Frames, rails and brackets for solar modules
The frame around a solar module does a quiet job. It protects the glass edge, holds the cell stack together, and gives installers a place to clamp. Snalco extrudes module frame sections, mounting rails, brackets and connectors in aluminium (aluminum), supplied cut, drilled and finished to your drawing.
| Quick answer Solar profiles are made in 6063-T5/T6 or 6005, usually anodised for outdoor life. Die development is quoted at 15 to 25 days after drawing approval and payment, and production at 25 to 30 days after deposit and sample approval. |
Parts we supply
| Part | Purpose |
| Module frame section | Seals and supports glass, EVA, cells and backsheet |
| Mounting rail | Carries modules on a roof or ground structure |
| Brackets and clamps | Fix modules to rails with correct spacing |
| Connectors and joiners | Join rails or frame corners with fewer parts |
| Tube and angle sections | Ground-mount structure and bracing |
Aluminium versus steel for solar structures
- Weight: aluminium is far lighter, so it is easier to carry to remote sites and kinder to rooftop load limits.
- Corrosion: steel needs galvanising or paint to last; aluminium protects itself and is further improved by anodising.
- Fewer joints: extrusions can carry grooves and slots, so connections need fewer separate parts.
- Precision: tight tolerances help modules sit true, which supports output.
- Strength: steel is stiffer for the same section; aluminium designs use deeper or thicker sections where needed.
| Item | What Snalco can supply |
| Packing | Protective film on visible faces, covered with shrink film or craft paper; custom packing on request |
| Alloys | 6063 T5/T6 (general sections), 6061 T4/T6 and 6082 T5/T6 (higher strength), 6005, 6060, 6463; 1XXX series on request |
| Standards | GB 5237-2008, JIS H, AAMA, BS, EN |
| Finishes | Mill finish, anodised (anodized), powder coating, wood grain, electrophoresis, PVDF paint, sand blasting, polishing |
| Further processing | Cutting to length, drilling, punching, bending, welding, machining, fabrication of finished parts |
Delivery and lead time
| Stage | Typical time |
| Die development | 15 to 25 days after payment and drawing confirmation |
| Production | 25 to 30 days after deposit and sample approval |
Why Snalco
- An in-house tool shop, so new dies and die corrections do not wait on an outside vendor.
- Own extrusion plant at Kosamba, Surat, built around a 1600 UST four-column hydraulic press that handles 6 inch and 7 inch billets.
- Cutting to length, drilling, punching and machining done at the plant, so you can receive parts ready to fit.
- A working quality lab: spectrometer for chemistry, UTS machine, Rockwell and Brinell hardness testers, conductivity meter, metallurgical microscope and a profile projector for dimensions.
How to order
- Section and size: dimensions in mm, wall thickness, and the profile number or drawing.
- Alloy and temper: for example 6063-T5, or 6061-T6 where more strength is needed.
- Frame data: module size, frame height, glass thickness, and any screw or corner key slots.
- Finish: mill finish, anodised, powder coated or another finish from the list above.
- Length and quantity: cut lengths in mm or full mill lengths, and the total weight or number of pieces.
- Delivery point: a city in India or an export port, so freight and packing can be quoted.
| Share your solar frame drawing • Send the size, alloy, finish and quantity through the contact form, or share a drawing. The Snalco team replies with availability, lead time and a price for your quantity. • Factory: Block No. 604/2, Kosamba, Surat, Gujarat, India. |
Snalco’s Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel
The aluminium frames around the solar panel is an important but often ignored component of a solar panel. Aluminium profile solar panel frame and mounting bracket are normally used to seal and fix solar battery components. As one of the important industrial aluminium profiles produced by Snalco, our solar aluminium frame can provide great structural stability for the overall combination of glass, EVA encapsulates, the cell and the back sheet, increasing support and the battery service life.
Snalco offers various aluminium extrusion solar panel frames for sale, available in a range of finishes. If the existing products are not suitable for your needs, we can also assist you in designing your own aluminium profiles for solar panel mounting and provide you with die trails for your reference.
All extrusions can be supplied as cut, drilled or machined in line with customer specifications. As a professional aluminium extrusions supplier, Snalco operates the latest CNC drilling and machining centres which provide accurately machined, cost-efficient parts on short cycle-times. When ordering, please specify alloy, temper, length, quantity, surface finish, end-use and any special instructions regarding tolerance, delivery, packing and certification. It couldn’t be better if you can share with us your designed drawings.
Please contact us to get more information about aluminium profile for solar panels in Snalco.
Features of Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel
| Alloy | Standard | Surface Treatment | Further Process |
| 6005 T5/T6, 6060 T5/T6, 6061 T4/T6, 6063 T5/T6, 6463 T5/T6, 6082 T5/T6, etc. | GB 5237-2008, JISH, AAMA, GB, BS, En | Mill finish, Powder Coating, Anodizing, Wooden grain, Electrophoresis, PVDF Painting, Sanding blasting, Polishing, etc. | Drilling, Bending, Welding, Precise cutting, Punching, Fabrication of finished products, etc. |
Packing and Delivery of Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel
Packing of Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel:
A protective film will stuck on profile’s visible surface, and a heat shrink film or craft paper will cover the outside. Customized packing of aluminium profile for solar panel is also available.
Delivery of Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel:
1. Die development of Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel: 15-25 days after payment is received and drawings are confirmed.
2. Production time of Aluminium Profile For Solar Panel: 25-30days after the deposit is received and samples are confirmed.
Aluminium VS Steel Profile For Solar Panel Frame
Traditionally, steel has been the metal of choice for large commercial projects, and for good reason.
Steel is abundant and easy to purchase. Steel is very suitable for static load bearings and has a high modulus of elasticity and excellent fatigue strength. The mechanical properties and forming properties of steel are well known, so the design of structural components (such as frames, trusses and I-beams) is relatively simple.
However, the use of steel also has obvious disadvantages. On the one hand, it is heavy and must be transported and installed in remote areas at high energy costs. Compared with steel profiles, aluminium profile panel is light and energy-saving.
Manufacturing longer steel profiles requires welding parts to join together, which increases manufacturing costs. Of course, steel is prone to corrosion, so the surface must be passivated, painted or powder coated-these are not permanent solutions for longevity.
Fortunately, the use of aluminium profiles has many advantages that engineers and product developers may not be aware of. To take advantage of these advantages, engineers should first pay attention to the exact conditions under which the structure must be executed.
The Benefits of Aluminium Extrusion Profiles for Solar Energy
The innovation of aluminium extrusion technology provides higher stability for the solar panels on site. To maximize efficiency, solar panels need to be positioned with extremely high precision. Even if the position is slightly shifted, the output potential of the power supply can be reduced by several percentage points.
Aluminium extruded profiles can be used to create integrated frames (including frames, brackets and connectors) for solar panels in various situations. Compared with other metal options, aluminium products have many advantages:
Frames and supports made of aluminium extrusion are lighter than other metals, so Aluminium solar panel frames are easier to transport and assemble in remote areas where large solar power plants are common. This lightweight function can also be used for rooftop solar installations because the architectural specifications of these buildings have a limited capacity to support the additional weight of the panels and underlying structures.
Aluminium is corrosion resistant, which adds to the weather resistance advantages of these solar panel architectures.
The malleability of aluminium allows flexible design of solar panel supports and frames. Extruded aluminium tubes can be connected at atypical and precise angles while requiring fewer parts and connections. This provides the necessary precision for the alignment of solar panels to achieve maximum energy output.
Frequently asked questions
Which aluminium alloy is used for solar panel frames?
Most frames use 6063-T5 or T6, with 6005 or 6061 for rails that need more strength.
Why use aluminum for solar frames?
It is light, resists corrosion, can be extruded into complex shapes and is easy to recycle.
Can Snalco develop a die for my frame design?
Yes. Share the drawing, and the tool shop prepares the die and trial samples.
How long does die development take?
Our standard estimate is 15 to 25 days after payment and drawing confirmation. Production follows in about 25 to 30 days.
Do you drill and machine the profiles?
Yes. Cutting, drilling and CNC machining are available to your specification.
Can you supply solar mounting rails?
Yes. Rail sections and brackets can be supplied in standard or custom shapes.
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