Sika at Solar Power Intl: to Exhibit Advanced Bonding and Sealing solutions for Solar Industry

MADISON HEIGHTS, MICH. -- Sika Corporation, premiere supplier of innovative sealing, bonding, reinforcement, and protection solutions is proud to announce their participation as an exhibitor at Solar Power International 2013, North Americas largest, most comprehensive solar power trade show and conference, October 21-24, 2013 at the McCormick Convention Center, Chicago, IL.

Sikais pleased to feature its full line of state-of-the-art, advanced bonding and sealing solutions for the solar industry including Sikasilengineered silicone solutions for manufacturing, field construction and installation of solar panels and systems. Sika is proud to present the newest in engineered silicone technology, SikasilAS-780, speci铿cally designed to 铿t into the common production processes and cycle times of PV module and CSP mirror system production. The high initial green strength of SikasilAS-780 allows the assembled units to be handled within the cycle time for packaging without any need for complex buffer zones. To ensure a durable and structural bonding under harsh environmental conditions, SikasilAS-780 meets the most severe facade requirements of EOTA ETAG 002.

In addition to our high performance silicones and tapes, Sika will also display its full range of polyurethane, modified silane-terminated polymer (STP) MMAs and elastomer adhesives and sealants.

Sika, well recognized as the continuous innovator for glass bonding technologies in the automotive, transportation and commercial glazing industries, brings to the solar industry more than 15 years direct expertise in advanced application techniques and product technologies for both common and demanding applications. Sikasiltwo-component silicones have been highly engineered for optimized assembly operations, field construction and field installation of solar panels and systems. Sikasilengineered silicones provide stellar performance, accelerated curing speeds and the opportunity for highly automated application techniques resulting in increased process capabilities. Use of its technically advanced products typically eliminates the need for mechanical fixtures, offers options for simplified mounting designs and results in savings in operations, material and labor costs in the assembly process. Sika products continually exceed the standards of innovation expected from an industry leader. Sikas expansive product range together with comprehensive local and global project support make Sika the ideal partner to manufacturers of photovoltaic, concentrating solar and solar thermal power systems.