- Akrilit SG is a polymethylmetacrylate based thermoplastic material. As it is produced by the casting method, its surface is very bright and hard. The acrylic sheets that are used for bathtub manufacturing must have a good resistance to chemicals.
- The Akrilit SG sheets have become one of the most preferable products for bathrooms due to their resistance to chemicals and cleaning agents. The fact that these sheets are easy to clean also affects their preferability.
- Akrilit SG can be thermoformed easily. That is why, it is used in the production of bathtubs, shower trays, tub panels and shower cabinets with different designs and forms.
- The most important feature of the Akrilit SG is that it gives warmness sense when it is touched. It has a low thermal conductivity. It is not affected by the heat changes of the bathroom.
- Akrilit SG is produced in all ceramic colours and also in special colours when requested.
Thermoforming :
Akrilit SG obtains the rubber softness when it is heated to 170 -180 ° C. At these temperatures, the sheets
can be formed in all shapes. The most suitable heating time should be determined depending on
the thickness of the sheet, the type of the oven and the vacuum forming machine and the ambient temperature.
The ovens with resistance and the vacuum forming machines require higher temperatures while the ovens with air circulation can be used at 170 -180 ° C.
It is important that the surface temperature of the heated sheet does not exceed 190 - 200 °C
in order to prevent any deformity and existence of bubbles on the surface.
The recommended heating times in the ovens with air circulation changes depending on the sheet thicknesses. The changes occur as follows:
for 3 mm thickness >>> 15 minutes
for 3.2 mm thickness >>> 17 minutes
for 4 mm thickness >>> 20 minutes
for 5 mm thickness >>> 25 minutes