Surface preparation happens before bonding
Glass, frame and assembly surfaces must be reviewed in the context of the downstream manufacturing step.
Solar Module Manufacturing
Chemistry connected to every critical module assembly stage.
Connect glass preparation, lamination, frame preparation, solder and flux cleaning, sealant handling and final surface preparation to the module manufacturing process.
Operating / process challenges
Preparation and cleaning decisions change across module assembly.
Residues change by process
Flux, adhesive, silicone, EVA and general manufacturing residues require distinct treatment approaches.
Final cleanliness supports assembly control
Cleaning and preparation should remain connected to the actual material and process stage.
Interactive 3D process map
Solar module assembly process map
Select a numbered application marker to open its category brief and current Everklin products.
- 01Cell stringing / tabbing
- 02Glass preparation
- 03EVA / encapsulant lay-up
- 04Cell matrix / bussing
- 05Lamination
- 06Frame preparation / framing
- 07Sealant / junction box assembly
- 08Final cleaning
- 09Electrical / visual inspection
Select an application marker or category. The active item stays synchronized in both views.
Category + product workspace
Choose the product for the active process.
The category brief and relevant products stay together. Select a product to open its compact summary and technical tabs.
Glass Cleaners
Cleaning programmes for module front glass before assembly and lamination.
- Process role
- Connects glass preparation to the material condition and the next bonding or lay-up stage.
- Where it fits
- Glass receiving, washing and pre-lamination preparation.
- Operating objective
- Support a controlled glass-cleaning route appropriate to the installed line.
- Typical zone
- Glass preparation line
Selection considerations
- Glass surface and incoming condition
- Installed washing or wipe process
- Downstream lay-up and lamination context
Selection questions, answered clearly.
How should the right Everklin product be selected?
Start with the active process category, operating objective, soil or residue, materials and application method, then confirm the choice against current product documents.
Where are current dosage and technical values available?
Product-specific values are supplied through the current approved TDS and Everklin technical review.
Which documents should be reviewed before use?
Review the current PIS, TDS and SDS together with the approved site or manufacturing procedure.
Glass Cleaners
Cleaning programmes for module front glass before assembly and lamination.
- Process role
- Connects glass preparation to the material condition and the next bonding or lay-up stage.
- Where it fits
- Glass receiving, washing and pre-lamination preparation.
- Operating objective
- Support a controlled glass-cleaning route appropriate to the installed line.
- Typical zone
- Glass preparation line
Selection considerations
- Glass surface and incoming condition
- Installed washing or wipe process
- Downstream lay-up and lamination context
EVA Adhesive Cleaners
Cleaning programmes for EVA and adhesive residue associated with module assembly.
- Process role
- Treats encapsulant and adhesive residue as a distinct tooling and equipment-cleaning task.
- Where it fits
- Lay-up, lamination tooling and relevant post-lamination cleaning points.
- Operating objective
- Review product fit against the residue condition, cure state and equipment surface.
- Typical zone
- EVA lay-up and lamination equipment
Selection considerations
- Residue and cure-state information
- Tooling and substrate compatibility
- Cleaning method and current product guidance
Frame Degreasers
Degreasing programmes for aluminium frame preparation before assembly.
- Process role
- Keeps machining oil and handling soil review connected to the actual frame surface.
- Where it fits
- Frame preparation before framing and sealant application.
- Operating objective
- Support a controlled preparation route for the frame and downstream assembly step.
- Typical zone
- Frame preparation station
Selection considerations
- Frame finish and incoming soil
- Application and wipe method
- Downstream sealant or assembly context
Silicone Cleaners
Cleaning programmes for silicone and sealant residue in module assembly.
- Process role
- Separates sealant clean-up from general solvent and frame-cleaning decisions.
- Where it fits
- Framing, sealant application, junction-box assembly and relevant tooling.
- Operating objective
- Match the cleaning route to the residue condition and compatible substrate.
- Typical zone
- Sealant and junction-box assembly
Selection considerations
- Silicone or sealant condition
- Surface and equipment compatibility
- Approved clean-up procedure
Flux Removers
Cleaning programmes for flux residue associated with stringing, tabbing and solder operations.
- Process role
- Keeps solder-process residue connected to the interconnect and pre-lamination stage.
- Where it fits
- Cell string preparation, bussing and selected solder-cleaning points.
- Operating objective
- Support controlled residue removal before downstream module assembly.
- Typical zone
- Stringing, tabbing and bussing area
Selection considerations
- Flux and solder-process context
- Cell and interconnect compatibility
- Cleaning method and current product documents
IPA & Specialty Solvents
IPA and specialty solvent options for validated module manufacturing cleaning tasks.
- Process role
- Provides a process-specific solvent family rather than a universal cleaning substitute.
- Where it fits
- Selected tooling, surface-preparation and final clean-down points.
- Operating objective
- Match solvent selection to the actual residue, substrate and process step.
- Typical zone
- Application-specific module assembly zones
Selection considerations
- Residue and surface information
- Required application and drying context
- Site procedure and current product documentation
Process context
Keep assembly surfaces and residues connected.
Assembly surfaces
Map preparation to glass, frame, interconnect and sealant-related assembly stages.
Residue / preparation control
Review each residue against its actual material and process location.
Final production cleaning
Keep final clean-down tied to the completed module and inspection route.
Technical documentation
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Technical review
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