Union Stainless Steel Mounting Screw for Solar |
Name |
Mounting screw |
Material |
Stainless Steel |
Application |
Solar mounting |
Size |
1/2"-4 1/2",M2-M72 or non-standard as request & design |
Length |
200mm-350mm or non-standard as requested & design |
Max Wind Speed |
Up to 60 m/s (214KM/H) |
Snow Load |
Up to 1.4KN/M2 |
Surface Treatment |
Electrical Zinc Coating. Ruspert, Dacroment, Customized |
OEM |
Made in China |
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition |
Grade |
C ≤ |
Si ≤ |
Mn ≤ |
P ≤ |
S ≤ |
Ni |
Cr |
Mo |
Other |
201 |
0.15 |
1.00 |
5.5-7.5 |
0.060 |
0.03 |
3.5-5.5 |
16-18 |
|
N≤0.25 |
304 |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.03 |
8.0-10.0 |
18-20 |
|
|
304L |
0.03 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.03 |
8.0-12.0 |
18-20 |
|
|
321 |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.03 |
8.0-13.0 |
17-19 |
|
Ti≤5*C% |
316 |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.03 |
10.0-14.0 |
16-18 |
2-3 |
|
316L |
0.03 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.03 |
10.0-15.0 |
16-18 |
2-3 |
|
309S |
0.08 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
0.045 |
0.03 |
12.0-15.0 |
22-24 |
|
|
410 |
0.15 |
|
1.00 |
|
0.03 |
- |
11.5-13.5 |
|
|
420 |
0.26-0.4 |
|
1.00 |
|
0.03 |
- |
12-14 |
|
|
430 |
0.12 |
0.75 |
1.00 |
0.040 |
0.03 |
- |
16-18 |
|
|
Main Fastener Coating |
Types |
Application |
Spray Test Hours |
Characteristics |
Zinc, Electroplated |
All Metal |
96Hours |
Lower cost and bright surface |
Hot Dip Galvanized |
All Metal |
96Hours |
Low corrosion rate and resists mechanical damage. |
Electro Nickel |
All Metal |
200Hours |
Flexibility in plating volume and thickness |
Mechanical Plating |
Steel |
1000Hours |
Smooth finish with high anti-corrosion grade |
Black Oxide |
All Metal |
3-5Hours |
Cheap |
Dacrotized |
Steel |
1000Hours |
Pollution-free ceramic coating |
Passivation |
Stainless Steel |
/ |
Dissolved iron contaminants |
Wax |
Stainless Steel & Plated Fasteners |
Fair, used as a lubricate |
Used for ease of assembly |
Critical Solar Mounting Hardware: Screws, Bolts, and Nuts
High-quality solar mounting relies on specialty screws, bolts, and nuts to securely fasten photovoltaic panels and racks. These components bear the mechanical loads, prevent loosening from wind vibration, and resist corrosion from outdoor exposure.
Bi-Metal Screws
Constructed of 300 series stainless steel wrapped around a heat-treated carbon steel core. The stainless exterior prevents rust while the steel core provides strength. Used for roof flashing, solar panel connections, and seaming metal roofing.
Hex Head Screws
Six-sided heads allow tightening with wrenches or impact drivers. Thread-forming screws create their own internal threads in the mounting material. Ideal for assembling aluminum extrusion racking.
In addition to these foundational solar mounting fasteners, components like racking rails, clamps, and roof attachments rely on proper use of screws, bolts, washers, and nuts to create safe and secure installations. Stainless steel hardware and UV-resistant components ensure long-lasting performance for decades of exposure to outdoor elements. With the right selection of mounting products, solar installers can efficiently assemble PV systems that will stand the test of time.