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 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.
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 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.
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 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).
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The Tufnut Works tufnut@tufnut.com
postal: PO Box 39, Tesuque, NM 87574
(505) 424-1954 | (800) 227-0949 | fax (505) 424-1956
Updated:July 2010