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Challenges In The Solar Industry
Solar industry manufacturers are under intense pressure to reduce installation costsimprove joining performance,

and optimize assembly processes.At Rocol-Fuwoon,we work with you and your team to provide global engineering

expertise to tackdethese challenges.

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Challenges In The Solar Industry

Solar industry manufacturers are under intense pressure to reduce installation costs,
improve joining performance, and optimize assembly processes. At Rocol-Fuwoon,
we work with you and your team to provide global engineering expertise to tackle
these challenges.

Reducing

• Complexity in the assembly process
• Installation cost

Improving

• Joint performance
• Assembly time
• Robustness

Managing

• Jobsite safety
Managing
• Inventory management
• Reduce workforce fatigue

Through Global Engineering Expertise, Our Solutions Aim To:

Reduce
environmental
impact

Optimize
Production
Output

Increase
Employee
Safety

Reduce
Total Solution Cost

Enhance
Customer
Experience

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Holistic Solutions

Complete Array Of Solutions

Fasteners and tools

Early Involvement & Application Engineering

Assembly Tools Supply

• Unique cordless systems
• Flexible modalities - tools-on-rent concept in select territories

Design & Installation Support

Experienced team with international experience

After-Sales Service & Spares

Early Involvement & Application Engineering

Residential & Commercial Applications

Solar panels have increasingly become part of the landscape in many cities around the world. From residential solar panels to commercial installations, Rocol-Fuwoon Engineered Fastening
offers a wide range of fastening solutions that ensure optimal performance for solar applications.

Cable Ties, Electrical Coverings & Plastic Routing Clips

• Wire retention

Nuts & Bolts

• Serviceable joining

Spiralock® , WedgeLock® & Specialty Locknuts & Washers

• Serviceable joining
• Threaded Spiralock® for double-sided access
• WedgeLock® for vibration-resistant applications

Cable Ties, Electrical Coverings & Plastic Routing Clips

• Wire retention

Monobolt ®

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Single-side access & multi-grip rivet

• Installs with EB321 TooL

Avinox® XT | Avibulb® XT

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Single-side access
• High-strength solution ideal for
thin sheet metals

• Installs with EB320

Steptail

• Panel to cross bar assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Double-side access
• Installs with HD50/80

Avinox XT®

• Permanent joining
• Single-side access
• Installs with EB320 TOOL

Klamp-Tite® Structural

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Ideal for plastic assembly
• Installs with EB321 TOOL

Cable Ties, Electrical Coverings & Plastic Routing Clips

• Wire retention

Nuts & Bolts

• Serviceable joining

Spiralock® , WedgeLock® & Specialty Locknuts & Washers

• Serviceable joining
• Threaded Spiralock® for double-sided access
• WedgeLock® for vibration-resistant applications

Cable Ties, Electrical Coverings & Plastic Routing Clips

• Wire retention

Monobolt ®

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Single-side access & multi-grip rivet

• Installs with EB321 TooL

Avinox® XT | Avibulb® XT

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Single-side access
• High-strength solution ideal for
thin sheet metals

• Installs with EB320

Steptail

• Panel to cross bar assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Double-side access
• Installs with HD50/80

Avinox XT®

• Permanent joining
• Single-side access
• Installs with EB320 TOOL

Klamp-Tite® Structural

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Ideal for plastic assembly
• Installs with EB321 TOOL

Utility Scale Applications- Photovoltaic (PV)

Photovoltaic(PV) applications come with their own set of challenges. With several years of experience working with the biggest solar companies worldwide, Rocol-Fuwoon team offers a wide range of solutions to suit your application.

NeoBolt ® | Avinox® XT | Hemlok®

• Panel to cross bar assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and structural and non- structural breakstem rivets

NELSON® Stud Welding

• Mounting solar panel structure on
concrete
• Threaded weld studs and accessories
• Portable and battery-powered
welding equipment for split-second fastening

Avbolt ®

• Serviceable joining
• Threaded Spiralock® for double-sided access
• WedgeLock® for vibration-resistant applicatiions

Avbolt ®

• Torque tube assembly
• Permanent joining
• Heavy-duty structural blind fastener
lockbolt with high strength and
vibration-and tamper-resistance
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Hexsert ®

• Tube assembly
• One-side access
• Blind rivet threaded insert with
hexagonal body with improved
torque-to-turn
• Installs with EB 324

Avbolt ®

• Cross bars to torque tube assembly
• Permanent joining
• Heavy-duty structural blind fastener
lockbolt with high strength and
vibration- and tamper-resistance
• Installs with HD50 HD80

NeoBolt ® XT

• Support assembly
• Double-side access
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Cable Ties, Electrical Coverings & Plastic Routing Clips

• Wire retention

NeoBolt ® | Avinox® XT | Hemlok®

• Panel to cross bar assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and structural and non- structural breakstem rivets

NELSON® Stud Welding

• Mounting solar panel structure on
concrete
• Threaded weld studs and accessories
• Portable and battery-powered
welding equipment for split-second fastening

Avbolt ®

• Serviceable joining
• Threaded Spiralock® for double-sided access
• WedgeLock® for vibration-resistant applicatiions

Avbolt ®

• Torque tube assembly
• Permanent joining
• Heavy-duty structural blind fastener
lockbolt with high strength and
vibration-and tamper-resistance
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Hexsert ®

• Tube assembly
• One-side access
• Blind rivet threaded insert with
hexagonal body with improved
torque-to-turn
• Installs with EB 324

Avbolt ®

• Cross bars to torque tube assembly
• Permanent joining
• Heavy-duty structural blind fastener
lockbolt with high strength and
vibration- and tamper-resistance
• Installs with HD50 HD80

NeoBolt ® XT

• Support assembly
• Double-side access
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Cable Ties, Electrical Coverings & Plastic Routing Clips

• Wire retention

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Photovoltaic (PV) Trackers - Torque Tube Assembly Solutions

Discover Rocol-Fuwoon lockbolt fastener solutions for torque tube assemblies. Avbolt® provides high-strength, tamper-resistant fastening for heavy-duty structural applications with high tensile and shear strength and quick installation speed with ust single-sided access required. Neobolt® XT features a no pin-break and swage collar for high strength and unmatched vibration- and temperature-resistance in heavy duty applications such as torque tube assembly.

Torque Tube Applications

Clamp & Cable Drive

Gear Drive / Lateral Support Plate

Driveline Pipe & Long Plate Clamp

Assembly Tools

Fasteners

Fastener Choice：Avbolt®

Finish：Magni / 600 hrs.

Assembly Tools

Fasteners
Fastener Choice：NeoBolt® XT + Flange Collar Avbolt®
Finish：Magni / 1000 hrs.

Magni / 600 hrs

Assembly Tools

Fasteners
Fastener Choice：NeoBolt® XT + Flange Collar Avbolt®
Finish：Magni / 1000 hrs.
Magni / 600 hrs.

Assembly Tools

Fasteners
Fastener Choice：NeoBolt® XT + Flange Collar Avbolt®
Finish：Magni / 1000 hrs.
Magni / 600 hrs.

Torque Tube Applications

Clamp & Cable Drive

Gear Drive / Lateral Support Plate

Driveline Pipe & Long Plate Clamp

Assembly Tools

Fasteners

Fastener Choice：Avbolt®

Finish：Magni / 600 hrs.

Assembly Tools

Fasteners
Fastener Choice：NeoBolt® XT + Flange Collar Avbolt®
Finish：Magni / 1000 hrs.

Magni / 600 hrs

Assembly Tools

Fasteners
Fastener Choice：NeoBolt® XT + Flange Collar Avbolt®
Finish：Magni / 1000 hrs.
Magni / 600 hrs.

Assembly Tools

Fasteners
Fastener Choice：NeoBolt® XT + Flange Collar Avbolt®
Finish：Magni / 1000 hrs.
Magni / 600 hrs.

Utility Scale Applications - Thermosolar

At Rocol-Fuwoon, we understand that producing Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) from trackers or heliostat towers requires reliable fastening to meet specific challenges. Our range of fastening systems ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for utility scale applications.

NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of support bars
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Monobolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of collector bars
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and blind rivets
• NeoBolt
® XT installs with HD50 HD80
• Monobolt
® installs with HD20 HD40

Monobolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of mirror cross bars
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and blind rivets
• NeoBolt® XT installs with HD50 HD80
• Monobolt® installs with HD20 HD40

Spiralock®

• Serviceable joining
• Threaded Spiralock® for double-sided access

NeoBolt ® XT

• Lattice girder assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Hexsert ®

• Facet assembly
• One-side access
• Blind rivet threaded insert with hexagonal body with improved torque-to-turn
• Installs with RL-T2

NeoBolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of support bars
• Double-side access
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD40 HD50

Monobolt ® | NeoBolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT Hemlok® | Avinox® XT

• Lattice grider assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and structural and
non-structural rivets

NeoBolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Lattice girder support center

• Double-side access
• Permanent joining, structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD20 HD40 HD50

Monobolt ® | Hemlok® | Avinox® XT

• Cross bar to radial lattice girder
assembly
• Structural and non-structural rivets

NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of support bars
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Monobolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of collector bars
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and blind rivets
• NeoBolt
® XT installs with HD50 HD80
• Monobolt
® installs with HD20 HD40

Monobolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of mirror cross bars
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and blind rivets
• NeoBolt® XT installs with HD50 HD80
• Monobolt® installs with HD20 HD40

Spiralock®

• Serviceable joining
• Threaded Spiralock® for double-sided access

NeoBolt ® XT

• Lattice girder assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD50 HD80

Hexsert ®

• Facet assembly
• One-side access
• Blind rivet threaded insert with hexagonal body with improved torque-to-turn
• Installs with RL-T2

NeoBolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Assembly of support bars
• Double-side access
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD40 HD50

Monobolt ® | NeoBolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT Hemlok® | Avinox® XT

• Lattice grider assembly
• Permanent joining
• Structural lockbolts and structural and
non-structural rivets

NeoBolt ® | NeoBolt ® XT

• Lattice girder support center

• Double-side access
• Permanent joining, structural lockbolts
• Installs with HD20 HD40 HD50

Monobolt ® | Hemlok® | Avinox® XT

• Cross bar to radial lattice girder
assembly
• Structural and non-structural rivets

Scale Applications

Floating solar panels are increasingly becoming very popular in many markets around the world. This is just one example of the numerous specialty applications where Rocol-Fuwoon team solutions provide advanced engineering and the most appropiate, reliable fastening solution. In floating solar applications, our specialized product range can also be used for bottom anchoring, bank anchoring, and hybrid anchoring.

Klamp-Tite® Structural

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Ideal for plastic assembly
• Installs with HD40

Monobolt®

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets for single-side access
• Multi-grip rivet

• Installs with HD 20

Self-Drilling Screws and Lock Nuts

Panel Connection Pins

• Connection of adjacent floats on which solar panels are mounted in a floating solar panel
installation
• High-strength connection allowing flexibility of movement at the joint

• Easy to maintain and replace
• High durability and performance in highly corrosive environments (water, heat, salt)

Klamp-Tite® Structural

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets
• Ideal for plastic assembly
• Installs with HD40

Monobolt®

• Permanent joining
• Structural blind rivets for single-side access
• Multi-grip rivet

• Installs with HD 20

Self-Drilling Screws and Lock Nuts

Panel Connection Pins

• Connection of adjacent floats on which solar panels are mounted in a floating solar panel
installation
• High-strength connection allowing flexibility of movement at the joint

• Easy to maintain and replace
• High durability and performance in highly corrosive environments (water, heat, salt)

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Blind Rivets & Lockbolts

MONOBOLT®

Monobolt® blind rivets are designed and developed for demanding applications where safety and performance are paramount.

·Vibration-resistant
·Multi-grip capability
·High shear and tensile strength
·Stops sheet movement in non-standard holes
·Large gap-closing capability
·Visible mechanical lock for easy inspection
·Sizes: 3/16" (4.8mm) - 3/8" (10mm)
·Material: steel, aluminum, stainless steel
·Head style: protruding, countersunk

AVBOLT®

Designed for use in heavy-duty fastening applications, the Avbolt® is a structural blind fastener with high strength and tamper-resistance ideal for installation in areas with restricted access.

·Vibration-resistant
·One-side access assembly
·Heavy-duty structural applications
·High shear and tensile strength
·High clamp force
·Quick installation speed
·Sizes: 3/16" (4.8mm) - 5/8" (16mm)
·Material: steel

NEOBOLT® | NEOBOLT® XT

High-strength, vibration-resistant, and eco-friendly, the NeoBolt® non-breakstem lockbolt fastening system is designed for use in heavy-duty structural applications.

·High shear and tensile strength
·Unmatched vibration resistance
·No pin-break
·High clamp force
·Under-head grounded feature available on 1/4" (6.4mm)
·Fast assembly
·Sizes: 3/16" (4.8mm) and 12mm
·Material: steel or aluminum
·Head style: round
·Collar option: flanged

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KLAMP-TITE® STRUCTURAL

Ideal for use in thin sheet or low-strength materials, the Klamp-Tite® structural rivet features a split-tail formation that spreads the tail bearing load/clamp load on the rear sheet.

·High strength and wide hole tolerance
·High resistance to pull-out loads
·Multi-grip capability accommodates wide variations in material thickness
·Visible lock for quick and easy inspection
·Sizes: 3/16" (4.8mm) to 1/4" (6.4mm)
·Material: aluminum
·Head style: protruding

AVIBULB® XT | AVINOX® XT

Avibulb® XT is a steel blind rivet with a wide grip range and is ideal for thin sheet applications and use with softer materials.
Avinox® XT combines high performance with excellent cosmetics and is ideal for thin sheet materials.

·High strength and wide hole tolerance
·Versatile multi-grip capability
·Resists vibration and joint-slippage
·High residual clamp load
·Spreads bearing load/clamp on the rear sheet
·Sizes: 1/4" (6.4mm)

HEMLOK®

This structural breakstem fastener has exceptional shear and tensile strength and a large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet. The large blind side bearing area spreads the load and prevents creep.

·Strong, vibration-resistant joints
·High residual clamp force
·Large bearing area ideal for thin sheet materials
·Exceptional shear and tensile strength
·Eliminates loose stem rattle and leaks
·Sizes: 1/4" (6.4mm)

Threaded Fasteners

Plastics

SPIRALOCK®

Spiralock® a technologically superior fastening system for threaded joint applications that are subjected to heavy vibration and challenging environments.

·Improved joint integrity and more evenly distributed load
·Elimination of secondary locking devices
·Can be applied to a wide range of internally threaded fasteners and tapped holes

WEDGELOCK®

WedgeLock® is a highly engineered, vibration-resistant fastening solution tackling major solar application loosening issues by providing positive consistent mechanical lock.

·Integrated design that wedges the fastener in place to resist loosening
·SEMS assembly - no lost washers
·No misoriented washers and SKU reduction - 2/3 to 1

HEXSERT®

Hexsert® provides a blind threaded insert with a hexagonal body for high torque-to-turn and pull-out performance, particularly in soft metals.

·Can be used for very thin sheet materials from 0.50mm
·Can be installed in pre-coated applications without damaging the surface
·Sizes: M3 - M12, Materials: Steel, Stainless Steel
·Headforms: low profile and large flange

NELSON® Stud Welding

WELD STUDS
Drawn-arc weld studs provide robust attachments for structural welding solar applications to save time and provide the highest return of investment.

·CFL/CPL-MD/MP/MPF/MR threaded stud for general purpose attachments
·Other welding studs available include S3L-SD Shear Connectors and TBL-MI Internally Tapped Studs for construction, shipbuilding, and plate-mounting applications

STUD WELDING EQUIPMENT

Battery-powered stud welding equipment with superior performance to suit a wide range of solar applications.

·N550c Arc Charger provides portable arc welding from a 120V wall outlet
·N900b Flexible Arc Control System is battery-powered and capable of delivering hundreds of welds on a single charge

PANEL CONNECTION PIN

·High-precision fastener with accurate thread profile
·Rust-free threaded plastic fasteners to withstand high salination water
·Reduced weight
·High-strength, glass-filled (up to 50%) + Polypropylene

CABLE TIES

·Lightweight part capable of managing wide range of cable size
·Serviceable by incorporating a quick-releasing flex finger into the ratchet
·Affiliated products: cable straps, winder clips, cable retainers, cable channels

ELECTRICAL COVERINGS

·Anti-rotation protection
·Easy manual assembly with wide range of size capabilities
·High cost-effectiveness
·Highly customizable for customer requirements

PLASTIC ROUTING CLIPS

·Parts for all fastening points and assembly areas
·Avoids voltage peaks by using conductive materials
·Stable characteristics across a wide range of temperatures

PLASTIC NUTS

·Lightweight
·Molded thread
·Low-torque, application-specific design
·Cost-effective production
·Optimized for installation space

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Battery Powered Installation Tools & Systems

HD40

Powerful, lightweight, cordless NeoBolt® lockbolt tool maximizes placing capability, ensures optimum productivity, and reduces installation cost.

·Installs up to 1/4" (6.4mm) steel and 5/16" (7.8mm)、(9.5mm) aluminum NeoBolt®
·Easy to use tool-less nose housing and collet
·Powerful 40kN pulling force and 28mm stroke

HD50 HD80

Battery-powered 12mm NeoBolt® placing tool that improves mobility, speed at productivity at your solar installation.

·Installs 300 12mm NeoBolt® XT rivets with a fully charged

·Easy to use tool featuring tool-free anvil and nose housing removal and assembly
·Durable interface allowing changing the tool mode for manual stroke setting, or automatic mode, which detects the NeoBolt collar and runs to a defined collar length

HD20

Offering excellent ergonomics and great strength and endurance for installing structural blind rivets.

·Installs rivets up to 1/4" (6.4mm)
·High-powered, long stroke with durable brushless motor that requires minimal maintenance
·Quick-release nose housing and jaw guide removal

RL-T2 (S)

Battery-powered blind rivet nut tool that maximizes placing capability ensuring optimum productivity and reduced installation cost.

·Installs 900 (M6 steel) blind rivet nuts on a single charge
·Intuitive and easy to use with a built-in touchscreen and push-to start functionality
·Operates in both pull-to-force and pull-to-strokes modes offering exceptional adaptability and productivity benefits

Battery Powered Installation Tools & Systems

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