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Solar Solutions Durable and Process Optimized Bonding of Module Mounting Systems with Sikasil® AS-780

Solar Solutions Durable and Process Optimized Bonding of Module Mounting Systems with Sikasil® AS-780

Solar Solutions Durable and Process Optimized Bonding of Module Mounting Systems with Sikasil® AS-780

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Sika AG is a global leader in specialty chemicals, providing solutions for the construction and manufacturing industries. Their product, Sikasil® AS-780, is specifically designed for bonding photovoltaic module mounting systems, offering a durable and efficient alternative to traditional mechanical methods.
Added Value with Bonded Mounting Systems
Traditional systems using clips, frames, and screws are labor-intensive and error-prone. Sikasil® AS-780 offers a bonded solution that reduces material costs and enhances long-term performance.
System Benefits
Sikasil® AS-780 provides excellent tolerance compensation, requires minimal surface pre-treatment, and supports easy automated application. It offers immediate tack without pre-fixation, excellent UV and weathering resistance, and meets stringent facade standards.
Technical Product Data
Sikasil® AS-780 is a two-component silicone with a snap time of approximately 16 minutes, Shore A-hardness of 50, tensile strength of 2.4 N/mm², and elongation at break of 185%. It integrates into existing production lines, offering high initial green strength for efficient handling.
Key Product Benefits
The product features exceptional initial green strength, fast curing, and eliminates the need for pre-fixation. It supports simplified automation and meets EOTA ETAG 002 facade requirements.
Smooth Integration
Sika provides comprehensive project support, including technical engineering, system engineering, and training to ensure successful implementation of Sikasil® AS-780 in production processes.
Cost and Performance Benefits
Using Sikasil® AS-780 can reduce production and installation costs by up to 25%, decrease installation time by up to 40%, and improve durability by minimizing stress peaks and micro cracks. It also enhances quality control and meets stringent facade standards.
Key Characteristics of Sikasil® AS-780
This product is a 2-component silicone with a black color, a snap time of approximately 16 minutes, and a Shore A-hardness of about 50. It has a tensile strength of approximately 2.4 N/mm² and an elongation at break of about 185%. The initial green-strength is around 6–7 g/cm².
Integration and Support
Sika offers comprehensive project support, including technical engineering, test laboratories, and system engineering teams to assist with construction consultancy, adhesive joint calculations, material and system tests, and staff training.
Performance and Cost Efficiency
The adhesive reduces production and installation costs by up to 25% and installation time by up to 40%. It minimizes glass breakage and micro cracks, enhancing durability and performance. The adhesive technology meets stringent facade standards and simplifies tolerance compensation.
About Sika
Sika AG, based in Baar, Switzerland, is a global leader in specialty chemicals for construction and industry. The company operates in 76 countries with approximately 15,300 employees, providing high-quality products for sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing, and protecting structures.
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Solar Solutions Durable and Process Optimized Bonding of Module Mounting Systems with Sikasil® AS-780-1

Solar Solutions Durable and Process Optimized Bonding of Module Mounting Systems

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Solar Solutions Added Value with Bonded Mounting Systems Nowadays photovoltaic modules are typically mounted to the sub construction by clips, frames and screws or other mechanical devices. This system is not only very labour and time consuming in the field but also in terms of small parts handling. In addition to this, the failure rate in wrong or over-tightened fixing can cause glass breakage or damage in the cells. Furthermore, savings in materials can be achieved by moving from frames to a bonded mounting solution. As the industry is currently striving to reduce costs and improve long-term...

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Solar Solutions Silicone Adhesives – The Right Technology The outstanding performance of Silicone adhesive technologies in regard to long term durability has proven itself over decades in the facade, insulating glass and other highly demanding industries. Sikasil® AS-780 combines these qualities with process optimized characteristics for fast assembly and handling. All this makes it the best choice for your bonded module mounting system. Surface tolerances Tapes Limited tolerance compensation. Completely leveled, parallel and smooth surface necessary Good tolerance compensation Good tolerance...

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Solar Solutions Key Characteristics of Sikasil® AS-780 Sikasil® AS-780 is specifically designed to fit into the common production processes and cycle times of a PV module production. This makes it possible to fully integrate the bonding process into the existing production lines. The high initial green strength of Sikasil® AS-780 allows the assembled modules to be handled within the cycle time for ashing or packaging without any need for pre-fixation. To ensure a durable and structural bonding under harsh environmental conditions, Sikasil® AS-780 meets the most severe facade requirements of EOTA...

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Sika – a Global Player in Specialty Chemicals for Construction and Industry Sika AG, located in Baar, Switzerland, is a globally active specialty chemicals company. Sika supplies the building and construction industry as well as manufacturing industries (automotive, bus, truck,rail, alternative energies, building components). Sika is a leader in processing materials used in sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures. Sika’s product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural...

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