Current Entries for Solar Industry Choice Award

The UltraFlex™ is a revolutionary dryer and firing furnace designed to respond to the demands of rapidly advancing cell technology. To achieve next generation firing performance, Despatch developed lamps for the UltraFlex that have a wavelength tuned for maximum heat transfer into the cell. The UltraFlex™ can achieve rapid thermal ramping up to 175°C/second. Patent pending Microzone™ Technology provides infinite profile flexibility independent of belt speed. Microzone lamps are configured to create the sharp divisions and tight control needed to adapt to changing cell architectures, new pastes and selective emitters. Combined radiant and convection cooling action achieves cooling rates of up to 250°C/second as required for maximum cell efficiency. The new Ultraflex edge contact belt design results in less thermal transfer and no marking. The UltraFlex™ defies conventional furnace design in many ways. Despatch has engineered a smarter, more efficient tool with a smaller footprint and a first-of-its-kind configuration.