acrylic panel

[jmark88]

where is the best place to buy an acrylic panel that is thirteen feet wide, four feet tall and two inches thick?

[jmark88]

or if there is anybody willing to trade an acrylic panel like that for a 400 gallon glass with stand, canopy and sump.

[javatech]

http://www.delviesplastics.com/ACRYLIC%20SHEET.htm
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=Acrylic&Page=1
http://www.thomasregister.com/olc/20290003/
http://www.thomasregisterdirectory.com/plastic_materials/acrylic_plastic_sheet_sheeting_0022002_1.html

[Zephrant]

Good luck finding 13'- The last time I asked, the maximum was 10', and that was tough to get (from my normal local supplier).

That size of a panel would be really expensive to ship. You might consider having someone come on sight and bond two smaller panels together. If it is done right, you can't see the seam.

Zeph

[jmark88]

how much is it to bond two smaller panels?

[Zephrant]

I have no idea- I can't do that kind of work. I've seen the results at numerous public aquariums though, and the seams are near perfect.

No doubt that costs a pretty penny though.

Zeph

[jmark88]

is there anyway you could put me in touch with somebody who can or knows about it?

[youngcoral]

The first question is do you have to go 13'x4'. Standard sheets come in 10' x 6' this will only give you a good yield at 20'L x 3'H
You can also get 8' x 4'. This would be your best bet. I will double check to make sure it comes in 2", and write back. As far as bonding the two together I would look for a museum quality bond. If the company is not local where you can go see their bonding process, I would make sure to go with the higher of the quotes you get. I will also check with our engineer to make sure 2� is the correct thickness. 2� may be fine for a custom sheet but when bonding the two sheets together you might require a thicker material. Also what are you glazing this panel in to? And dose the water height stop at 4� or go higher.

[jmark88]

i was going to use this as the front panel of a large steel reinforced concrete tank.

[youngcoral]

Jmark88

I actually found a standard sheet of 2" that is 13' long. If you add up the cost of bonding and polishing the two 8' sheets the price would be about the same. PM me and I will give you some one you can contact for pricing.