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cells. The unit integrates multiple technology, e.g. a larger useful target 925, has a refractive index of 1.41
redundant sensors to prevent liquid and material inventory and increased target @633nm, is repairable and employs a
vapour flow to wrong end-points. An material utilisation, leading to reduced moderate temperature cure and is a self-
event and alarm log is easily accessible machine down-time; an increased priming elastomer. The PV 7010 is
on the unit to monitor your production process stability for reactive depositions translucent green, a viscosity/cps or mPa-
activities. (drastically reduced arc sensitivity); an sec of 430, a Thermal Conductivity
enhanced target cooling leading to the (W/m•K) of 0.18.
ability to use higher power density and
Bekaert Advanced
thus obtaining a higher deposition rate; a
more focused ejection of particles and an
Issue III 2009
Coatings enhanced anode functionality during AC
Series of sputter hardware sputtering.
components for rotating cylindrical
magnetron applications.
Bekaert Advanced Coatings, has
Dow Corning Solar
developed a series of flexible and high Solutions Group
-pv-management.com performing sputter hardware components PV 6010 Cell Encapsulant and PV
for rotating cylindrical magnetron 7010 & PV 7020 Potting Agents
.solar
applications. Whether an existing coater
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in an upgrade/rebuild project or a new The PV 6010 Cell Encapsulant and the PV
coater in a green field project, maximum 7010 and PV 7020 Potting Agents were The PV 7020 potting agent is grey in
20
flexibility can be offered for building in all developed to eliminate the guesswork. colour, a viscosity/cps or mPa-sec of
critical components needed for sustaining There are hundreds of available coatings, 14000, a Thermal Conductivity (W/m•K)
a controlled process to realise high end encapsulants, potting agents, sealants, of 1.34 and certified to UL94 – V1, V10.
products. adhesives etc…available. The challenge Dow Corning Solar Solutions is
is to evaluate correctly which of these introducing a commercially available
actually work best for solar energy breakthrough encapsulant solution that
applications, while achieving target life- offers module producers outstanding
time parameters and overall performance durability, high performance, and reduced
levels required. manufacturing costs. The solution
combines the Dow Corning PV-6100
Dow Corning’s PV 6010 Cell Encapsulant Encapsulant series and a breakthrough
forms a clear, durable protective laminate processing technology. Capitalising on
layer over the surface of photovoltaic (PV) silicone’s UV stability, Dow Corning’s
solar energy cells, providing tested solution offers module producers
corrosion and delamination protection, durability compared to incumbent
according to the company. The company organics – sustaining long-term high
claims that the new encapsulant provides performance. Silicones’ ultra-transparency,
Within the large area coating business, electrical, high-temperature and ultraviolet allows more light to reach solar cells,
the rotating cylindrical magnetron stability with no discoloration. Dow increasing the efficiency and performance
concept has proven to offer superior Corning’s PV 7010 and PV 7020 Potting of crystalline modules. Dow Corning are
properties relative to the planar concept Agents are designed to insulate PV cells’ also introducing a rail bonding solution
and to satisfy most of the industrial electrical junction boxes, providing , cost- and a new potting agent to meet the
requirements. In PV applications, the use effective electrical insulation and long- specific needs of the PV Industry.
of rotatable technology is more recently lasting protection from moisture, heat and
introduced and not yet well-known. other environmental conditions, the
Bekaert offers sputter hardware solutions company claims. These materials remain
for rotating cylindrical magnetron flexible and stable over wide temperature
DuPont Performance
applications. With the critical key variations (-40 degrees to 150 degrees Elastomers (DPE)
components, a solution can be worked °C) and offer easy reparability and global Kalrez Perfluoroelastomer Parts
out in collaboration with the customer. availability. The PV 7010 offers a faster
cure rate, while the PV 7020 has greater Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts which are
This allows PV cell manufacturers to viscosity and thermal conductivity. specifically designed for the photovoltaic
reduce the cost per Watt peak, by gaining The PV 6010 Cell Encapsulant’s color is market for both wafer-based and thin film
from the advantages of this rotatable clear. It has a viscosity/cps or mPa-sec of PV processes demonstrate broad
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