Why Aluminum Extrusions Are Used in Solar Panel Designs
In the design of solar panels, aluminum profiles can be used to make frames and support structures. Aluminium extrusions are often used to hold the surface glass of a solar panel and protect the solar cells and other components. The support structure is used to support the weight of the entire solar panel and mount it in the desired location, such as a roof or ground mount.
Which aluminum profiles are used for photovoltaics
1. Solar frame, also called a photovoltaic aluminum frame, is mainly used to protect the glass of photovoltaic cells, fix and seal the panels, enhance the strength of components, and prolong the service life. The cross-section of the photovoltaic frame is L-shaped with a notch, and there is a cavity for installing corner code connectors. Most solar frames are made of 6005 aluminum alloy, and the surface is anodized silver, white or black.
2. Photovoltaic support is a special support designed to place, fix and support solar panels during the construction of photovoltaic power plants. The solar photovoltaic bracket is made of aluminum alloy, carbon steel, stainless steel, etc. The surface requirements of the photovoltaic support are not as high as the photovoltaic frame. The aluminum alloy support is generally anodized, and the surface of the steel support is galvanized to prevent outdoor oxidation and corrosion.
According to the different movable performances, photovoltaic support can be divided into fixed, adjustable, and tracking photovoltaic support. The stability, load and safety performance requirements of photovoltaic support are relatively high.
3. Photovoltaic compacts, also called solar panel compacts, play the auxiliary role of brackets and are used to install and fix solar panels. Photovoltaic compacts are divided into side compacts and middle compacts.
The middle compact connects two adjacent battery panels, while the side compact is used as the connection between the photovoltaic panel and the support. In some double-glass frameless modules, the compact directly clamps the photovoltaic glass and then connects to the bracket. The material of the compact is generally 6063 aluminum alloy, and the surface is anodized.
Aluminum extrusions play an important role in the energy and power industry, and these properties make them indispensable components. Although other metals are used to manufacture solar panels, these materials are expensive. Aluminum extrusions cost less, and we may need twice as much aluminum as other metals when building new solar panels. This advantage reduces operating costs in the energy sector.
Product Detail
| Material & Temper | Alloy 6063-T5,6061-T6 , We will never use aluminum scrap. |
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| Surface Treament | Mill-Finished, Anodizing, Powder Coating, Electrophoresis, Wood Grain, Polishing, Brushing, etc. |
| Colour | Silver, Champage, Bronze, Golden, Black, Sand coating, Anodized Acid and alkali or Customized. |
| Film Standard | Anodized:7-23 μ , Powder coating: 60-120 μ , Electrophoresis film: 12-25 μ. |
| Lifetime | Anodized for 12-15 years outdoor, Powder coating for 18-20 years outdoor. |
| New Moulds | Opening new mould about 7-10 days, absolutely moulds cost can be refund. |
| Extrusion Machine | 600-3600 tons all together 6 extrusion lines. |
| Capability | Output 1200 tons per month. |
| Profile type | 1. Sliding window and door profiles; 2. Casement window and door profiles; 3. Aluminum profiles for LED light; 4. Tile Trim Aluminum profiles; 5. Curtain wall profile; 6. Aluminum heating insulation profiles; 7. Round/Square General profiles; 8. Aluminum heat sink; 9. Others Industry profiles. |
| Deep Processing | CNC / Cutting / Punching / Checking / Tapping / Drilling / Milling |
| Fabrication | Die designing→ Die making→ Smelting & alloying→ QC→ Extruding→ Cutting→ Heat Treatment→ QC→ Surface treatment→ QC→ Packing→ QC→ Shipping→ After Sale Service |
