Module frames
Anodised 6063 frame profiles that protect the glass laminate.
Solar energy
Aluminium for Solar Energy
Corrosion-resistant aluminium for photovoltaic frames, mounting systems and trackers. Metline Industries supplies solar extrusions and materials to module makers and EPC contractors across India.
- Key alloys
- 6063, 6005, 6005A, 6061
- Forms
- Extrusions, sheet, wire
- Finish
- Anodised, mill
- Benefit
- 25+ year outdoor life
Built to last outdoors
Solar installations are designed to work for 25 years or more in sun, rain and coastal air. Anodised aluminium frames and rails resist corrosion over that lifetime, are light enough to install quickly and are fully recyclable when modules are replaced.
Where aluminium is used
Mounting rails
6005 and 6063 rails for rooftop and ground-mount systems.
Trackers
Structural profiles and tubes for single-axis trackers.
Clamps and fasteners
Mid and end clamps machined from extrusion.
Cables
Aluminium conductors for DC and AC cabling.
Recommended alloys and forms
| Alloy | Form | Why it is used |
|---|---|---|
| 6063-T5 / T6 | Extrusions | Module frames; excellent anodised finish |
| 6005-T5 / 6005A | Extrusions | Mounting rails and structural members |
| 6061-T6 | Extrusions, tube | High-load tracker components |
Supplying solar energy
Complete material packages
Plate, sheet, extrusions, tube and bar for the same project from one supplier.
Grade and temper guidance
Engineering-led advice on the alloy and temper that suit the service conditions.
Documentation
Mill test certificates and inspection paperwork to support your quality system.
Solar Energy questions
Which aluminium is used for solar panel frames?
6063 in T5 or T6 temper, usually anodised, because it extrudes well into thin frames and resists corrosion.
Building a solar project?
Send us your profiles, finishes and volumes and we will quote.
