Fastener solutions in the photovoltaic structural connectivity industry

Fastener solutions in the photovoltaic structural connectivity industry

Fasteners are parts used to connect or secure two or more components and are widely used in various industries. Photovoltaic refers to the technology that directly converts solar energy into electricity.

The photovoltaic industry is a rapidly growing field whose core technology is producing and applying solar panels. Solar panels consist of multiple solar cells, which in turn consist of numerous cells. Fasteners play an essential role in the manufacturing process of solar panels. They secure the cells and the connectors between the cells to ensure that the current can be conducted smoothly between them.

Types of fasteners used in the photovoltaic industry

1. Stainless steel external hexagon, nuts, serrated washers, double stacked washers

As the leading new energy industry in vital global projects, the photovoltaic sector is being implemented in large quantities. Which photovoltaic panels and other applications to a large number of fasteners. Therefore, there is a need for some corrosion-resistant, impact-resistant fastener products. Stainless steel fasteners represent corrosion-resistant fasteners in the photovoltaic industry and have many uses.

Belleville Spring Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws: These washers have smaller outside diameters than standard spring lock washers to fit neatly under socket head cap screws. Also known as conical washers, these have a slightly cupped shape that gives them spring-like flexibility to grip tighter than split and tooth lock washers. They minimize loosening from wear, temperature changes, and vibration. Serrations on the top and bottom provide extra gripping power. Load-rated Belleville disc springs are also available.

Zinc-plated steel washers are corrosion-resistant in wet environments.

18-8 stainless steel washers have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic.

Wedge Lock Washers: These two-piece washers provide more locking power than split, tooth, and spring lock washers. Wedges inside lock the two pieces together, and serrations on the exterior grip surface to resist loosening from high vibration and shifting. Washers are reusable.

Three hundred sixteen stainless steel washers resist chemicals and salt water. They may be mildly magnetic.

Zinc-flake-coated steel washers are corrosion-resistant in wet environments. Three hundred sixteen stainless steel and zinc-flake-coated steel washers are comparable to  Series.

Black zinc-flake-coated steel washers are comparable to Series washers.

Spring lock washers are comparable to Series washers. They withstand vibration better than standard wedge lock washers by combining the locking power of a wedge lock with the clamping force of a spring lock.

2. Various types of combination screws and pattern screws

In some applications, screws for installation there are anti-loosening locking needs; you can use screws and lock washers in the form of a combination. A combination of washers can include spring, flat, and toothlock washers. Screws, when used, have been pre-combined, economical, and practical to improve installation efficiency, reduce the difficulty of commodity material management, and play a role in reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Cross-recessed small pan head screws and spring washers, flat washers combination parts-304, cross recessed pan head with flat spring washers combination .screws-304, ISO7380 hexagon socket round head screws-304 stainless steel, DIN912 spring washers combination screws (knurled) 304.

18-8 Stainless Steel Pan Head Phillips Screws:18-8 stainless steel pan head screws have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from under the head. For partially threaded screws, thread length may vary from the minimum thread length published to fully threaded.

Passivated stainless steel screws provide added protection against oxidation and corrosion.

Chrome-plated stainless steel screws have a decorative, mirror-like finish.

PTFE-coated stainless steel screws won't stick or bind as you thread them into a hole.

Black-oxide stainless steel screws have a matte-black finish.

Fine-Thread Metric 316 Stainless Steel Button Head Hex Drive Screws: Closely spaced threads on these screws fit in holes with a fine pitch. They're not compatible with standard metric threads. Made from 316 stainless steel, they are more corrosion-resistant to chemicals and salt water than 18-8 stainless steel screws. Screws may be mildly magnetic. Length is measured from under the head.

Pan Head Screws with Flat and Split Lock Washer: The flat washer distributes holding pressure and protects delicate surfaces from damage, while the split lock washer adds tension to prevent loosening from small amounts of vibration. Also known as Sems screws, the washers rotate freely but are permanently attached. They're made from 18-8 stainless steel and have good chemical resistance. Screws may be mildly magnetic. All are passivated for added protection against oxidation and corrosion. Length is measured from under the head.

Metric Steel Pan Head Screws with Split Lock Washer: When compressed, the split lock washer flattens to add tension and prevent loosening from small amounts of vibration. Also known as Sems screws, the washer rotates freely but is permanently attached. A zinc plating provides corrosion resistance in wet environments. Length is measured from under the head.

3. T-slot bolts

T-bolt can be directly into the aluminum profile groove; in the installation process, it can automatically locate the lock, often used in conjunction with the flange nut, which is the installation of corner pieces of the standard supporting connectors, according to the profile groove width and different series of profiles to choose to use.

T-Bolts: Also known as tank-strap bolts, these T-bolts are commonly used with a band clamp or a strap to hold fuel tanks and other objects in place. The sizeable T-shaped head provides a secure grip for steady tightening.

Steel—Steel T-bolts without a finish are ready to be painted or finished.

Black-Oxide Steel—Black-oxide steel T-bolts are mildly corrosion-resistant in dry environments.

Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel T-bolts resist corrosion in wet environments.

Coarse Thread—Coarse threads are the industry standard; choose these screws if you don't know the threads per inch.

Fine Thread—Fine threads are closely spaced to prevent loosening from vibration.

Length—Length is measured from the top of the head.

Thread Spacing—Match the thread spacing of mating components.

T-Slot Bolts: For quicker setups than a separate T-slot nut and stud, slide these bolts into T-slot tracks on machine tool tables.

Stainless steel bolts have excellent corrosion resistance.

T-Slot Nuts: Designed to slide into T-slot tracks on machine tool tables, these nuts are used to secure clamps and workpieces.

Fully threaded nuts allow a stud to extend beyond the bottom of the nut. Partially threaded nuts keep studs from traveling past the bottom of the nut and damaging your table.

Stainless steel nuts are highly resistant to corrosion. They are a good choice for use with stainless steel parts or in EDM applications.

4. Photovoltaic mounting bracket fastening solutions-plum groove screws

Due to the limitation of installation space, the silicon crystal panel fixing bracket needs to choose the connection form with high strength, small volume, and high preload, which can be used firstly with hexagon socket set screws. The performance of this screw meets the requirements of A2-70, the head size has been precisely designed to withstand an ample installation torque, and at the same time can be installed in the aluminum profile slot. It saves installation space, reduces overall equipment weight, and optimizes structural design.

18-8 Stainless Steel Button Head Torx Screws: Made from 18-8 stainless steel, these screws have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. All are passivated for added protection against oxidation and corrosion. Torx and Torx-Plus drives have more points of contact than other drives, allowing you to tighten the screw without damaging the recess. For Torx tools, see Torx and Torx-Plus bits, keys, and drivers. Torx-Plus screws can be used with both Torx-Plus and Torx tools. Length is measured from under the head.

High-Strength A286 Stainless Steel Button Head Torx Screws: A286 stainless steel screws have comparable strength to alloy steel with the corrosion and chemical resistance of 18-8 stainless steel. They have a Torx drive that has more points of contact than other drives, allowing you to tighten the screw without damaging the recess. For Torx tools, see Torx and Torx-Plus bits, keys, and drivers. Length is measured from under the head.

Metric Steel Pan Head Torx Screws: These screws have a Torx drive for more points of contact than other drives, allowing you to tighten the screw without damaging the recess. For Torx tools, see Torx bits, keys, and drivers. Length is measured from under the head.

Black-oxide steel screws are mildly corrosion-resistant in dry environments. Zinc-plated steel screws resist corrosion in wet environments.

Ultra Vibration-Resistant Thread-Locking Rounded Head Screws: As you tighten the screw, the epoxies mix. Once hardened, these screws provide twice the holding power of standard thread-locking screws. Made from 18-8 stainless steel, they have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. Their Torx drive provides more points of contact than other drives, allowing you to tighten the screw without damaging the recess. For Torx tools, see Torx bits, keys, and drivers. Length is measured from under the head.

Strip-Resistant Screws for Sheet Metal: These offer more thread engagement in 0.028" to 0.063" thick sheets to prevent overtightening and damaging threads. They're made from steel and have a zinc plating to resist corrosion in wet environments. Length is measured from under the head.

Steel Thread-Forming Screws for Thin Plastic: These steel screws are zinc plated to resist corrosion in wet environments. They have a round shank and more sharply angled threads than other thread-forming screws, so they require less driving torque and reduce the risk of cracking thin plastic. A Torx drive allows you to apply extra force with less slippage or damage to the recess. Length is measured from under the head.

Style B screws have a flange that distributes holding pressure and reduces the risk of crushing thin plastic.

5. Fixing of photovoltaic panels--drill tail screws

The fixing of photovoltaic panels will be applied to a large number of drilled screws; drilled screws have high strength, do not need to pre-drill holes, installation, corrosion resistance, maintenance-free and other characteristics. The material has stainless steel and carbon steel Dacromet treatment. At the same time, add some plastic washers, which can play a role in sealing the water. For some scenes with special connection requirements, we can also provide extended drill screws to meet the needs of all types of installation scenarios. Stainless steel 410 DIN7504-N cross recessed drill screws, Stainless steel 410 DIN7504-P cross recessed countersunk head drill screws, Carbon steel zinc plated nickel alloy pan head drill screws, Stainless steel cross recessed pan head drill screws with collar. Carbon steel Dacromet DIN7504-K hexagon socket head drilling screws with flange face, plus waterproof washers drilling screws, can be customized to lengthen the drilling screws.

Steel Hex Head Drilling Screws for Metal: These steel screws have corrosion-resistant finishes. A hex head provides a secure grip with a wrench, and a flange reduces the risk of crushing thin metal. They save you time and effort by drilling their holes and fastening in a single operation. Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.

Zinc-plated steel screws resist corrosion in wet environments.

Corrosion-resistant-coated steel screws are more corrosion-resistant than zinc-plated screws.

18-8 Stainless Steel Hex Head Drilling Screws with Hardened Steel Tip for Metal: These 18-8 stainless steel screws have a hardened steel drill point to penetrate steel and are coated to increase corrosion resistance. All have a hex head for a secure grip with a wrench and a flange to reduce the risk of crushing thin metal. They save you time and effort by drilling their holes and fastening in a single operation. Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.

Tamper-Resistant Flat Head Drilling Screws for Metal: A tamper-resistant Torx driver is required for installation and removal. Also known as pin-in-Torx, these screws allow you to apply extra force with less slippage or damage to the recess. All are beveled under the head for use in countersunk holes. They save you time and effort by drilling their holes and fastening in a single operation. Made from steel, they have a zinc plating to resist corrosion in wet environments. Length is measured from the top of the head.

High-Strength 410 Stainless Steel Phillips Rounded Head Drilling Screws for Metal: Stronger and more wear-resistant than 18-8 stainless steel, these screws are magnetic and mildly chemical resistant. They save you time and effort by drilling their holes and fastening in a single operation. Not for use with aluminum. Length is measured from under the head.

Strip-Resistant Drilling Screws for Metal: Serrations under the head act as a brake to prevent overtightening and damaging threads. The flange reduces the risk of crushing thin metal. They save you time and effort by drilling their holes and fastening in a single operation. A hex head provides a larger gripping area for installation with a wrench or socket driver. Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.

Screws with 0.15" head height are used in low-clearance applications.

External Hex/Torx drive screws give you the choice to install with a wrench or a Torx driver.

Zinc-plated steel screws resist corrosion in wet environments.

Ultra-corrosion-resistant-coated steel screws are more corrosion-resistant than zinc-plated screws.

Fasteners also play an essential role in the construction of photovoltaic power plants. Photovoltaic power plants usually consist of many solar panels, which need to be mounted on the bracket. Fasteners secure the connection between the solar panels and the mounting bracket, ensuring the panels are securely mounted on the bracket. In addition, fasteners are used to secure the connection between the racking and the foundation, ensuring the stability and safety of the entire PV plant.

In addition to the use of fasteners in the manufacture of solar panels and the construction of PV power plants, fasteners also play an essential role in the operation and maintenance of PV systems. Photovoltaic systems usually comprise components such as solar panels, inverters, battery storage systems, etc., which must be connected and fixed. Fasteners are used to secure the connection between solar panels and inverters to ensure the smooth transmission of electricity. Fasteners are also used to improve the connection between the inverter and the battery storage system to ensure the system's stable operation.

The photovoltaic field has high requirements for fasteners, mainly for the following reasons: First, fasteners need good weather and corrosion resistance to adapt to the harsh conditions of the outdoor environment. Second, fasteners need sufficient strength and stiffness to ensure the system's stability and safety. In addition, fasteners need good sealing performance to prevent moisture and dust from entering the system and affecting its performance and life.

Many fastener products specialized in photovoltaics have appeared on the market to meet the requirements for fasteners in the photovoltaic field. These products utilize advanced materials and processes to provide excellent performance and reliable quality. In addition, some manufacturers also offer customized fastener solutions designed and produced according to customer needs to meet the requirements of different PV systems.

Fasteners play an essential role in the photovoltaic field; they manufacture solar panels, construct photovoltaic power plants, and operate and maintain photovoltaic systems. The PV field has high requirements for fasteners, which need good weather resistance, corrosion resistance, strength and stiffness, and other properties. With the continuous development of the photovoltaic industry, the fastener market will also usher in more opportunities and challenges. I believe that fasteners will soon play a more critical role in photovoltaics.

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