APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY
Saint-Gobain launches SolarBond®
solution that delivers a high-quality product quickly, easily and without making changes to their existing production line,” said Geoffrey King, market manager, renewable energy, Saint-Gobain Solar. “With a new innovation under our belt, we’re looking forward to a productive show.” In addition to the launch of SolarBond®
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The unique foamable material, which is applied warm in a single continuous motion, ensures both accuracy and high bonding strength immediately after contact with the frame. SolarBond®
olarBond® ReadyFrame
To help module manufacturers remain competitive in today’s highly volatile solar market, Saint-Gobain Solar is launching at Intersolar Europe 2012 its SolarBond®
ReadyFrame solution for cost effective module framing. ReadyFrame is a custom tape-in-frame solution designed to streamline the module framing process by removing
the extra steps needed to add a sealant or a tape to the frame. Saint-Gobain states that this will help manufacturers boost cost-savings, operational efficiency and sustainability on the line. “We created SolarBond®
ReadyFrame to provide small-to-medium module manufacturers with a cost-effective framing
ReadyFrame, Saint-Gobain Solar will showcase other offerings from its SolarBond® portfolio. SolarBond® InFrame, an intelligent, innovative and instant solution for solar module manufacturing, will be on display. Frame Tapes will also be exhibited. The tapes provide a UL listed and TÜV certified solution to reducing labour costs, material waste and the downtime associated with curing silicone sealants. Sheet to sheet attachment without screws
New microPEM™ TackPin™ (Type T™) fasteners for compact electronic assemblies enable sheet-to-sheet attachment, replacing costly screw installation in applications where disassembly is not required.
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he use of the new microPEM™ TackPin™ (Type T™) eliminates typical screw related issues including tapping, cross-threading, torque control, and vibration backout, with the product offering quicker and easier installation with minimal hardware.
Among notable applications, these aluminium fasteners can be specified
to attach super-thin membranes to very thin cosmetic substrates, such as keyboards. The fastener’s low profile head provides cosmetic benefits. Type T microPEM TackPin fasteners install by first preparing properly sized mounting holes in the sheet to be attached and the base panel. After inserting the fastener into these holes, the fastener is pressed into place. The fastener clinches into
the base panel and the fastener’s head subsequently holds the top sheet (as thin as 0.2mm) firmly and permanently in place. The base panel can be as hard as HRB 45 or less on the Rockwell “B” scale and should be at least 0.89mm in thickness for blind holes or 0.5mm in thickness for thru holes. Upon installation, loosening due to vibration or other factors is not a concern. During the process, the fastener’s tapered tip assists in location, an interference fit eliminates hole-tolerance issues, and the
self-clinching action results in full 360º metal contact. The fasteners can be installed automatically for high-volume applications. New Type T microPEM TackPin fasteners are RoHS compliant and detailed specifications, CAD models, and performance data (Bulletin T) can be accessed online.
Mount panels on any surface
G&B Fissaggi, based in Turin, Italy, says that its GB-SolarBLOCK can lay photovoltaic panels on any surface and at any angle thanks to its patented mounting bracket.
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&B Fissaggi highlights that its GB-SolarBLOCK is a universal and versatile system that can offer up to 30% cost savings. The GB-SolarBLOCK has a 20 year guarantee for UVA exposure (test report EQI and TÜV) and thanks to its very high tearing resistance offers maximum security and durability.
122 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 75 May 2012
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