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Ultrasonic Metal Welding - Solar Panel Industry

Ultrasonic Metal Welding Technology for the Solar Panel Industry is helping to support  Energy Independence. The Ultrasonic PV Modular System is fast, efficient, and cost-effective. It is ideal for welding aluminum strips onto the photovoltaic cells that constitute solar panels — creating arrays with excellent conductivity.

WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, January 21, 2011— The search for greater energy independence is receiving a helping hand from Sonobond Ultrasonics. Sonobond’s MS-5010PV Ultrasonic Photovoltaic (PV) Modular System, is playing a vital role in the growth of the solar panel industry. The Ultrasonic (PV) Modular System is perfect for welding aluminum foil to the metallized glass on the photovoltaic cells that comprise solar panels. Our equipment creates an ultra-reliable, solid-state metallurgical bond. The resulting interconnects between the PV cells generate an array with excellent conductivity. More and more manufacturers are relying on Sonobond equipment because it is fast, efficient, and cost-effective. They are especially impressed by the fact that our high-frequency (50kHz), low amplitude Ultrasonic Photovoltaic Modular System does not distort materials or crack the glass panels in thePV cells. It is easy to operate with only minimal training. In short, manufacturers of solar panels enjoy significant savings in terms of time, resources, and production costs.

Designed for Easy Integration: 
The MS-5010PV Ultrasonic Photovoltaic (PV) Modular system is designed for easy integration into the production lines of solar panel manufacturers.The unit consists of an ultrasonic head with a rotatable welding disk and a power supply. The head has a keyed shaft which can be used to rotate the welding disk at the same speed as the advancing photovoltaic panel. In addition, the system’s power supply features a solid state frequency converter and automatic tuning control. This eliminates the need to manually adjust the frequency. Sonobond modules are typically placed at each side of the traversing panel. Manufacturers can choose either 110-volt system or a 220-volt system. Power consumption is only 100 watts.

In speaking of Sonobond’s hands-on approach to helping its customers, VicePresident Alleman says, “We understand that each installation is unique. So we workclosely with manufacturers by providing in-depth technical support before, during, andafter installation. Our commitment to customer service is second to none. It’s an important aspect of providing first-class products that set the pace for our industry.

Ultrasonic Metal Welding offers Important Advantages:
The Sonobond MS-5010PV Ultrasonic Photovoltaic Modular System produces seam welds by applying mechanical vibratory energy under pressure. The process takes just seconds, while using no fluxes, tapes, solder, or other consumables. Solar panel manufacturers find that this ultrasonic bonding process offers substantial advantages in the production of the solar cells used to make up solar panels. In addition to its speed, the process is environmentally-friendly, economical, and does not produce excessive heat. Worldwide Leaders in Ultrasonic Technology for over 50 years, Sonobond Ultrasonics has been a recognized leader in the application of ultrasonic metal welding and bonding technology. The company—then known as Aeroprojects — received the first patent ever awarded for ultrasonic metal welding in1960. Over the intervening years, Sonobond has earned an outstanding reputation for itspioneering work, engineering excellence, and top-quality products. Sonobond now manufactures a complete line of ultrasonic bonding and welding equipment for a wide variety of customers. Among the company’s many customers are leading firms in the solar, electrical, automotive, appliance, aerospace, filtration, medical, and apparel industries.

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