Adhesive Tapes for Solar PV Applications
Adhesives Research’s proven technologies deliver reliable bonds with enhanced performance characteristics to increase the functionality of thin film photovoltaics, polysilicon photovoltaic modules and concentrated solar thermal applications. Our pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) products offer a flexible, effective bonding method that improves process efficiencies and performance when compared to soldering, liquid epoxies and mechanical fasteners.
AR offers a wide range of proven standard products and expertise in polymer formulation, cutting-edge manufacturing and customization to quickly develop specialized adhesive components to meet our customers’ exact needs.
Our PSA products:
- Bond instantly to low-surface energy surfaces
- Conform to flexible constructions
- Deliver uniform adhesive thickness
- Demonstrate UV & environmental stability
- Resist corrosion with electronically clean formulations
- Demonstrate reliable & stable conductivity
- Facilitate in-line process/roll-to-roll manufacturing
AR’s PSA technologies address the challenging bonding applications of photovoltaic modules, including:
- Bus bars
- Module frame assembly & mounting
- Encapsulation in flexible film modules
- Cell interconnects
- Junction box mounting
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| ARclad® 9032 | Transfer film – 1 mil electrically conductive acrylic adhesive |
| ARcare® 92638 | Single-coated dielectric tape- low outgassing, acid-free, ionically clean coverlay tape – 1 mil PET carrier coated with 1 mil low outgassing, acid-free, ionically clean adhesive |
| ARcare® 92734 | 1 mil optically clear moisture barrier pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) transfer film. It is a hydrophobic adhesive with excellent thermoxidative and UV stability. It is supplied as an unsupported transfer film between release liners. |
