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2020 solar buyers guide
Zilla Corporation
Zilla's patented Double Stud XL Flashing Assembly attaches directly to sheathing while also providing the option for structural members if necessary. Without having to locate structure, the Zilla Double Stud XL eliminates the need for installation prep work, standardizes design and installation processes, achieves speed and flexibility in the field, and makes it possible to complete more projects in less time at less cost. Zilla Double Stud XL is compatible with Zilla flush mount systems or any solar mounting system to help drive better bottom line results. www.zillarac.com
Radiant Heating
Electro Plastics, Inc./STEP Warmfloor
Electro Plastics manufacturers STEP Warmfloor heating elements based on self-regulating PTC Nano Poly Carbon Technology. The system operates on low-voltage and is extremely energy efficient. The elements can be connected to AC power supplies or directly to DC solar panels. Because the elements are self-regulating, they cannot overheat. The elements are cut to length on site, making
the system suitable for both new construction and remodeling, for primary heating and floor warming. Other applications include snowmelt and deicing for roofs, decks, pipes, containers, and ships. All products are made in the USA with environmentally friendly and recyclable materials.
www.warmfloor.com
Research & Development | Testing
DEWESoft, LLC
DEWESoft has developed data-acquisition instruments to perform measurements both accurately and efficiently with an all-in-one solution. DEWESoft has an array of products and specifically developed software that caters to all power measurement require- ments, such as; power quality, direct and diffuse solar radiation data, converter, and overall efficiency. All their equipment and testing criteria follow international norms such as the IEC-61000-4-30 Class A.
www.dewesoft.com
Roll Forming
Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.
Johnson Bros. Roll Forming is a manufacturer of panel frames and other solar energy components, such as the supports and structural compo- nents for panels, as well as reflector troughs for solar concentrators. They offer a wide variety of custom shapes for various different solar panel frames and structures. www.johnsonrollforming.com
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products is a New
Era Group company with 2 fabrication facili- ties located in Ontario Canada. Plant 2 is the heavy steel division dedicated to roll forming complex steel profiles; thickness between 0.108” to 0.179” in a variety of finishes and material yield strength. Plant 1 is dedicated to thinner steel and lighter metals which are laser welded and unique configuration. Both divisions use USA or Canadian steel mills as their prime source for raw material. RPM has roll formed millions of pounds of custom steel for the global solar racking industry. www.rpmroll.com
Samson Roll Formed Products Co.
Samson Roll Formed Products Co produces channels used by the solar industry as brackets, photovol- taic array supports and solar panel framing/trim, including a parabolic shaped channel, the main component in compound parabolic collectors, as well as custom shapes. Samson was founded in 1946 and is located in the Chicago metro area in a 200,000sq/ft facility housing approximately forty roll form lines and an array of ancillary equipment to provide stamping, bending, assembly, parting, in-house design, and production of pre-notch, pre-punch tooling, as value-added services. Samson holds ISO9001:2015 Certification.
www.samsonrollform.com
Safety
Blaklader
Blaklader, a Swedish Company, manufac- tures functional workwear for all workers' needs. Within the clean energy segment, their FR styles 1636, and now 1676, are tested and compliant with NFPA 70E. 1636 and 1676 work pants are HRC compliant, with an 11 calories/cm2 arc rating. www.blaklader.com
IMO Automation
The FireRaptor safety shutdown solution has been designed with fire safety in mind, and offers a reliable way to remotely shut down a solar PV array in the event of fire or other emergency. It offers a manual shutdown operated at ground level, and two forms of automatic shutdown based on temperature and external power loss. FireRaptor can be fitted to new and existing installations, is FCC and UL approved, and is fully compliant with NEC2017. Plus, the FireRaptor can be used with any solar inverter, on virtually any PV installation. There is also an option for hardwire or mobile communication alarm signaling.
www.imoautomation.com
Kee Safety, Inc.
Kee Safety manufactures OSHA-compliant safety railings for commerical, institutional, and indus- trial facilites. KeeGuard rooftop guardrail systems provide fall protection around the perimeter.
Kee Klamp steel and Kee Lite aluminum railings are designed for in-plant applications including handrails, machine barriers, mezzanines, and loading docks. Other products include Kee Gate self-closing safety gates, KeeLine horizontal lifelines, Kee Hatch roof egress railings, plus Kee Dome and KeeGuard Skylight Screens for skylight fall protection. In addition Kee Walk anti-slip rooftop walkways are available with guardrails and can be custom-configured as rooftop or in-plant crossover platforms.
www.keesafety.com
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