Why choose acrylic for swimming pools?

Acrylic plexiglass is a kind of plexiglass that has been processed by a special process. It has the reputation of “plastic queen” and “plastic crystal”, and has high transparency, with a light transmittance of 92%. The physical properties of acrylic determine the base as a transparent swimming pool material. Second choice. Compared with inorganic mineral glass, acrylic organic glass with the same thickness has 16 times the impact resistance.
1. Colorless and transparent plexiglass sheet, the light transmittance is more than 92%;
2. Strong adaptability to the natural environment, even if it is exposed to sunlight, wind, and rain for a long time, its performance will not change, and its anti-aging performance is good, and it can be used outdoors with peace of mind;
3. Good processing performance, suitable for both machining and thermoforming;
4. Non-toxic, even if it is in contact with people for a long time, it is harmless. Formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are produced when burned
5. Strong impact resistance, sixteen times that of glass of the same thickness. Suitable for installation in areas where safety is particularly required;
6. Excellent insulation performance, suitable for various electrical equipment;
7. Lightweight, the density is half lighter than that of ordinary glass, and the load on buildings and brackets is small
8. Strong plasticity, great shape change, easy to process and shape;
9. High recyclability, recognized by the growing awareness of environmental protection;
10. It is easy to maintain and easy to clean. Rainwater can be cleaned naturally, or it can be washed with soap and a soft cloth.

Features of acrylic products:

Good weather resistance, acid and alkali resistance, no yellowing, and hydrolysis due to years of sun and rain. Acrylic sheet has a long life. Compared with other materials, it has a lifespan of more than three years. Good light transmission, up to More than 92%, the required light intensity is small, saves electricity, and has strong impact resistance, which is 16 times that of ordinary glass. It is suitable for installation in areas where safety is required. Excellent insulation performance, suitable for various electrical equipment.
1. Excellent transparency acrylic sheet is colorless and transparent plexiglass sheet, with a light transmittance of more than 92%
2. Excellent weather resistance is highly adaptable to the natural environment. Even if it is exposed to sunlight, wind, and rain for a long time, its performance will not change. It has good anti-aging performance and can be used outdoors with peace of mind.
3. Good processing performance, suitable for machining and easy thermoforming
4. Excellent comprehensive performance Acrylic sheet has a wide variety, rich colors, and has extremely excellent comprehensive performance, providing designers with a variety of choices. The acrylic sheet can be dyed, and the surface can be painted, silk-screened, or vacuum coated.
5. Non-toxic Even if it is in contact with people for a long time, it is harmless, but formaldehyde and carbon monoxide will be produced when the combustion is incomplete.
6. The linear expansion coefficient of the cast plate is about 7×10-5m/m.K. Acrylic has the reputation of “plastic crystal”. And it has excellent weather resistance, especially for outdoor applications, ranking the top of other plastics, and has both good surface hardness and gloss, large processing plasticity, and can be made into various shapes and products. In addition, there are many kinds of plates and rich colors (including translucent color plates), and another feature is that the thick plates can still maintain high transparency.

The bonding method of acrylic products
The bonding of acrylic products is a key process in acrylic processing. How to show the clear and transparent characteristics of plexiglass, reflect the sense of the value of tobacco and alcohol packaging handicrafts, and maximize the grade and taste of acrylic handicrafts, bonding technology plays an important role.
The bonding of plexiglass is mainly affected by two aspects: first, the applicability of the adhesive itself; second, the bonding skills.
There are many adhesives on the domestic and foreign markets, there are two main ones, one is two-component, such as all-purpose adhesive and epoxy resin; there is only one component, such as CHCl3 (chloroform). Generally, two-component adhesives are bonded by a curing reaction, and one-component adhesives are eventually evaporated by a solvent.
The two-component adhesive has the characteristics of good bonding effect, no bubbles, no whitening, and high strength after bonding. The disadvantage is that the operation is complicated, difficult, the curing time is long, the speed is slow, and it is difficult to meet the requirements of mass production. The characteristics of ordinary one-component adhesives are fast, which can meet the process requirements of mass production. The disadvantage is that the bonding product is prone to bubbles, easy to whiten, and poor weather resistance, which directly affects the appearance and product quality of plexiglass products. Therefore, how to choose a suitable adhesive to improve the grade and grade of plexiglass products is a major problem that must be solved first in the bonding process.

Also, bonding skills are important. The following are some common bonding techniques, a brief analysis of their practical experience.

1. Docking: Place the two plexiglass plates to be butted on the operating platform horizontally, close them, and stick tape on the bottom, leaving a gap no larger than 0.3mm wide for applying adhesive. Use a syringe to inject the adhesive evenly and slowly from one side through the gap until it is completely filled, and remove the tape when it is fully cured.
2. Facade lamination: Facade lamination is the most widely used lamination technology, which is widely used in the production of various plexiglass IT electronic digital display products. First, the surfaces to be bonded are wiped clean. It is best to use the die to achieve bonding, so that the bonded objects will not shake, which is beneficial to improve the bonding quality. For the bonding of plexiglass plates with a thickness of 3mm, a thin metal wire can be inserted, the bonding is completed by capillary action, and the metal wire can be pulled out before the adhesive is cured, or the adhesive can be applied after bonding with tape.
3. Bevel bonding: The bonding bevel must use a 90-degree angle to prevent the bonding surface from shifting. Apply adhesive slowly and evenly. Masters can only be removed when fully healed.
4. Flat bonding: Flat bonding is a special bonding method. First, wipe the glued surface clean, lay it horizontally, and pour the right amount of adhesive on it. Place one side of another plexiglass plate at an angle, contact with the plexiglass plate coated with adhesive, and then put it down evenly and slowly to remove air bubbles from one side to complete the bonding. Plexiglass adhesives can corrode the surface of Plexiglass sheets, leaving hard-to-remove marks. Therefore, tape can be used to protect parts that do not require bonding. Grease, dust or pores can prevent the adhesive from spreading evenly and leave air bubbles. Excessive use of the adhesive can bring in air as the adhesive shrinks. Direct blowing will whiten the edges of the bonding surface due to the volatilization of the adhesive. Indoor humidity, temperature, etc. It has a direct impact on the bonding of plexiglass.

Pay attention to these in the process of acrylic sheet bonding

The acrylic board manufacturer tells you that a very critical process in the acrylic board solution process is the bonding process of the acrylic board. The bonding process also requires perseverance. Products can be displayed to grab the customer’s attention. Therefore, the acrylic sheet manufacturer reminds you of the matters that you should pay attention to when bonding acrylic sheets to produce and process products:

1. If the acrylic product is blown immediately, the edges of the adhesive will turn milky white due to the rapid evaporation of the adhesive.

2. Before the adhesive is uncured, the acrylic latex will have varying degrees of yellowing after long-term exposure to sunlight, which greatly damages the aesthetics of the acrylic latex.

3. This type of adhesive will rot the name of the acrylic production and processing products, leaving an indelible mark, so it is likely to use an adhesive-free way to maintain the whole machine without bonding.

4. The acrylic board product must be connected well before. Due to vegetable oils, dust or holes, the adhesive will prevent blisters from remaining in an evenly applied layer of adhesive.

5. If too little adhesive is used, air will be drawn in as the adhesive shrinks.

The above five points are all things that need to be paid attention to in the production and processing of acrylic sheets. Only with careful processing technology can the products meet the needs of customers.

Maintenance of acrylic

1. Acrylic is a new material. As a special kind of plexiglass, it is widely used in aquamarine high-transparent acrylic infinity pools, high-transparency acrylic aquariums, and acrylic can also be used in aircraft windshields and used in harsh environments for decades.​​
2. In the case of yellowing, generally just wipe with toothpaste to remove the scale. In addition, these chemical products are afraid of acid and cannot be wiped with toilet cleaner.
3. Compared with traditional ceramic materials, in addition to high brightness, it has the following advantages: good toughness, not easy to be damaged; strong repairability, as long as you use soft foam to dip some toothpaste to wipe the sanitary ware; soft texture, no winter Cold and biting feeling; bright colors, can meet the individual pursuit of different tastes.
4. Wipe with a soft foam dipped in toothpaste.
Maintenance:
1. Avoid high temperature
When the temperature is heated at about 70 degrees, it will deform, and when it is heated to above 100 degrees, it will soften, so it should be avoided for places above 100 degrees.
2. Reduce scratches
Polishing, if it is a small scratch, you can directly wipe it with toilet paper or a rag dipped in a little toothpaste. If it is a large scratch, do not use sandpaper to grind acrylic. If you use sandpaper to grind, the product will be scrapped, and the entire surface will be scratched it took.
3. Avoid chemical cleaners
It should be scrubbed with a soft cloth, never use any cleaning agent containing granular objects, and do not use various chemical bath agents for scrubbing.
4. Anti-cracking
Pay attention to the protection of the surface when handling
5. Leave enough space for expansion and contraction
The thermal expansion coefficient is large, and the temperature change should be considered when placing or fixing, leaving room for expansion and contraction.
6. Proper polishing
For a glossy product, use a liquid polishing wax and wipe with a soft cloth.