How to choose a solar panel mounting bracket?

Depending on the structure, there are different rooftop solar panel mounting brackets to select from. Besides roof structure, other considerations include: The incline necessitates specially engineered solar panel roof mounting brackets.

What are solar panel rails & brackets?

One of the key benefits of using solar panel rails and brackets is that they allow for easy installation of solar panels. The brackets come pre-drilled, while the rails are not. Our rail system has a clipping design that allows connections to be made at the preferred location, eliminating the need for sliding or preassembling connectors.

How do solar panel brackets function?

Solar panel brackets function by being installed through fastening bolts or applying adhesive on the mounting rails onto a flat surface. Solar panels should be installed at an angle to allow the cells to receive as much sunlight as possible.

What size solar mounting rails do I Need?

Solar mounting rails come in various sizes to accommodate different panel dimensions. The standard length is 4200 mm, which suits four units of 990 mm-996 mm width PV modules. However, customized lengths can range from 50 cm to 600 cm, allowing flexibility for various installation projects.

What are solar panel brackets & clamps?

They are available in various lengths, widths, and thicknesses, depending on the size of the solar panels, tilt angle, supporting span distance, wind loads, and clamping configuration. Solar panel brackets and clamps, on the other hand, are used to mount the solar panels onto the rails, and the rails to the supporting surface.

What are the different types of solar panel brackets?

Several types of solar panel brackets are available, including railless, top-of-pole (not by Axe Struct), side-of-pole (not by Axe Struct), flush, and tilt. Axe Struct is a leading manufacturer of solar racking systems, offering a wide range of solar panel rails, brackets and clamps for residential and commercial applications.