Sustainable Power
Sustainable Power Applications
Renewable energy systems operate in challenging outdoor environments, requiring seals that resist UV exposure, weathering, and thermal cycling. Energy storage and hydrogen systems demand materials compatible with new chemistries and high voltages.
Garlast provides elastomers and engineered components for wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery applications that deliver airtight sealing, electrical insulation, and long service life.
Key Requirements:
- UV, ozone, and weathering resistance
- High dielectric strength and insulation properties
- Compatibility with coolants, electrolytes, and hydrogen
- Low-temperature flexibility for harsh climates
- Robust sealing under thermal cycling and vibration
- Lightweight materials for efficiency and ease of installation
Recommended Materials
EPDM
Temperature Range: -50°C to +150°C
Key Benefits: Excellent weathering, ozone, and UV resistance
Applications: Solar panel gaskets, wind turbine nacelles, outdoor enclosures
Silicone
Temperature Range: -60°C to +200°C
Key Benefits: Superior thermal stability and dielectric properties
Applications: Battery pack seals, EV charging infrastructure, high-voltage insulation
FKM
Temperature Range: -20°C to +200°C
Key Benefits: Chemical resistance to coolants, lubricants, and fuels
Applications: Hydrogen systems, inverters, energy storage modules
Garlast® FFKM
Temperature Range: -20°C to +327°C
Key Benefits: Maximum chemical resistance for aggressive media
Applications: Electrolyzers, fuel cells, concentrated solar thermal systems
Specific Applications
Wind Energy
Blade root seals, nacelle gaskets, and pitch control seals engineered for continuous motion and harsh offshore/offshore conditions.
Solar Power
Weatherproof seals for module frames, junction boxes, and tracking systems that endure UV exposure and temperature extremes.
Energy Storage
Battery cell and pack sealing, thermal management gaskets, and dielectric barriers for lithium-ion and solid-state systems.
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
Hydrogen-compatible seals, electrolyte containment, and compression gaskets meeting stringent permeability and safety requirements.
