTEGRATION

Select a profile

Compare candidate sections against engagement depth, thickness and cleanability.

03 / INTEGRATION

Make a representative sample

Include the real fabric and end restraints so that the test reflects the assembly.

04 / INTEGRATION

Measure the trade-off

Record shear displacement, pull separation and peel opening as separate results.

Keep qualification specific. Published construction drawings explain the concept. Material declarations, sample measurements, care performance and any finished-product rating must refer to the selected assembly. Review testing and safety considerations.

Buyer questions

Questions about MZS-Interlock™

Is this a conventional toothed zipper?

No slider-driven zipper chain is implied. The proposed architecture uses magnetic mating with a shaped interface; the exact profile and operation must be agreed during development.

Is a 300 N rating guaranteed?

No universal force value is published. A force result only applies to the tested section, specimen length, attachment, fixture and loading direction.

Can this replace a load-bearing safety fastener?

Do not select it for personal protection, restraint or another safety-critical function from a website description. The complete product needs its own engineering and approval process.

Will a custom profile require tooling?

Potentially. Send the section and expected volume so that prototype methods, tooling scope, ownership and revisions can be discussed before a production order.

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