U.S. solar panel manufacturers set new production records over the last few years but are still not able to meet local demand. In 2022, less than 15% of U.S. solar installations were sourced from domestic producers. Government initiatives aim to increase solar manufacturing capacity drastically, with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) setting a 50 GW production target for 2030.
Here’s why.
Solar panels require smooth, gentle movement and transfers between production phases. Any damage to a wafer, wire, or frame could reduce the efficiency of the panel, leading to poor performance and customer liability issues. Padding and guides used to manipulate the panels through a system loop may depend on expensive, customized conveyors that can’t adapt to your changing needs.
Glide-Line’s modular conveyor designs can:
Combined with these capabilities, Glide-Line has a range of standard customized solutions to manipulate, orientate, and control the flow of traffic throughout the facility.
Because our conveyors are customizable and integrate seamlessly with your existing production processes, you can reduce costs and ensure product safety at all times. Traffic control systems let you stage items during the chemical treatment, curing, and soldering stages to maximize your throughput and drastically reduce cycle times.
We can configure a conveyor without guarding with additional overhang or provide external guiding to keep panels centered on the line. We also have the shortest lead times in the industry, helping our customers to get up and running at full production capacity quickly.
Glide-Line’s modular designs allow you to develop application-specific solutions that fit perfectly into your production processes. Using our in-context configuration tool (called IMPACT!), you can create detailed designs and estimates for your investment quickly to help you justify your technology selection thoroughly.
To discover a better way to convey solar panels, discuss your application requirements with Glide-Line today.