First Look at the BallastCo Lamination Machine: What is a PV Lamination Machine?
What is PV module Lamination?
PV module lamination is a method used to protect photovoltaic (PV) cells and other components while also increasing their durability. PV panels typically consist of several different layers, and these layers are bonded together using the lamination process.
This process provides solar panels with waterproofing, impact resistance, UV protection, and overall longevity. While other technologies are used to optimize solar panel performance and protect against environmental influences, lamination stands out as one of the most basic and common methods.
What does the Ballastco Lamination Machine do?
The PV lamination machine developed by BallastCo is designed to meet the highest efficiency and quality standards in solar panel production. BallastCo is the manufacturer and supplier of the PV lamination machine.
This device, which perfectly bonds the different layers of photovoltaic modules using heat and pressure, completely seals the solar cells between the protective layers, enabling the production of long-lasting and durable panels.
Designed to meet the needs of renewable energy production facilities, the machine's small and compact design makes it ideal for use in laboratory environments, universities research studies and can also be customized to meet specific panel sizes.
Our laminating machine has a working area of 700 x 700 mm. While you can produce single-piece panels with this size, smaller panels—for example, 60 x 60 mm or 100 x 100 mm—can also be easily produced. This makes creating mini reference panels for your academic studies and laboratory tests extremely practical.
How does Lamination Machine work?
In photovoltaic module production, a solar panel laminator combines layers such as glass, cell, and backing using heat and pressure to create the encapsulation. Encapsulating materials such as Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) are typically preferred during this process. An electrical resistance system maintains a constant temperature between 120°C and 140°C, ensuring optimal adhesion. A vacuum chamber removes air and dirt particles, ensuring uniform encapsulation and high optical performance. At the end of the process, equal pressure is applied to the panel surface, minimizing air gaps and accommodating varying panel thicknesses.
Key Features of Lamination Machine
• Low maintenance
• Quiet operation
• PLC touch screen
• Automatic lid opening/closing
• Fast lamination time
• Ability to laminate with different materials
• Small and compact design
• Laboratory scale production
• Suitable for university research studies
Advantages of Using Lamination Machine
· The machine's advanced electric resistance heating system provides precise temperature control between 120°C and 140°C, tailored to the properties of the encapsulating material used. This temperature range is ideal for ensuring optimal adhesion and cell integrity. The carefully controlled heating system ensures that the cells are protected from environmental conditions and maintain their long-term effectiveness.
· A high-precision vacuum chamber removes air and microscopic impurities during the lamination process, ensuring even adhesion of the encapsulating material to the solar cells. This method prevents quality loss, particularly in high-efficiency solar cells, and ensures the highest level of optical performance.
· The flexible membrane system applies equal pressure to the panel surface, ensuring even distribution of the encapsulant across the entire area. This advanced technology, which easily adapts to different panel thicknesses and surface structures, minimizes air gaps and placement errors. This ensures that each panel meets high standards of efficiency, durability, and longevity.
· Equipped with a user-friendly PLC touchscreen interface, the advanced control system precisely manages pressure, temperature, and vacuum levels, giving the operator complete control over the process. This system aims to maximize efficiency and minimize the risk of error in every production cycle. Easy programming and real-time monitoring of process parameters ensure reliability and consistent quality in both R&D and mass production processes.
The product ships pre-assembled, but SEVEN's remote installation service is still available. You can also contact SEVEN's customer support team anytime if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What are the dimensions of the lamination machine?
Dimensions (Closed): 72.5 cm x 75 cm x 100 cm (W x L x H)
Dimensions (Open): 72.5 cm x 75 cm x 145 cm (W x L x H)
Q2: What is the warranty period?
The warranty period is one year against manufacturer defects.
Q3: What are the benefits of a PV lamination machine?
The PV lamination machine, developed by BallastCo, produces long-lasting and durable panels by bonding layers of photovoltaic modules together using heat and pressure. Its small and compact design makes it suitable for use in laboratories and university research, and it can also be customized to specific panel sizes.
Q4: What are the advantages of a PV lamination machine?
· Controllable heating system
· High-precision vacuum chamber
· Flexible membrane system
· PLC touch interface
Q5: What is the weight of the lamination machine?
It is 165 kg.