Solar - Straub Design

Straub Design Company works with solar manufacturers and solar industry equipment integrators to optimize panel assembly, component bonding, and system-level subassemblies using high-performance tape automation.

The solution? Precise, repeatable tape application—engineered for solar panel manufacturing environments.

We provide robotic, conveyor-based, and custom-integrated applicator systems that enable solar manufacturers to:

Reduce mechanical complexity by replacing fasteners and liquid adhesives with structural, conductive, and sealing tapes.
Protect sensitive surfaces and components throughout panel handling, transport, and installation.
Improve long-term system reliability by ensuring consistent bonding, sealing, and electrical performance at production scale.

Key Taping Solutions and Applications

Structural Bonding & Module Assembly

High-strength acrylic foam and structural bonding tapes are used to bond frames, stiffeners, junction boxes, and mounting features—providing durable attachment while accommodating thermal expansion and environmental stresses.

Example applications: aluminum frame bonding, structural item attachment, rail mounting interfaces.

Electrical Conductivity & Grounding

Conductive and electrically functional tapes are applied with precision to support grounding paths, EMI shielding, and electrical continuity within solar modules and balance-of-system components.

Example applications: grounding strips, conductive paths, shielding layers.

Sealing & Environmental Protection

Specialty sealing tapes are applied to protect internal components from moisture, dust, and UV exposure—supporting long-term field reliability in harsh environments.

Example applications: edge sealing, junction box sealing, gasket replacement.

Transportation & Temporary Holding Tapes

High-performance holding and restraint tapes secure cables, components, and movable parts during shipment and installation—removing cleanly without residue.

Example applications: temporary wire management, component retention.

Component Mounting & Sub-Assemblies

Thin, precision-applied double-coated tapes mount smaller components and sensors where low profile, speed, and repeatability are critical.

Example applications: sensor mounting, clips, labels, lightweight brackets.

Our advantage in solar manufacturing automation comes from the breadth of our applicator portfolio and depth of application experience:

A toolbox of proven tape applicators, ranging from manual and semi-automatic systems to fully integrated, high-speed automation.
Extensive experience working with leading solar panel manufacturers and solar industry equipment integrators, supporting both component-level and system-level processes.
Strong partnerships with major tape manufacturers—allowing us to align our customer’s tape selection and application method for performance, yield, and longevity.
Ongoing research and product development focused specifically on the evolving demands of the solar industry, including materials, geometry, and scale.

Our equipment integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, frequently reducing cure time, fixturing, and secondary handling—while delivering consistent, repeatable results.

Straub Design Company provides proven automation solutions already deployed across the solar industry, ready to integrate into your production environment.

If you’re facing a unique manufacturing challenge—or planning the next generation of your production line—we’re ready to collaborate.

We’re more than an equipment supplier. We are an automation partner.
We support our customers throughout the life of their equipment and beyond, and we are always available to troubleshoot, optimize, and innovate.

If you’d like to explore how Straub Design can improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability in your solar manufacturing process, schedule a consultation with one of our automation experts today.

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