Schletter

Tucson, AZ
schletter.us

Schletter Solar Racking

When it comes to designing and manufacturing solar mounting systems, few companies have nearly 20 years of manufacturing and technological experience as offered by Schletter.

Schletter offers innovative solar mounting systems for project developers, module manufacturers, and system integrators for commercial and/or residential solar projects. Each solar mounting system can be individually designed for a cost-effective photovoltaic mounting solution in utility-scale ground mounted systems, commercial or residential sloped-roof systems as well as flat-roof systems. In addition to mounting options for nearly any type of roof, Schletter offers PV carport systems, solar lighting, vehicle charging stations and more. 

Technical Data

Material 

• Fastening elements, bolts: Stainless steel 304 and 316

• Profiles (rails): Aluminum alloy 6105 T5

• High life-expectancy, high residual value, no disposal costs

• Pile driven support posts: Steel, hot-dip galvanized with a G235 process

- Easy plant re-powering due to modular design

Logistics 

• Quick and simple mounting

• Maximum level of prefabrication prior to shipment

Construction

 • Can be installed on uneven terrain

• Simple adjustment options

• Cost optimized configurations for framed and unframed modules

Accessories 

• Cable channels, cable ducts

• Components for potential equalization/grounding

• Clamps for every type of module

• Fastening systems for large laminate modules (OptiBond system)

Calculations 

• 100% code compliant designs for any locality

• Third-party structural PE, stamped drawings and calculations

• Individual system structural calculations based on geotechnical report

• Individual system design calculations based on regional load values

• Design loads according to IBC 2006 or 2009

• Patented profile geometries with optimum material utilization

• Verification of all construction components based on FEM-calculation

• Earthquake simulation, optional

Terrain maintenance 

• Simple terrain maintenance due to single support

- Specification of module height above ground possible

Grounding, Potential Equalization

• Grounding options available

• Components for the internal potential equalization

Warranty and Certifications

• 10-year warranty, optional 20-years

Additional Details