Through meticulous research and development and a deep understanding of the market, we are committed to bringing more stable, reliable, and long-lasting fastener products to the
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A clear guide to solar hanger bolt types, how to choose, and essential installation tips. Make your rooftop PV system safer, more secure, and leak-proof.
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If you do not tighten clamps, nuts, and bolts at cross bracing, the structure may rotate or misalign, which affects panel tilt and can cause shading losses. High winds and storms increase the
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When securing photovoltaic (PV) bolts during the installation of solar panels, applying the correct torque is critical to ensure a secure mount without causing damage to the bolts or the
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In the best installations, standoffs, lag screws, or bolts tie into structural members. All brackets should have butyl tape or a high-quality caulking such as polyurethane or polysulfide, to seal any bolt
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Horizontal anchor spacing is also known as “cross-slope” or “east-west” anchor spacing (see Figure 2). If anchors are staggered from row-to-row going up the roof, the anchor spacing may be twice that
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When PV equipment is set up under standard test conditions and placed under no load, the open-circuit voltages should remain within what percentage of each other as long as the irradiance on the panel
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For roof-mounted systems, solar panel roof screws or anchors must be installed on structural members, not just sheathing, to ensure maximum hold. We always employ washers to
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For manufactured plated wood trusses at slopes of flat to 6:12, the horizontal anchor spacing shall not exceed 4''-0” and anchors in adjacent rows shall be staggered.
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