Fastener coating for renewable applications 06 December 2024

NORM Coating’s latest innovation, an alkali zinc coating developed to meet the growing demands of the renewable energy sector, has been specially designed for solar panel fasteners and other renewable energy components. 

As the renewable energy industry expands, so does the need for durable, long-lasting solutions that can withstand harsh environmental conditions. NORM Coating addresses these challenges with its cutting edge coating technology that offers protection against corrosion while delivering extended product longevity in the most demanding environments. Its self-renewable property ensures that mechanical damage does not compromise performance of the application. 

With solar energy systems exposed to various environmental stressors such as rain, wind and temperature fluctuations, NORM Coating’s alkali zinc coating features a homogeneous, bright appearance that helps protect solar panel fasteners from these elements, ensuring continuous and efficient energy production over time. The coating also features the innovative ability to self-repair minor mechanical damages to ensure consistent protection even in harsh conditions. This unique property extends the service life of fasteners used in solar panels and other renewable energy installations, reducing maintenance costs and improving overall reliability.

NORM highlights that its latest innovation provides a minimum of 600 hours corrosion resistance with its thick passivation layer and, when combined with a special top coat, can achieve resistance that exceeds 10 cycles in atmospheric cycle tests, ensuring long-term durability in outdoor environments. Additionally, the coating is free of harmful Cr+6, thus aligning with the sustainability goals of the renewable energy sector.  

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