Solar equipment requires coatings that resist moisture, UV and wear — keeping systems productive in any environment.
RIE delivers advanced coating systems engineered to meet the unique demands of solar applications. Our UV-resistant, high-moisture barrier adhesives are compatible with melt-bonding processes — supporting faster manufacturing and helping reduce overall system costs. Designed for harsh outdoor environments, our chrome-free solution pairs a zinc coating for solar panels with an organic top coat, enhanced with friction modifiers to ensure consistent torque and tension performance.
While solar panel production has lessened in cost over time, these renewable energy technologies are still relatively expensive to produce. They must also last for several decades under harsh outdoor conditions. The first challenge is ultraviolet (UV) light, which can break down polymers, paints and some metals, leading to brittleness. Moisture and humidity also contribute to rust and corrosion, especially in mounting components and fasteners.
Besides the challenges of corrosion and UV damage, these structures face wind, hail, dirt, and other conditions that create scratches or weakening. In coastal areas, panels must hold up to sea salt spray, while solar panels in industrial areas face chemical exposure. Coatings create an effective barrier that reduces the damage that these environmental conditions cause.
RIE Coatings specializes in applying custom coating solutions to meet particular challenges. We have the expertise and capabilities necessary to serve the solar industry.
We engineer coating systems to meet the unique demands of solar applications. These UV-resistant coatings for solar racking also offer a moisture barrier. Our solutions are compatible with melt-bonding processes. Some of the coatings we use include:
Our coatings serve stampings and other miscellaneous parts used in solar panel setups. We apply coatings for solar mounting systems, like frames and racks. Our team can coat supports and smaller stamped parts, including clips, fasteners, brackets, washers and shims. We work with materials commonly used in the solar panel industry, such as aluminum, steel, copper, brass and plastics.
We are your trusted coating partner, and a few ways we stand out include:
Reach out to us online to discuss your solar panel project. We’ll connect you with an industry expert who understands your challenges and poses innovative solutions. Our services span numerous components, including coatings for solar panel supports and more.
