Thin Film
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Ulbrich supplies the metal substrate and conductor ribbon/foil used in thin film solar modules. Thin film technology is newer than the crystalline silicon. Thin film modules cost less to manufacture and do not rely heavily on silicon for its substrate material.
Metal Substrate
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Surface Morphology down to 250 Angstroms
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Surface Cleanliness – oil and defect free for your thin film module requirements
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Tolerances - Closer than Commercial Dimensional Width
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Gauges starting at .0127mm - .0005 inches
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300 and 400 series stainless, Precipitation hardened stainless, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, titanium alloys
Conductor Foils:
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Ulbrich has extensive capabilities and scientific resources to achieve the optimum conductive solutions for thin film modules
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Thicknesses down to .035mm - .0014 inches
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Widths up to 25.4mm – 1.00 inch
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Tinned copper, silver plated copper, aluminum alloys and hybrids
Metal Substrate/Conductor Foils:
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Flatness - Ultra Flat - no ripples - no buckles - no creases - no edge waves
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Availability - Most diversified inventory with process flexibility in the industry.
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Delivery - Shortest Lead-times in the Industry and excellent on time Performance.
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Technical and Metallurgical support from Ulbrich's Metallurgical Staff
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