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Solar Panel Security

Solar Panel Security
Solar panel theft is one of the major security challenges for the solar power industry. The solar panels have a high value and can be readily sold or re-installed by anybody, from novice thieves to professional crooks.

While a variety of solar security systems exist to illuminate the panels or to produce alarms upon tampering, often the least expensive security system is to secure the solar panel with security fasteners. These inexpensive fasteners stop the bad guys by increasing their risk of exposure, thereby preventing the theft.

Tufnut security nuts have been securing traffic signs for over 30 years, and can provide an effective, low-cost method for securing solar panels. We offer a variety of security nuts that can be substituted for regular nuts. Selection depends upon the type of framework you have and the access available for fastening the hardware.

Tufnut Security Nuts can be fastened on flat surfaces. They offer complete adjustability, and can be re-used if you need to replace your panel. Our Breakaway nuts fit into smaller spaces and can be fastened with a socket wrench. We also offer Tri-Groove nuts that can be fastened, removed, and reused with a custom socket wrench.

It's important that the heads of your bolts are not exposed, since the anti-theft nuts can then be defeated by turning the bolts. The security bolts we offer secure traffic signs, which use posts similar to the framework for solar panel supports. We can also locate different sizes and styles for new applications.

If you need security bolts, we need to know the length of the bolt in addition to the nut size. If you'll give us a call, we can provide you a quotation for the security bolts needed for a secure installation.

We have recently added Tri-Groove security screws that can be fastened, removed, and reused. These security screws are in various lengths in the 1/4" size range and will work with all our other security nuts.

If you don't see what you need, we are glad to help you solve your security problem.
Please give us a call at 1(800) 227-0949

Please take a look through our various products to see some alternatives to choose from. As distinct solar security products evolve from our traffic security products they will be added as subcategories within this Solar Panel Security web page.


Tri Groove Security Screws

Tri-Groove Machine Screw

Tri Groove Security Screws

Tri-groove security screws are installed, removed and reused with a special wrench that permits access to recessed mountings or deep channels. They can be used when there is no access to the fastening from the side.

These are zinc plated steel tri groove machine screws that work with all of our security nuts.

Be sure to order a socket to fasten the security screws. The TGSS10 socket works with all 1/4" machine and sheet metal screws.

Sockets can only be purchased with tri-groove security screw orders, or by exisiting tri-groove customers.
These wrenches are not sold separately.


If you need a driver for the socket, we offer a screwdriver and power drill adapter below.

Part #

Name

Price

TGM14.75

Tri-Groove Machine Screws 1/4x3/4" - 100 ea

$19.24

TGM141.0

Tri-Groove Machine Screw 1/4x1" - 100 ea

$21.50

TGM141.5

Tri-Groove Machine Screw 1/4x1/2" - 100 ea

$27.64

TGM142.0

Tri-Groove Machine Screw 1/4x2" - 100 ea

$32.17

TGM142.5

Tri-Groove Machine Screw 1/4x2.5" - 100 ea

$40.07



Tri Groove Sheet Metal Security Screws

Sheet Metal Security Screw

Tri Groove Sheet Metal Security Screws

Tri-groove sheet metal security screws are installed, removed and reused with a special wrench that permits access to recessed mountings or deep channels. They can be used when there is no access to the fastening from the side.

These are zinc plated steel Tri Groove sheet metal screws that work in wood and thin metal surfaces.

Be sure to order a socket to fasten the security screws. The TGSS10 socket works with all 1/4" sheet metal screws.

Sockets can only be purchased with tri-groove security screw or nut orders, or by exisiting tri-groove customers.
These wrenches are not sold separately.

Part #

Name

Price

TGS14.75

Tri-Groove Sheet Metal Screws 1/4x3/4" - 100 ea

$22.51

TGS141.0

Tri-Groove Sheet Metal Screw 1/4x1" - 100 ea

$25.37

TGS142.0

Tri-Groove Sheet Metal Screw 1/4x2" - 100 ea

$37.46



Tri Groove Screw Drivers

Tri-Groove Drivers

Tri Groove Screw Drivers

Tri-Groove sockets allow fastening and removal of these 1/4-in Tri-Groove machine screws and sheet metal security screws. Works with your standard 3/8-in driver or our part # TGD10. Can also be used with a power drill and our adapter (part# TGDA10).

Sockets can only be purchased with tri-groove security screw or nut orders, or by exisiting tri-groove customers.
These wrenches are not sold separately.

Part #

Name

Price

TGSS10

Tri-Groove Socket for 1/4" Screws

$16.00

TGD38

Tri-Groove Driver Handle for Sockets

$8.00

TGDA38

Drill Adapter for Sockets

$6.00





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Updated:July 2010