Photovoltaic – Solutions for the Solar Industry
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Contents 3 7 15 21 25 31 2 Introduction The Advantages of Conveyors Conveyor Products for Photovoltaics How Montrac Works The Advantages of Montrac The Advantages of the Quick-Set Mounting System Montech AG has stood for innovation in the automation industry since 1963. As a global player headquartered in Switzerland, we base our success on maintaining flexibility and close attention to customer needs around the world. As a specialist in photovoltaics, Montech provides customized solutions for the product- and process-specific needs of the photovoltaics industry with its conveyors and the...

CONVEYORS The trend to use standard components instead of manufacturing them in-house continues in the photovoltaics industry. By outsourcing conveyors, you can transform fixed into variable costs. At the same time, you are purchasing proven superior development and production expertise. Another advantage is that this will optimize your supply chain, mainly by increasing your flexibility regarding short-term demand and your ability to absorb capacity peaks. While you are focusing on your core competences, Montech will supply you with customized conveyors. Montech conveyors for photovoltaics...

FLEXIBILITY Our flexibility is your flexibility. Whether it is optimizing your supply chain or adapting products to your processes, our solar conveyors are always up to the task. Montech offers special solar conveyors in different configurations that can be fully customized to your needs, e.g., in length and width. But it’s not just our product line that is flexible: Our lead times are also quite impressive, allowing us to meet your needs at short notice. CUSTOMIZATION Montech offers highly advanced industrial conveyors that are completely tailored to your needs. Due to their modular...

PRIVATE LABELING When we engage in private labeling, customer value comes first. As a result, we can mark all conveyors with your company logo. Give us a call so that we can discuss your needs in detail. HIGH QUALITY Our solar conveyors meet the most demanding quality requirements. Only high-quality materials are used that meet the requirements of heavy-duty continuous operation, ensuring supreme reliability. The design is precise, robust and sturdy. All steel parts are galvanized or made of stainless steel. The return pulleys are made mostly of stainless steel or aluminum. 10 11

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Our extensive experience in photovoltaics allows us to implement even the most specialized applications. We support our customers through individualized special applications by providing top quality, innovative ideas and implementation processes. GENTLE HANDLING We care about your products, and that is why our conveyors move your wafers and cells with gentle care. When wafers and cells are no longer gripped from above, microcracks will be avoided. 12 13

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SOLAR CONVEYORS SolTB WITH FLAT BELT SolTB WITH COGGED BELT The SolTB are used as supply or removal conveyors or for inter- linking entire production lines; they are available with flat belts or cogged belts. The SolTB consists of a chassis with two belts, which are guaranteed to removed from above, and belts The SolTB does not have any protruding edges. It will trans- port the sensitive wafers with gentlest care. Since the con- veyor consists only of a few spares will be minimal. Broken wafers can fall out easily, as there is enough room between vacuum conveyor is based on the same...

UNLOADING CONVEYOR twin-belt conveyor consisting of part with a 160-mm stroke. The extendable part enters the carrier and is driven by a pneu- matic cylinder. The unloading conveyor only needs a pair process conveyor can be used to accurately check wafer edges. Since the conveyor is shorter and narrower than the wafer, which could interfere with the removal module allows turning wafers and cells by 90° without touching them from above. This will avoid microcracks and breakage, while moving the product quickly and gently. CENTERING CONVEYOR The centering conveyor allows precise alignment of...

MONTRAC In 1996, Montrac was developed as a flexible alternative to existing transport systems. The incentive was to launch a transportation system that can be adapted quickly and cost-effectively to the customer’s changing requirements. Thanks to the monorail, installation of the basic structure for a Montrac system is easy and economical. A Montrac system can run on the ground, at machine level or below the ceiling with only minor additional installations. Lifts for level transitions and switches and crossings for more complex line layouts complement the network of tracks. Once the...

RELIABILITY Montrac is the most reliable system for moving your products. Montrac will always run without interruptions, since each shuttle can be removed quickly and easily from your production process without having to stop the system. Montrac’s up-time is always 100%, avoiding production downtime. The only active components are the shuttles and switches. They were designed to be generally maintenance-free. The trac as a passive element is always functional. FLEXIBILITY Your needs are our assets. That is why Montrac’s mission is to meet tomorrow’s needs today. This requires total...

SUSTAINABILITY Montrac is not only a proven, economical solution for very complex and expandable production and logistics systems; Montrac is also very attractive for smaller and simpler production processes. Because of its static tracks, Montrac is also cost-efficient, which pays off particularly with lower cycle times. Another plus is the low power consumption of Montrac systems: Compared to a conventional conveyor system, Montrac uses only 1/20 of the power. When it comes to maintenance, Montrac also sets the standard: Montrac is the only transport system worldwide that is completely...

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Form fit MODULARITY Quick-Set is a patented mounting system with cross-product compatibility and flexibility. Quick-Set’s proven dovetail fastening system allows rapid, uncomplicated assembly of all Montech products without machining the section ends. A variety of mounting options can be realized using a minimum of individual elements (10 base elements). t l fi na tio c Fri Fo rm fit QUALITY Quick-Set is suitable for precise, dimensionally stable connections. Quick-Set connections are vibration proof. Its dovetail connections can be subjected to larger loads than T-slot connections. With...