A thin film module clamp is a device used in photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems to secure thin-film solar panels to the mounting rails. Thin-film solar panels are a type of solar panel that is thinner and more flexible than traditional crystalline silicon panels.
Since thin-film solar panels are flexible, they require a different type of mounting system than traditional solar panels. The thin film clamp is specifically designed for thin-film solar panels and is used to hold them securely in place on the mounting rails.
The clamp usually consists of a metal bracket that attaches to the mounting rail and a rubber pad that is placed on the solar panel. The clamp is tightened with a bolt, which applies pressure to the rubber pad, holding the panel in place.
Thin film clamps are an important component of PV mounting systems for thin-film solar panels because they provide a secure, reliable way to attach the panels to the mounting rails, even in windy or extreme weather conditions.