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Cooper B-Line Offers Galvanized Steel Option for Popular ARISTA Monolithic Rooftop Solar Racking System
Flexible racking system for commercial rooftops reduces installation time and cost, and accommodates virtually any solar PV panel and building need
HIGHLAND, Ill. – Cooper B-Line, a global provider of innovative, labor-saving support systems and enclosure solutions for engineered facility subsystem applications, has expanded its versatileARISTATM Monolithic Rooftop Racking System for solar photovoltaic (PV) commercial rooftop applications to include G90 galvanized finish. In addition to several key advantages, the newest enhancement to the award-winning solution provides an additional labor-saving material option, with the added benefit of increased support spans and a quick, cost-effective installation.
Designed to provide the lowest total cost of installation, ARISTA racking systems are highly flexible to support both portrait and landscape orientation options. Each system is designed with limited components and features pre-assembled fittings, yielding significant installation savings over other PV mounted systems. Additionally, all ARISTA racking systems are compliant to building codes in both the US and Canada and have received structural validation through a certified third party wind tunnel test.
“Our ARISTA Monolithic Racking Systems maintain consistency with our promise of providing end-users with innovative solutions to provide the installer with the lowest total cost of installation,” said Daniel Castillo, President of Cooper B-Line. “The addition of a galvanized steel option means that end-users can enjoy all of the impressive features of the ARISTA system with the ability to select the optimal material for their project requirements. It’s just one more way we are helping our customers boost productivity and reduce total cost of installation.”
Compatible with standard strut, fittings and other accessories, ARISTA systems are highly adaptable to project design and layout requirements. For added flexibility, all systems can be configured for either portrait or landscape mounting to accommodate virtually any PV panel size. With pre-assembled components and a minimal part count, the ARISTA systems feature a 3 kW per man hour installation rate.
Cooper B-Line’s unique DURA-BLOK™ supports, made from 100 percent recycled rubber, serve as the base for the ARISTA racking system. The ballast strip for the ARISTA system is pre-assembled, easy to install and compatible with many ballast alternatives. The monolithic design of the ARISTA system helps distribute system loading evenly across the roof on ballasted solutions. Positive attachments are also available for applications where roof connections are required.
Cooper B-Line offers a complete Balance of System (BOS) solution with wide-ranging components to seamlessly combine PV panel mounting, wire management, enclosures and fasteners to maximize efficiency and technologies. Cooper B-Line’s dedicated team of solar experts offers superior engineering support to customers through all phases of the design and installation process – before, during and after installation of the ARISTA Racking System. The team has the knowledge needed to quickly offer solutions through standard product applications as well as custom solutions for specific solar needs.
To learn more, contact the Cooper B-Line Solar Team at 1-877-586-8607 or Solar.Team@cooperindustries.com or visit www.cooperblinesolar.com.
About Cooper B-Line
Cooper B-Line, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), is a global manufacturer of innovative solutions that deliver overall lower total installed cost. With numerous time-saving designs, our broad offering of support systems, seismic bracing, electrical and electronic enclosures provide customers with leading brands such as FLEXTRAY™, GRIP STRUT™, ARISTA™, TOLCO™ and RUFF-IN. Customers in government and commercial construction, oil and gas, mining, solar, communications, data centers, and HVACR markets have come to rely on our products to help protect, enclose and support their facility subsystem infrastructures. For more information, visit www.cooperbline.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011 revenues of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market positions and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2011 sixty-two percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more information, visit the website atwww.cooperindustries.com.
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