Discover the PV backsheet
with a ‘plus’
ARZONA BS+
The FPU backsheet
F
P
+
U
Trusted Fluoropolymer technology for
Weathering and Chemical resistance
Superior Quality Polyester core for
Electrical insulation,
Hydrolytic and Dimensional stability
UV protective U-layer for
Adhesion to encapsulant and
Extra Protection against UV
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ARZONA BS+
The FPU backsheet
UV protective U-layer (1µ)
UV protection and Adhesion to encapsulant
Cell side
PV dedicated Superior Quality PET (265µ)
Electrical insulation
Hydrolytic behavior
Mechanical properties (stress load)
Trusted Fluoropolymer (15µ)
Weatherability
Chemical resistance
Conventional wisdom
-
Excessive layer thickness and
non-productive adhesive layers.
-
Power efficiency not achieved unless
high cost of UV protection.
-
Durability risk and risk of efficiency loss
due to inconsistent polyester quality.
FPU wisdom
+ Right on-need layer thickness and structure
thanks to state-of-art coating technology.
+ Maximum power efficiency thanks to
extra protection of the backsheet’s cell side
against UV radiation.
Great durability thanks to polyester
+ with superior dimensional stability.
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ARZONA BS+ Key data
Value
Unit
Method
Total structure thickness
281
µm
ASTM D-374
Tensile strength (MD)
>160
N/mm²
ASTM D-882
Tensile strength (TD)
>175
N/mm²
ASTM D-882
Elongation at break (MD)
>100
%
ASTM D-882
Elongation at break (TD)
>100
%
ASTM D-882
Dimensional stability/shrink (MD)
<0.5
%
ASTM D-1204
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Dimensional stability/shrink (TD)
<0.3
%
ASTM D-1204
Peel strength to EVA
>40*
N/cm
AGFA, based on IEC82/747/NP
Partial discharge
1063
VDC
IEC 6 0664-1
Breakdown voltage
>24
kV
ASTM D-149
Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate
2.2
g/m² day
ASTM F-1249
(*) based on testing with various encapsulant brands
Quality from a global player
The Agfa-Gevaert Group - Agfa in short - is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing
of a wide variety of hi-tech functional foils and chemicals used in the Printing industry and the Healthcare
sector as well as a large number of highly specialized markets such as Security and ID, Printed Electronics and
Solar Photovoltaic. The Group has production facilities around the world, with the largest production
and research centers in Belgium, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and China.
Flexible product delivery across Europe and Asia is ensured thanks to the presence of production and
finishing centers in Mortsel, Belgium and Wuxi, PRC.
© April, 2014 - All rights reserved. Published by Agfa-Gevaert N.V. - B-2640 Mortsel, Belgium
ARZONA, Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Belgium, or its affiliates.
All information contained herein is intended for guidance purposes only, and characteristics of the products
described in this publication should not be used for specification purposes. Agfa-Gevaert strives to provide
as accurate information as possible, but shall not be responsible for any typographical error.
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