Photovoltaic laminator silicone sheet application

What is a photovoltaic module laminator?

A photovoltaic module laminator is a machine that is used to make solar panels. This machine uses heat and pressure to stick different layers of the photovoltaic module together. The laminator makes sure that the solar cells are sealed within the protective layers of the solar module, creating a strong bond.

What is a fully automatic solar laminator?

Fully automatic solar laminators represent the pinnacle of efficiency and automation in solar module manufacturing. These machines use robotic handling technologies for loading and unloading modules and integrated computer control systems to manage the entire lamination process, including temperature regulation and pressure application.

How are PV modules laminated?

The lamination of PV modules is most frequently carried out using a vacuum-membrane laminator with a single heating plate (Fig. 5) and a typical process based on three main steps .

Can silicone be used for solar panels?

Silicones can also be used for the assembly of solar collectors, e.g. for bonding the front glass to the frame structure. WACKER silicone rubber grades are ideal for bonding the PV laminate, usually comprising a front glass, encapsulation films in front of and behind the solar cells, and a back-sheet, to the aluminum frame.

Are fully automatic laminators a good choice for high-volume manufacturers?

High-volume manufacturers will likely favor fully automatic laminators for their superior efficiency and throughput. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), fully automated systems can achieve production speeds of up to 600 modules per hour, significantly reducing the cost per unit.

How long does a symmetrical laminator take?

The development of a laminator having a symmetrical structure (two heating plates without any vacuum membrane) has also opened the door to fast lamination processes with cycle times under eight minutes.