Solar Structure Tube Fabrication
Fraser Steel specializes in steel tube fabrication for utility-scale solar structures. Fraser Steel is among the first tubular steel manufacturers in America to develop prototypes for heliostat chassis used in utility-scale solar powerplants. Its tubular chassis form the backbone of the next generation of heliostat, trough, dish, and photovoltaic supporting structures, and are in demand by solar power tower plants around the world.
One-Stop Heliostat Chassis Production
Fraser Steel offers large-scale solar energy producers a complete chassis solution. From designing heliostat prototypes to producing finished runs of 100,000 or more, Fraser manages every step in the production process — including laser tube cutting, precision bending, and robotic welding — all under one roof. This one-stop approach guarantees maximum efficiency and accountability, and keeps costs competitive. Fraser is experienced in global logistics, so getting heliostat structures to remote locations is second nature.
Fraser Steel builds heliostat assemblies for utility-scale solar power, also known as concentrating solar power (CSP), tower power plants, also called heliostat power plants. Heliostats are mirrored devices which track the movement of the sun. They focus the sun’s energy into a central tower, which converts solar energy to electricity.
Fraser Steel builds heliostat assemblies for utility-scale solar power, tower power plants, also call heliostat power plants. Heliostats are mirrored devices which track the movement of the sun. They focus the sun’s energy into a central tower, which converts solar energy to electricity.
Steel & Aluminum Materials
Structures are formed from A500 or A513 mild or stainless steel, precoated or aluminum. Once fabricated in one of Fraser’s ultra-efficient production cells. A500/A513 carbon steel offers an optimal balance of strength, weldability, and cost-efficiency for high-volume solar chassis production; aluminum options are available where weight reduction is a priority. Contact a Fraser Steel sales representative to request a quote.
Contact a Fraser Steel sales representative to request a quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of steel tube fabrication is used in solar structure manufacturing?
Solar structures require precision steel tube fabrication that can handle the mechanical demands of continuous sun-tracking movement, outdoor exposure, and high-volume consistency. Fraser Steel applies laser tube cutting, precision bending, and robotic welding to produce solar chassis with tight tolerances across runs of any size.
What solar structures can Fraser Steel fabricate?
Fraser fabricates tubular steel structures for every major solar collection technology: heliostat chassis for CSP tower plants, parabolic trough structures, dish solar frames, and photovoltaic (PV) support structures for ground-mount utility-scale installations.
Can Fraser Steel handle both prototypes and high-volume solar structure production?
Yes. Fraser supports projects at every stage — from rapid prototyping for first-article validation to full production runs of 100,000 or more. Its design and engineering team can build to CAD or build to print, and its global logistics experience ensures delivery to remote project sites worldwide.