{"product_id":"fastensol-universal-clamp-black-30-40mm-mid-end-clamp-for-framed-solar-panels","title":"Fastensol Universal Clamp (Black) — 30-40mm Mid\/End Clamp for Framed Solar Panels","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Fastensol Universal Clamp (Black) — 30-40mm Mid\/End Clamp for Framed Solar Panels --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2b2b2b; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFastensol Universal Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (Black) is a \u003cstrong\u003espring-loaded, dual-function clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for framed solar panels with a frame thickness between \u003cstrong\u003e30mm and 40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. A single clamp design serves as both a \u003cstrong\u003emid clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (securing two adjacent panels) and an \u003cstrong\u003eend clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (securing the outer edge of a row) — simply rotate the head 90° to switch between the two configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2b2b2b; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eManufactured from \u003cstrong\u003eAluminium 6005-T5 and SUS304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the clamp is \u003cstrong\u003epre-assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast on-site fitting and clicks into the Fastensol rail channel before final tightening. Its \u003cstrong\u003eblack anodised finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to complement black-framed and all-black solar modules for a discreet, uniform roof appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 20px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e30–40 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003ePanel Thickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eMid + End\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eDual Function\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e6005-T5 \/ SUS304\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eAnodised Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eM8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eHex Socket Drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 130px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 10px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e12 yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.95;\"\u003eProduct Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FDECEC; border-left: 4px solid #D32F2F; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #7a1f1f; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eDo Not Mix With Other Suppliers' Hardware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFastensol mounting equipment must not be used with mounting equipment from other suppliers. Mixing rails, clamps, hooks or splices between different manufacturers can compromise structural integrity, will invalidate the \u003cstrong\u003e12-year product warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, and may breach the conditions of MCS certification for the completed installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin: 28px 0 14px 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 6px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 240px; background: #F7FAFA; border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSpring-Loaded Universal Fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe spring-loaded design lets the clamp \u003cstrong\u003eclick into the rail\u003c\/strong\u003e and stay in place before the panel is fitted, rather than dropping out while handling panels — reducing lost parts and speeding up installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 240px; background: #F7FAFA; border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eDual Mid Clamp \/ End Clamp Function\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotate the head 90°\u003c\/strong\u003e to switch the same clamp between a \u003cstrong\u003emid clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (for two adjacent panels) and an \u003cstrong\u003eend clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (for a row's outer edge) — one part number covers both roles, simplifying stock and ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 240px; background: #F7FAFA; border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePre-Assembled for Fast Fitting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003epre-assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, the clamp is ready to fit straight from the box with no loose components to lose or misplace on the roof.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 240px; background: #F7FAFA; border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAluminium 6005-T5 \u0026amp; SUS304 Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilt from structural-grade \u003cstrong\u003eAluminium 6005-T5\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eSUS304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e fixings for long-term corrosion resistance in exposed rooftop conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 240px; background: #F7FAFA; border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHexagon Socket Drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTightened using a standard \u003cstrong\u003eM8 hexagon socket driver\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same tool used throughout the Fastensol rail system, minimising the tool count needed on site.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 240px; background: #F7FAFA; border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eBlack Anodised Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack anodised coating\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to blend with black-framed and all-black solar panels, giving a clean, uniform roof appearance for aesthetically sensitive installations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin: 28px 0 14px 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; margin: 6px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUniversal Mid \/ End Clamp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #F7FAFA; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSupplier Part Number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eF-UC-B\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eXiamen Fasten Solar Technology Co., Ltd (Fastensol)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #F7FAFA; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e (anodised)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid Clamp and End Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (rotate 90° to switch)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #F7FAFA; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eClamping Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; 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background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eHexagon socket, M8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #F7FAFA; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRail System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFastensol GS Rail \/ standard Fastensol rail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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flex-wrap: wrap; background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWind Load\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUp to 88 m\/s (system rating)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #F7FAFA; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSnow Load\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e2.0 kN\/m² (system rating)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAS\/NZS 1170, MCS, JIS \u0026amp; SGS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; padding: 10px 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #333; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eProduct Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; padding: 10px 16px; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 years\u003c\/strong\u003e material · \u003cstrong\u003e5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #00625d; margin: 28px 0 14px 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 6px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat panel thickness is this clamp designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003eThis Fastensol Universal Clamp (part number \u003cstrong\u003eF-UC-B\u003c\/strong\u003e) is designed for framed solar panels with a \u003cstrong\u003eframe thickness between 30mm and 40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always check your panel datasheet for the exact frame thickness before ordering, as Fastensol also offers a wider-range clamp variant for panels up to 46mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eCan the same clamp be used as both a mid clamp and an end clamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003eYes. This is the key feature of the Universal Clamp — \u003cstrong\u003erotating the clamp head 90°\u003c\/strong\u003e switches it between a \u003cstrong\u003emid clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e position (between two adjacent panels) and an \u003cstrong\u003eend clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e position (at the outer edge of a row), so a single part serves both roles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat tool do I need to install this clamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003eThe clamp is tightened using a \u003cstrong\u003ehexagon socket driver (Allen key), M8\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same drive type used across the rest of the Fastensol rail and clamp system, so installers typically need only one tool size for the whole array.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs the black finish just cosmetic, or does it affect performance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack anodised finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily aesthetic, designed to complement black-framed and all-black solar modules, but anodising also provides a protective, corrosion-resistant surface layer — the same 5-year finish warranty applies as on the mill\/silver finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eCan I use this with mounting rails or clamps from another brand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fastensol components are engineered as a matched system, and mixing Fastensol hardware with mounting equipment from other suppliers \u003cstrong\u003eis not supported\u003c\/strong\u003e and will \u003cstrong\u003evoid the warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always use genuine Fastensol rails, clamps, hooks and splices together as a complete system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 14px 18px; background: #008377CF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat warranty does this product carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.65; border-top: 1px solid #D9EDEA;\"\u003eFastensol backs this product with a \u003cstrong\u003e12-year product warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e against defects in material and workmanship, plus a \u003cstrong\u003e5-year finish warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on the anodised coating, from \u003cstrong\u003eXiamen Fasten Solar Technology Co., Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish warranty is void if the component is not cleaned and maintained in line with AAMA 609 \u0026amp; 610-02 guidance for architecturally finished aluminium, and the full warranty is void if the product is modified, installed incorrectly, or mixed with another manufacturer's mounting hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fastensol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65686690234717,"sku":"F-UC-B","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/FastensolUniversalClampforFramedSolarPanels.jpg?v=1787668822","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/fastensol-universal-clamp-black-30-40mm-mid-end-clamp-for-framed-solar-panels","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}