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Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic modules are permanently exposed to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, moisture, UV radiation and wind. To protect the module components against ageing and functional impairment, excellent sealing is therefore necessary.

The focus is thus on edge sealants that are impermeable to moisture vapour and which are intended for use in high-performance thin-film and crystalline modules with moisture-sensitive coatings.

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Edge Sealing

KÖMMERLING sealant systems for glass and frame sealing prevent intrusion of  water and other contaminants and drastically reduce diffusion of gasses like water vapour, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur oxides from the air.

PRODUCT SELECTION
  • Modified polyisobutylene: HelioSeal® PVS 101

Junction Box

Sealing against moisture vapour intrusion and long-term adhesion are the two biggest challenges when attaching junction boxes. KÖMMERLING products are specially designed to meet these challenges.

PRODUCT SELECTION
  • RTV 2-component silicone: HelioBond® PVA 200
  • RTV 1-component silicone: HelioBond® PVA 205

back-rail

Back Rail Bonding

For frameless mounting of crystalline modules, the mounting brackets are bonded to the back of the module with RTV 2-component silicone. One advantage of this mounting system is that the forces exerted on the module are distributed equally across the surface and stress peaks are avoided. In addition, the adhesive creates a balance between the different thermal expansion coefficients of the glass and the mounting profile, which helps ensure long-term reliability.

PRODUCT SELECTION
  • RTV 2-component silicones: HelioBond® PVA 200, HelioBond® PVA 200 D

Flexible Module

Flexible Photovoltaic Modules

Compared to rigid photovoltaic modules, flexible modules are thin and very light.  Bonding also allows them to be attached to curved surfaces. This makes them  ideally suited for installation on low slope roofs or where wind, snow or seismic  loads make the installation of rigid racked modules impractical. They are also well  suited to marine, recreational vehicle and freight carrier applications.

Product Selection
  • Cross-linked butyl tape: HelioBond® PVA 600 BT
  • 1-component MS polymer: HelioBond® PVA 400

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