Mibet Develops Waterborne Floating Pontoon Technology Adaptable to Extreme Temperature Fluctuations 

Chinese photovoltaic bracket supplier Mibet has successfully developed a technology that enables waterborne floating systems to adapt to extreme temperature changes, effectively addressing the impact of high and low temperatures on pontoon quality and lifespan.  

A Mibet R&D responsible person told PV Magazine: “This is a significant breakthrough in Mibet’s waterborne floating technology R&D journey. It enables our waterborne floating systems to adapt to more harsh environments.”  

The core of this technology lies in equipping the pontoons with pressure self-adaptive plugs. These pressure self-adaptive plugs can automatically release the internal pressure of the pontoon in high-temperature environments and draw in external air to balance negative pressure in low-temperature environments, thereby effectively preventing the pontoon from expanding, deforming, or even cracking due to thermal expansion and contraction effects.  

The plug design incorporates small holes to achieve ventilation purposes. Simultaneously, the surface utilizes ultrasonic welding for a waterproof and breathable membrane. Combined with the plug end cap, it can effectively prevent rainwater seepage, with an ingress protection rating of IP68.  

We have equipped our latest waterborne floating system with this new technology. It can enable our waterborne floating systems to adapt to a temperature range of -40°C to 100°C, making them applicable in the vast majority of regions globally,” introduced the Mibet R&D personnel. “Our technological research in the waterborne floating field has always attracted considerable attention. Subsequently, we will continuously bring more creative technologies and products to the photovoltaic bracket industry and its users.”