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Once applied, Solarhold tape exhibits strong resistance to moving and aging and is rated to withstand a melt temperature of 150 degrees Celsius.

A manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes has developed one for solar panels. MACtac’s Solarhold cell holding tape gives solar cells manufacturers adhesive options that help maintain material quality and process control during production. Solarhold HT-1002 holding tape offers high bonding strength to many surfaces, including photovoltaic cells. Applied in full-length strips or in sized pieces as dictated by a specific manufacturing process, the holding tape is used as a production aid to hold silicon cells in alignment until the ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film melts and encapsulates the cells to prevent shifting. These transparent adhesive tapes will not bubble, blister, discolor, or affect the cells’ performance during the melting or evacuation processes.

“Creating solar cell equipment is a labor-intensive and technical process where every production detail matters,” says Steve Dominak, business development manager of MACtac Specialty Products. “ With two adhesive options available, Solarhold works with manufacturers to accommodate a variety of application needs.”

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