Sep 23 2010
H.B. Fuller Company, a renowned adhesive manufacturing business, has utilized its formulating know-how and product awareness to introduce a new PV-RH275 back rail reactive hot melt adhesive for use in the lean manufacture of solar panels.
The new PV-RH275 for which the material and process patents are pending has lately qualified for the significant performance and long-lasting sturdiness tests to qualify for the IEC 61646 standard. The special adhesive is designed to meet the high level functioning and reduces the lean manufacturing process in the solar industry.
For the purpose of meeting the required IEC 61646 standards the PV-RH275 underwent tests conducted by TÜV Rheinland (TUV) a world known provider of safety and technical certifications. The tests were conducted to determine the performance and sturdiness of the product in adverse weather conditions. The product met the mechanical load test demands of IEC 61646: 2008 (loads of 2,400 Pa and 5,400 Pa) which was followed by a 1000 hours damp heat testing process utilizing 85% relative humidity and 85° C heat.
The newly developed PV-RH275 adhesive incorporates a special formula for quicker processing and hardening. It fastens the adhesive coated back rail to the module quickly and makes it ready for shipping within minutes. The adhesive further strengthens the bondage during the usage and withstands all types of weather conditions such as extreme heat, wind and snow without withering. Unlike other types of adhesives that continue to harden during stoppage in application and requires cleaning and scrapping of the applied coating the PV-RH275 does not use any mixing material and produce waste during the process because the adhesive dispensing valve can be closed when not required.
Source: http://www.hbfuller.com/