Acrylic replacement - is it special material?

mrsats · 06-10-2006, 12:21 PM

ok, this may be a dumb question, so be gentle with me.... I need to replace some of the acrylics but I am wondering if it is special material used in the acrylics that allows the passing of UV light or what to look for or special instructions, specifications needed to give to a potential manufacturer.

The problem is that I have 3 beds, and one standup that are very nice solid and fully working units, but were made by a local guy, they use cosmedico parts but the acrylics are custom so they need to be made and the local guy made enough money to retire early. :angry:

Several companies have told me "No problem" but I would like to make sure they are replaced with the right material and specs, not just a peice of plexiglass

technical data and scientific content Req'd

MATT A · 06-10-2006, 12:28 PM

Call Loop Acrylics

SandiGirl · 06-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Okay, wait.....the beds were made by someone? Their not brand name beds?

If you call an acrylic place they will have the proper stuff. I had mine done locally and it did say UV or Solar or something on the wrapper that came on it.

SandiGirl · 06-10-2006, 02:25 PM

Is there bends in it? Did he give you the proper measurements? That has to be exact.

mrsats · 06-10-2006, 02:32 PM

thanks SandiGirl, I was hoping to use someone local, so I can take the old one in and they can dupe it... but I know some of the potential manufacturers tried to sell me acrylic material that blocks UV rays... which is not good for a tanning bed, hehehehe

Dont suppose you have an old wrapper around :)

mrsats · 06-12-2006, 06:03 PM

Well it sounds like the mystery material is.... drum roll please.....

Polycast solacryl SUVT, the most recommended raw material for tanning bed acrylics .... or so I am told

TanWorldOrder · 06-12-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsats

Well it sounds like the mystery material is.... drum roll please.....

Polycast solacryl SUVT, the most recommended raw material for tanning bed acrylics .... or so I am told

Dats da good ****zzzz

Neon Beach · 06-12-2006, 06:35 PM

That's what I use.

salonpro · 06-12-2006, 06:52 PM

Must not be a regulated area....

SandiGirl · 06-12-2006, 08:06 PM

Welcome to Canada.

06-10-2006, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrsats Join Date: May 23 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 147 Rep Power: 5	Acrylic replacement - is it special material? ok, this may be a dumb question, so be gentle with me.... I need to replace some of the acrylics but I am wondering if it is special material used in the acrylics that allows the passing of UV light or what to look for or special instructions, specifications needed to give to a potential manufacturer. The problem is that I have 3 beds, and one standup that are very nice solid and fully working units, but were made by a local guy, they use cosmedico parts but the acrylics are custom so they need to be made and the local guy made enough money to retire early. :angry: Several companies have told me "No problem" but I would like to make sure they are replaced with the right material and specs, not just a peice of plexiglass technical data and scientific content Req'd

06-10-2006, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
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SandiGirl OFFICIAL BFF member Join Date: Jan 2 2005 Location: BFFland Posts: 3,331 Rep Power: 36	Re: Acrylic replacement - is it special material? Okay, wait.....the beds were made by someone? Their not brand name beds? If you call an acrylic place they will have the proper stuff. I had mine done locally and it did say UV or Solar or something on the wrapper that came on it. __________________ ~I'll try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.~

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SandiGirl OFFICIAL BFF member Join Date: Jan 2 2005 Location: BFFland Posts: 3,331 Rep Power: 36	Re: Acrylic replacement - is it special material? Is there bends in it? Did he give you the proper measurements? That has to be exact. __________________ ~I'll try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.~

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mrsats Join Date: May 23 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 147 Rep Power: 5	Re: Acrylic replacement - is it special material? thanks SandiGirl, I was hoping to use someone local, so I can take the old one in and they can dupe it... but I know some of the potential manufacturers tried to sell me acrylic material that blocks UV rays... which is not good for a tanning bed, hehehehe Dont suppose you have an old wrapper around :)

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mrsats Join Date: May 23 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 147 Rep Power: 5	Re: Acrylic replacement - is it special material? Well it sounds like the mystery material is.... drum roll please..... Polycast solacryl SUVT, the most recommended raw material for tanning bed acrylics .... or so I am told

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