Spire Solar is an innovator and supplier of solar module manufacturing equipment and production lines to the world's leading photovoltaic module producers.  Spire offers a full range of manufacturing equipment.

See why Spire has become the standard throughout the photovoltaics industry.

You can purchase individual pieces of manufacturing equipment from Spire, or an entire Spi-Line turnkey production line that provides all the equipment, supplies and training needed to establish a photovoltaic manufacturing line.

Follow the solar module manufacturing process below and select the equipment that fits your needs.

Step 1 :: Test & Sort Solar Cells

Test and sort solar cells for optimized module performance. Cells of many types and shapes can be used in Spire manufacturing equipment. Testing and sorting equipment includes:

• Spi-Cell Tester™
• Spi-Cell Sorter™

Step 2 :: Tab & String Solar Cells

Interconnect solar cells by soldering flat metal leads, or tabs, to cell contacts, producing solar cell strings. Tabbing and stringing equipment includes:

• Spi-Assembler™ 6000

Step 3 :: Transfer Cell Strings onto Modules

Gently pick up and transfer interconnected solar cells, or strings, from storage trays onto module substrates, accurately aligning the strings to ensure module quality. Solar cell string transfer equipment includes:

• Spi Module Lay-Up Station™
• Spi-Vac Pik™ 660

Step 4 :: Laminate Solar Modules

Encapsulate solar modules with controlled heat, vacuum and pressure to form a uniform, environmentally-stable, composite structure. Solar module lamination equipment includes:

• Spi-Laminator Series
  • Spi-Laminator 2345N - NEW
    
  • Spi-Laminator 1740N
  • Spi-Laminator 1834N
  • Spi-Laminator 1734N
  • Spi-Laminator 1722N
  • Spi-Laminator 1537N
  • Spi-Laminator 1522N

Step 5 :: Trim, Frame & Finish Module Assembly

Trim solar modules after lamination, install edge sealant and structural frames, and attach electrical junction boxes. Mount frames to seal the edges and add structure. The completed modules are rugged and water resistant. Post-lamination equipment includes:

• Spi-Auto Trim™
• Spi-Auto Frame™
• Spi-Frame Press™
• Spi-Auto Boxer™
• Spi-Glass Washer

Step 6 :: Test Module Performance

Test the electrical performance of photovoltaic modules under simulated sunlight conditions. Solar simulation and module testing equipment includes:

• Spi-Sun Simulator™ Series
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 4600 - With Multi-Flash Light Source
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 4600SLP - Single Long-Pulse
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 4600QA - Module QA
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 4600SLP-QA - Single Long-Pulse & Module QA
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 3500 - With Multi-Flash Light Source
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 3500SLP - Single Long-Pulse
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 3500QA - Module QA
  • Spi-Sun Simulator™ 3500SLP-QA - Single Long-Pulse & Module QA
• Spi-Array Tester™ 5000
• Hi-Pot Station™