The SUNY GROUP Solar Panel Fully Automatic Frame Removal Machine is designed to streamline and simplify the recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) modules. By automating the process of detaching aluminum alloy frames from solar panels, this equipment makes it easy to recover valuable materials for reuse — helping advance circular economy goals in the solar industry.

Once a waste solar panel is manually placed onto the machine’s conveyer platform, the system takes over: the frame is automatically clamped and removed without damaging the panel’s glass, silicon cells, or backsheet. This ensures safe and clean separation, setting the stage for subsequent recycling steps such as glass, silicon, metal, and plastic reclamation.

The standard model — often referred to by the model number GFBK-1300 — has a capacity of around 40–80 panels per hour, with a power rating of 16 kW, total machine weight of 5.5 tons, and approximate dimensions of 6 m × 4.5 m × 2.5 m.Its compact and robust design, along with an automated conveying and clamping system, makes it particularly well suited for small- to medium-scale recycling operations.

Beyond efficiency, the machine emphasizes safety, stability and ease of operation. The automated control system adjusts to panels of different sizes and thicknesses. It also supports smooth continuous processing — reducing manual labor and minimizing the risk of damage or mishandling.

In sum, SUNY GROUP’s fully-automatic frame removal machine offers a cost-effective, environmentally responsible solution for PV module recycling. By efficiently separating aluminum frames from solar panels, it helps recover valuable materials and supports sustainable resource circulation — making it a practical entry point into solar panel recycling for many enterprises.

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Automatic hydraulic dismantling of aluminum alloy frame of solarphotovoltaic panels, self-sustaining customization.

• High efficiency / fast dismantling — The machine is engineered for rapid frame removal, significantly faster than manual methods, allowing dozens of solar panels to be processed per hour.

• Fully automatic operation — Once a discarded panel is placed on the conveyor, the machine automatically clamps, positions, and removes the aluminum frame with minimal manual intervention.

• Reduced labor costs & labor intensity — Automation means less dependence on manual labor, reducing labor costs and workload for operators.

• High precision & minimal damage to panel materials — The machine is designed to detach frames without harming glass, silicon cells, or other delicate components, maximizing material recovery quality.

• Adaptability to different panel sizes and types — It supports various PV panel specifications and sizes, making it flexible enough for different solar modules.

• Simultaneous frame and junction box removal (on upgraded models) — Newer versions can remove not only the aluminum frame but also the junction box in one integrated process, enhancing efficiency and simplifying workflow.

• Environmentally friendly & resource-efficient — By enabling separation of aluminum, glass, silicon and other materials, the machine supports recycling and reduces waste, aligning with sustainable circular-economy practices.

• Stable and continuous operation / industrial-scale viability — Its robust mechanical design allows for continuous high-volume processing, suitable for small to medium recycling facilities or large-scale operations.

• Customizable configuration — The machine can be tailored to the customer’s requirements (e.g. panel size, throughput), giving flexibility depending on the scale and type of recycling plant.

• Ease of use & maintenance — The system’s design emphasizes simplicity: straightforward operation without need for specialized training, and modular construction for easier maintenance and parts replacement.

The Suny Group Solar Panel Fully Automatic Frame Removal Machine is widely used across the solar panel recycling industry as an essential first-stage dismantling system. Its primary application is to separate the aluminum alloy frame from end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) modules, enabling cleaner and more efficient downstream recycling. The machine is suitable for recycling companies, renewable-energy waste treatment centers, and environmental protection facilities that process high volumes of retired solar panels.

In solar-panel recycling lines, the machine performs the initial material preparation step. After the aluminum frame is removed, the panel becomes easier to crush, disassemble, or thermally process, depending on the plant’s recycling method. This improves the recovery efficiency of glass, EVA, silicon cells, copper, silver, and other valuable materials.

The equipment is also used in secondary manufacturing plants, where recovered aluminum frames can be directly sent for metal recycling, helping reduce raw-material consumption. Its ability to handle multiple panel types and sizes makes it ideal for mixed-batch dismantling in facilities receiving solar panels from various sources, including power stations, residential systems, and commercial PV farms.

Overall, the machine serves as a key application in PV module pre-treatment, aluminum recovery, solar-panel dismantling lines, and environmental recycling systems, ensuring high throughput, low labor cost, and stable processing performance.