BL-PVL-480 by BallastCo: A Compact Machine for PV Lamination Process

In photovoltaic module production, lamination is one of the most important process steps. It is the stage where glass, EVA, solar cells, and backsheet are combined into a single module under controlled vacuum, temperature, and pressure. BallastCo’s BL-PVL-480 PV Lamination Machine is designed for this process, offering a compact and practical solution for reliable and repeatable lamination. 

The BL-PVL-480 Mini Lamination machine is engineered to ensure reliable PV module manufacturing through a vacuum system, a PLC-driven architecture and an efficient heating system that provides temperature homogeneity at high levels. The machine is capable of operating automatically using the touch screen HMI and PID temperature control that ensures temperature uniformity during EVA lamination. 

Designed for Reliable and Repeatable Lamination

BallastCo introduces the BL-PVL-480 Mini Lamination machine as an industrial machine that provides lamination of the most important layers of a solar module such as glass, EVA, solar cells, and backsheet. The machine is designed to work with standard modules, glass-glass modules and a range of composite materials.

A significant feature of the machine is the balance between its performance capabilities and compactness. Among the key advantages listed by BallastCo one can mention the quality vacuum system, rapid and convenient installation, a long service life, low noise generation, low maintenance requirements, customer support and 1-year warranty. The machine is also defined as a compact machine that is useful in laboratory settings. 

BallastCo Small Lamination Machine: Built for Controlled Process Conditions

The BL-PVL-480 Mini Lamination machine offers a standard lamination area of 480 mm x 480 mm However, the laminating area can be adjusted according to customer requirements. The machine works with a temperature range of 0 degrees C to 200 degrees C, a 20-minute heating time, and a 15-minute lamination time. It uses resistance heating together with PID smart temperature control to help create stable process conditions. 

Regarding vacuum performance, the machine will be equipped with an end-of-line vacuum limit between 70 and 90 Pa and a pump of 2.7 kW capacity running at 380 V and 50 Hz. This is due to BallastCo's emphasis on controlled lamination for PV module production. 

BallastCo Mini Lamination Machine: A Practical Machine Design

The following technical drawing features a compact machine structure with pneumatic lid movement, dimensions of 1050 mm x 725 mm x 745 mm, machine weight of 161 kg, and a pump weight of 82 kg. This machine uses silicone membrane technology and is featured for use with both tempered and standard glass panels. The main machine layout features the lamination area, HMI positioning, and placement of the external vacuum pump. 

 

Such combination of compactness and functionality made the BL-PVL-480 lamination machine a useful alternative for users who require controlled lamination performance but do not need to move to the bigger systems. 

BallastCo Mini Lamination Machine: An Alternative for PV Manufacturing and Lab Research

BL-PVL-480 Small Lamination machine is a machine that allows achieving high efficiency of industrial manufacturing lines as well as being compact for usage in laboratories. The machine features automatic control, touchscreen interface, stable vacuum performance, and homogeneous heating of the machine.

For companies working on PV module production, pilot production, or laboratory-scale process development, the BL-PVL-480 Lamination machine brings together the core elements of lamination in a focused and user-friendly design.