To reduce installation time and number of components, Simrit will debut a theft-proof solar retaining clip for use with frameless photovoltaic thin film modules. The innovative design provides for faster and easier assembly, while also reducing damage typically incurred by movement, installation or environmental conditions. Simrit will showcase the solar retaining clip solution at Solar Power International held at the Dallas Convention Center from Oct. 17 to 20 at booth #6831.

“Our new solar retaining clip design offers an elegant, durable, simplicity and ease that makes it the superior installation device on the market,” said Reddy Tudi, sales director, energy, Simrit. “We developed and incorporated many unique features into the design that provide greater savings, lower labor costs and better security then similar offerings.”

The state-of-the-art structure ensures homogeneous surface pressure, combined with tolerance-compensating silicone layers, to reduce module damage caused by movement. This results in an overall balance of systems (BOS) cost reduction due to the longer service life of the frame, as well as reduced warranty costs and labor savings.

Simrit’s new solar retaining clip requires no mounting hardware and only two essential parts, providing a noteworthy advantage over standard market solutions that require six parts. The ergonomic solution includes a bolt-free fastening clamp that is attached to an aluminum profile to help prevent theft, a typical challenge with solar panel installations. Additionally, the solution offers fast “two-hand” assembly, is compatible with industry standards and certifications, and doesn’t require electrical grounding.

Simrit is part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, agriculture, appliance, construction, energy, fluid power, mechanical power generation, mechanical power transmission and recreation markets. Simrit’s global sales exceed $1.3 billion. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

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Simrit, the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, will introduce its latest ethylene propylene diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber compound during Solar Power International held at the Dallas Convention Center from Oct. 17 to 20. The 70 EPDM 135151 material – which has garnered the UL (Underwriters Laboratory) 1703 certification – is applicable for o-rings used in sealing applications of photovoltaic (PV) connectors and junction boxes used in solar energy systems.

“As a leader in customized material development, we created our 70 EPDM 135151 material specifically for the unique needs and requirements of the solar market,” said Reddy Tudi, sales director, energy, Simrit. “One of our key accomplishments was garnering the UL 1703 certification for the material, as it assures our customers that they’re using a superior material for their solar sealing needs.”

Additionally, according to UL, manufacturers are able to achieve end product certification more efficiently and cost effectively if the critical components that are used in PV modules are already tested and certified by the organization. UL has set minimum requirements for superstrates, substrates, encapsulants, adhesives, sealing materials and potting compounds used for fabricating PV modules or components based on the following criteria: flammability; resistance to ignition; thermal endurance; and electrical properties.

For more information about Simrit’s 70 EPDM 135151 compound – or any of the company’s solar sealing innovations – visit the Simrit booth (#6831) to speak to a solar expert.

Simrit is part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies and offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace, agriculture, appliance, construction, energy, fluid power, mechanical power generation, mechanical power transmission and recreation markets. Simrit’s global sales exceed $1.3 billion. For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

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