Renewable Infrastructure

    Solar & Structural Sections

    Lightweight, corrosion-resistant profiles designed to simplify assembly and support reliable outdoor performance.

    Request this profileView category catalogue
    Abstract blue solar module supported by silver aluminium rails

    Concept illustration. Final geometry, tolerances, alloy, and finish are confirmed during technical review.

    Selection guide

    Typical specification

    Use these categories to frame an enquiry. Availability and production suitability depend on section geometry and order requirements. Compare the 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx alloy families.

    Alloys in current content

    • 6005
    • 6061
    • 6063

    Finish options

    • Mill finish
    • Anodized
    • Powder coated

    Typical applications

    • Module frames
    • Mounting rails
    • Racking
    • Structural supports

    Engineering priorities

    What this family is built to support

    • Outdoor durability
    • Efficient assembly
    • High strength-to-weight ratio

    Profile family breakdown

    Explore the profile ranges inside this family.

    Solar profiles support module frames, mounting rails, clamps, and structural interfaces. Final selection depends on project-specific wind, snow, span, support, corrosion, grounding, and installation requirements.

    Profile groups
    4
    Catalogue categories
    1
    Listed sections
    28

    GROUP 01

    28 listed sections

    Module frame sections

    Perimeter members that protect the module edge, support handling, and provide repeatable clamping and mounting interfaces.

    Solar Profile

    28 sections

    Profiles for solar panel mounting — photovoltaic module frames, mounting rails, and rooftop/ground-mount solar array frameworks.

    Selection notes

    • Module laminate and edge build-up
    • Corner joint and drainage detail
    • Clamp zone and handling requirements

    GROUP 02

    Mounting rails and channels

    Longitudinal support profiles that distribute module loads to roof hooks, brackets, purlins, or ground-mount structures.

    Application guidance: the public catalogue groups its published cross-sections under Solar Profile rather than a separate mounting-rail series. Send the profile code or drawing for confirmation.

    Selection notes

    • Support spacing and project loads
    • Clamp and fastener compatibility
    • Splice, end, and thermal-movement details

    GROUP 03

    Clamps and connection interfaces

    Profile geometry designed around module clamps, bolts, nuts, brackets, and repeatable field positioning.

    Application guidance: clamps and connection hardware are part of a complete mounting design. Public profile sheets do not establish a tested clamp system or load capacity.

    Selection notes

    • Fastener access and tightening route
    • Edge and mid-clamp geometry
    • Grounding and bonding coordination

    GROUP 04

    Structural support sections

    Channels, rails, and custom supports for rooftop, canopy, and ground-mounted arrays.

    Application guidance: structural supports require a drawing-led route because span, load, attachment and corrosion details are project specific.

    Selection notes

    • Roof or foundation interface
    • Drainage and corrosion environment
    • Transport length and site assembly

    Before selecting a section

    Four decisions that narrow the range.

    01

    Project loads

    Use project-engineer values for wind, snow, span, support spacing, and serviceability.

    02

    Connection system

    Coordinate clamps, bolts, nuts, brackets, splices, and installation-tool access.

    03

    Material compatibility

    Review fasteners, adjacent metals, coatings, drainage, and galvanic-isolation requirements.

    04

    Field installation

    Plan stock lengths, cut strategy, tolerance, packing, lifting, and repeatable on-site assembly.

    Category catalogue

    Solar and Structural Profiles Catalogue

    Solar mounting, rail, channel, support, and structural profile sections.

    Open PDFDownload this catalogue
    3 pagesSolar mounting profilesRails and channelsStructural supports
    Page 1 of 3
    100%
    Loading catalogue page...

    The page viewer renders the PDF directly in the browser. Use Open PDF for the browser’s native viewer or Download this catalogue for a local copy.

    Where it fits

    Related applications

    View all applications

    Drawing-led RFQ

    Need solar & structural sections made to a drawing?

    Send the cross-section, application, quantity, finish and critical requirements for a manufacturability review. Unknown alloy or temper is acceptable.

    Upload drawingDiscuss requirement
    Back to all products

    Solar profile selection

    Solar aluminium profiles for frames, rails, and structures

    Solar aluminium extrusion enquiries should identify the component function, interfaces, loads, environment, finish, cut length, and inspection basis.

    Solar panel frame and PV module profiles

    A solar panel aluminium frame or PV module frame requires a controlled section, corner and fastener interfaces, finish definition, and assembly checks. Use verified catalogue references where available or submit the required drawing.

    Solar mounting rails and racking profiles

    Solar mounting aluminium profiles, channels, rails, clamps, and structural supports are application-dependent. This is enquiry guidance, not confirmation of a universal solar inventory or structural rating.

    Solar application guidance Request a solar profile review