Spi-Laminator™ 2345 Fully-Automated PV Module Laminator he Spi-Laminator 2345 is a fully-automated photovoltaic module laminator that bonds multiple layers of materials together with thermoplastic or thermosetting films such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer. The processing chamber of the laminator has temperature, vacuum and atmospheric pressure capabilities which are independently controlled to provide optimum The new Spi-Laminator 2345* provides lowest cost of ownership over the equipment lifespan lamination processing conditions for particular materials and configurations including glass/backsheet, double glass and rigid substrates. The Spi-Laminator 2345 is release sheets and teflon coated heating platens. Excess capable of handling both crystalline silicon and thin film EVA material is cleaned from the transfer belt automatically modules, and may operate as a stand-alone system by a brush roller unit. The system includes load and unload or be integrated into a fully-automated production line. conveyors. The platen design includes integrated module In automatic mode, a programmed process sequence lift pins that are able to lift a solar module up to 5 mm and also controls the loading and unloading of the system. a mechanical locking system on the upper chamber to prevent it from lowering during a power interruption. The upper chamber assembly diaphragm sheet can be Light curtains are integrated into the design for operator removed and replaced without the use of hand tools. safety. The system is designed and documented using In order to increase the diaphragm life, the system uses metric (S.I.) units and hardware unless otherwise noted. System is fully-automated and able to be integrated into any line Any type of EVA may be used Quick and Easy Operation Rugged Design System is controlled by a PLC with touch-screen user interface Built to withstand a minimum 1,000,000 operation cycles Quick change diaphragm * Image shown for representational purposes only w w w.spiresolar.com ©2014 Spire Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Spi-Laminator 2345 Specifications* Maximum Module Dimensions Utility Requirements Compressed Dry Air (CDA) Equipment Dimensions Height (cover open) 2,250 mm (89 in.) Platen Temperature Uniformity Vacuum System Standard ±2°C at 150°C Pressure <1 Torr (133 Pa) Speed <2 min. to reach 1 Torr (133 Pa) Operating Temperature *Preliminary specifications, subject to change without notice