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easyBRACKET — PV short rail system for trapezoidal metal roofs

easyBRACKET is an innovative mounting system from ALUMERO for photovoltaic systems on trapezoidal sheet metal roofs. It is aimed at solar engineers, roofers and electrical installers who want to install PV modules on metal roofs quickly, safely and efficiently. As a high-quality product manufactured in Europe (Austria/Poland), easyBRACKET impresses with sophisticated details, over 30 years of ALUMERO industry experience and a 25-year warranty on aluminum components. Wholesalers benefit from a warehouse-friendly system — easyBRACKET short rails are compact (100 mm or 150 mm long) and lightweight, which simplifies transportation and storage.

Benefits at a glance

• Easy & quick assembly: mounting with just 2 drilling screws directly on the trapezoidal sheet high bead, no pre-drilling required.‍
• Chipless screw connection: Special self-tapping drilling screws ensure mounting without metal chips — no risk of rust spots on the roof.
• Pre-assembled EPDM seal: Each rail is factory-fitted with an EPDM strip, which permanently seals the connection between short rail and roof.
• Horizontal module assembly: Designed for horizontal module orientation — the PV modules are clamped to the long edge of the frame in landscape format. This ensures optimal load transfer in the module frame and maintains the maximum load capacity of the modules.
• Light & robust: Made of high-strength aluminum (EN AW 6063 T66) with stainless steel components, the system is corrosion-resistant, resilient and at the same time very lightweight.
• Sustainable alloy: ALUMERO uses metagreen aluminum with a high recycled content — this significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and energy consumption in production.

Quick and safe assembly without pre-drilling

The easyBRACKET system enables particularly rapid installation of PV modules on trapezoidal sheet metal roofs. Each short rail is attached directly to the high profile bead of the trapezoidal sheet with just two self-tapping thin-sheet screws. There is no need to cut long mounting rails to length, and pre-drilling is also not necessary — the special drilling screws cut their thread directly into the sheet metal. This significantly speeds up the installation. At the same time, the screw connection is chipless, meaning there are no metal chips, which prevents the formation of rust on the roof.

Another advantage for roof sealing: Under every easyBRACKET short rail, there is already a pre-glued EPDM sealing strip, which reliably prevents water from penetrating. The EPDM seal and the screw sealing discs seal the drilling points without the fitter having to install seals himself. The result is a secure, waterproof attachment in one step. In addition, the EPDM components are weatherproof and UV-resistant, meaning that the roof penetration remains tight over the entire lifetime of the PV system. Overall, module assembly with easyBRACKET is quick for the installer and at the same time professionally sealed — ideal for efficient work processes on the construction site.

Horizontal module mounting & static advantages

easyBRACKET is optimized for horizontally mounted (in landscape mode) PV modules. The modules are clamped to their long side of the frame, which offers a considerable static advantage: The smaller span between the mounting points ensures that the maximum load capacity of the modules is fully maintained. This type of installation has a positive effect on module stability, particularly when faced with snow load and wind load. As standard, two short rails (top and bottom) are sufficient per module to ensure a secure fit — comparable to two continuous rails, but with less material.

The easyBRACKET system is suitable for all standard trapezoidal sheet metal roofs made of steel or aluminum. According to the data sheet, steel sheet roofs from 0.4 mm sheet thickness and aluminum sheets from 0.5 mm thick can be used. The trapezoidal profile height (high bead) should be at least 22 mm wide (25 mm recommended) so that the short rail fits optimally. The mounting screws are placed centrally in the high bead (at least 8 mm from the edge) to ensure a firm grip. Thanks to the flexible positioning of the short rails on any high bead, modules can be installed in virtually any length and width — the system adapts to the module dimensions without having to remove the rail overhang.

easyBRACKET is also versatile when it comes to roof inclinations: roof slopes of 5° to 45° are covered. The system is therefore suitable both for flat sloping hall roofs and for steeper industrial buildings. (Note: For very long module rows >12 m, a thermal parting joint of approx. 20 mm should be provided to compensate for expansions‍. Maintenance procedures must also be planned for larger roof areas — the Alumero Solar.Pro.Tool helps with this.) Overall, short rail mounting offers full flexibility on the roof and ensures a stable, statically tested installation of the modules.

High-quality material and durability

All easyBRACKET components are designed for durability and resilience. The short rails are made of EN AW 6063 T66 alloy aluminum profiles, a material with high strength and corrosion resistance. Small parts such as screws and nuts are made of stainless steel (A2-70) and are therefore also protected against weather conditions. This choice of materials ensures a very long service life of the system — ALUMERO provides a functional warranty of 25 years on the aluminum parts of the assembly systems, which underlines confidence in product quality.

The pre-assembled EPDM seals under the rails not only provide sealing, but also act as a vibration-reducing layer between aluminum and the sheet metal roof. This protects the roof covering and prevents contact corrosion between different metals. Thanks to the lightweight aluminum (150 mm rail weighs only a few hundred grams), the additional roof load from the substructure remains minimal — an advantage especially on older hall roofs, where every kilogram counts. Despite its low weight, the system is extremely resilient and withstands high wind and snow loads when properly installed (the exact load limits are determined on a project-specific basis using the Solar.Pro.Tool software). ALUMERO offers planning support for an optimal design: With the Solar.Pro.Tool, installers can statically calculate and document every project. Such planning is recommended and is a prerequisite for taking advantage of Alumero's full warranty and warranty. Our competent civil engineers at ALUMERO are here to advise you so that your system is installed safely and in accordance with standards.

Sustainability with metagreen aluminum

As a sustainable company, ALUMERO attaches great importance to environmentally friendly production. The easyBRACKET system is derived from the specially developed metagreen alloy manufactured — this is aluminum with an average recycled content of 80%. By using recycled secondary aluminum Up to 95% of energy consumption and around 80% of CO₂ emissions can be saved in manufacturing (compared to the production of primary aluminum). At the same time, metagreen aluminum alloys meet the highest quality standards and are in no way inferior to new materials‍. ALUMERO is ISO certified and guarantees that the recycled materials are transformed into sustainable components without loss of quality.

In addition, production is carried out regionally in Europe: Alumero has several locations in Austria, Poland and the Netherlands. Short transport routes and control over the entire supply chain ensure a lower CO₂ footprint and a high level of supply security — an important advantage in times of global supply bottlenecks. With the metagreen concept, ALUMERO is taking responsibility for future generations: The use of recycled aluminum and energy-efficient manufacturing processes actively contribute to climate protection. Anyone who opts for easyBRACKET is therefore not only choosing a technically convincing, but also environmentally friendly mounting system.

Conclusion: The easyBRACKET short rail system offers a sophisticated, time-saving and sustainable solution for the installation of PV modules on trapezoidal sheet metal roofs. Installers benefit from easy handling, high installation speed and reliable sealing, while wholesalers and end customers can rely on proven ALUMERO quality (over 30 years of experience) and long-term security. easyBRACKET makes PV installations on metal roofs more efficient and durable than ever — a substructure that offers added value and time savings in every respect.

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