2024 Metal Roof Solar Mounting Bracket News Roundup
2025-01-13
1. S-5!: 50 New Patents in One Year, Protea™ Rail‑less Solution Receives Indian Patent
In 2024, S-5!, the global leader in metal roof solar attachment solutions, achieved significant technological breakthroughs, adding 50 new patents throughout the year and bringing its total patent portfolio to 194.
These patents cover multiple major markets worldwide: 12 in the European Union, 8 in the United States, 9 in China, 6 in India, 4 in Australia, and others.
Core New Product: Protea™ Rail‑less PV Mounting Solution
The Indian Patent Office granted S-5! patent #423672‑001 for its new Protea™ rail‑less PV mounting solution, specifically designed for attaching framed solar modules to trapezoidal metal roofs while providing certified electrical bonding and grounding.
Key Certification Milestones
FM 4478 certification: The Ensolro System (including the PVKIT HUR 2.0 rail‑less direct‑attach solution) can withstand wind uplift forces up to 150 psf, making it suitable for high‑wind and hurricane zones
Florida Product Approval for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (FPA HVHZ): A rigorous approval for high‑wind zones
S-5! is the first metal roof mounting system manufacturer in its pioneering product category to achieve these industry‑defining accreditations. S-5! products are now installed on more than 2.5 million metal roofs, representing 8 GW of rooftop solar.
2. QuickBOLT: QB RibRider™ Adjustable Bracket, Compatible with Multiple Trapezoidal Metal Roof Profiles
In August 2024, QuickBOLT launched the QB RibRider™, designed for exposed fastener, trapezoidal, and corrugated metal roofs.
Product Highlights:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Base | Accommodates different rib widths, heights, and angles; compatible with various roof profiles |
| Enhanced Waterproofing | Factory‑pre‑applied 75 mm butyl pad ensures leak‑proof penetration points |
| Flexible Installation | Rotating L‑bracket supports 90° or 180° installation orientations |
| Easy Installation | Low‑torque screws prevent stripping |
Rick Gentry, Vice President of Product Development at QuickBOLT, stated: “The RibRider is an ideal solution for exposed fastener roofs. We focused on making it adjustable, easy to install, while ensuring leak‑proof penetrations.”
3. AEROCOMPACT: COMPACTMETAL TL Line Expansion, 80 mm Integrated Bracket
In November 2024, PV mounting system expert AEROCOMPACT expanded its COMPACTMETAL TL product line, launching new TLE25 and TLE38 mounting brackets specifically designed for inter‑rib spanning installation on trapezoidal metal roofs.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bracket Height | 80 mm integrated riser |
| Installation Method | Self‑drilling screws with integrated sealing washers; no pre‑drilling required |
| Ventilation Design | Rear module ventilation improves performance and provides space for cable management |
| Wind Resistance | High load capacity; withstands strong wind and snow loads |
| Warranty | 25 years (corrosion‑resistant components ensure minimal maintenance requirements) |
The product made its debut at the RE+ Midwest exhibition in Chicago.
4. Schletter: Folding Clamp 504 AL KK, Designed for Titanium‑Zinc Standing Seam Roofs
In May 2024, Schletter launched the Folding Clamp 504 AL KK, specifically designed for double standing seam metal roofs, developed in cooperation with Rheinzink…
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