Featured in Lean machines – 09-2011

Portable, shapeable, durable

Polymer modules: Polymers can not only be used for encapsulating solar modules. Such materials can also be used to substitute classic aluminum frames or module front glasses. Manufactures expect flexible application possibilities and a lower module weight from this.

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Mirco Sieg

31 Aug 2011

The heavy steel tools of the three meter high machine enclose the inserted glass-foil module tightly. There is a hissing sound when the liquid polyurethane is pressed into the mold with a pressure of roughly 250 bar. It is completely filled out after merely six seconds. Another two minutes later, the polymer has cooled down. …

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