Solacryl® SUVT
Solacryl® is a crystal clear acrylic sheet product that equals the finest optical glass. Due to its extremely high clarity and transmission of ultraviolet radiation, it is ideal for use in the development of both suntanning beds and animal habitats.
Solacryl® for Suntanning Beds
Solacryl® SUVT is, quite simply, the highest clarity acrylic available in the suntanning industry and it maintains a high transmission of ultraviolet radiation for years.
In fact, Spartech Polycast warrants Solacryl® SUVT for 10,000 hours - and we'll match any warranty in the industry. This long service allows for fewer replacements and lower labor costs for salon operators.
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| A typical application at the San Diego Zoo. |
Primates, reptiles and other species need vitamin D to properly utilize calcium. In the wild, their bodies readily synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight. Enclosed animals must rely on transmitted rather than direct solar rays. They run the risk of vitamin D deficiency which can lead to withdrawal of calcium from their bones, and ultimately to rickets (osteomalacia) and impaired cellular metabolism.
As skylights in zoos, Solacryl® SUVT allows the passage of ultraviolet radiance that is beneficial to the health and well-being of animals in captivity. A recent independent study showed Solacryl® SUVT to be far superior to other skylight materials, including polycarbonate, fiberglass, vinyl and "Teflon".
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Other Solacryl® SUVT Characteristics
Impact Resistance
Solacryl® SUVT is designed for heavy-duty applications like continuous daily use in a tanning salon and also resists nicks and scratches that can reduce IV transmission.
Resists Yellowing and Hazing
Solacryl® SUVT resists the yellowing, clouding and haze that reduce the amount of ultraviolet rays passing through the sheet three times longer than standard UVT sheets.
Chemical Resistance
Solacryl® SUVT has the chemical resistance of high-quality cell cast acrylic sheet, and cleanup is a breeze. Nothing more than a mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water is needed to restore its sparkle.
Easily Formed
Solacryl® sheet is easy to work with. It can be cut, drilled, and shaped by conventional techniques. And, as a thermoplastic material, it can be thermoformed to any contour - from gentle curve to multi-wing. A thermoformable protective masking, can be left on the sheet throughout fabrication until final installation.
