Specialists in custom acrylic in Tenerife
At Cristal Chafiras, we understand the vast range of possibilities that acrylic offers in fields such as architecture and construction, industry, design, visual merchandising, retail, and home use.
That’s why we provide the option to create custom acrylic, allowing you to define a specific size that fits your project perfectly.
For any enquiries or quotes regarding acrylic supply in Tenerife, you can call us with NO OBLIGATION at 922 73 61 33, contact us through the website’s contact form, or visit us at our premises in Las Chafiras. We will be happy to assist you.
This is how we work with acrylic at Cristal Chafiras
What is acrylic?
Acrylic is a rigid thermoplastic, also known as polymethyl methacrylate or acrylic glass, and sometimes referred to by well-known brand names like Plexiglas or Policril. It is one of the most widely used plastic materials across various industries due to its great versatility and advantageous properties.
What advantages does acrylic have over materials?
- Durability. Acrylic sheets not only have high impact resistance, but they also withstand adverse weather conditions and UV rays exceptionally well.
- Insulation. Acrylic is considered an excellent thermal and acoustic insulator.
- Transparency. This is another reason why acrylic sheets are so widely used. Acrylic is transparent up to 93%, often being mistaken for glass.
- Lightweight. Although acrylic and glass may look similar at first glance, acrylic sheets are much lighter than glass (approximately half the weight) and more impact-resistant at equivalent thicknesses.
- Rigidity. Acrylic is a rigid plastic that is also easy to work with, as it can be drilled, sanded, broken, or cut using mechanical tools.
- Flexibility. At the same time, acrylic sheets are flexible and can be handled when cold, but they cannot be bent. To bend acrylic, heat must be applied locally at temperatures above 80°C.
- Easy repair. Acrylic can scratch fairly easily, but this is not a problem since it can be repaired simply with polishing paste.
- Eco-friendly. Acrylic is a 100% recyclable and long-lasting material, which is why more and more industries are using it for their projects (automotive, architecture, construction, medicine, decoration...), contributing to sustainable development and reducing the pollution caused by other materials.
What are the most common applications of acrylic in Tenerife?
Thanks to all its advantages, many industries use this plastic glass for the creation of a wide range of products:
- The automotive industry uses it for creating headlights, windows, windscreens...
- In architecture and construction, it is used for canopies, door and window profiles, structural panels, facades, partitions, pergolas, railings, aquariums, skylights...
- In interior design, decoration, interior and exterior design projects, landscaping, furniture (shelves, displays, showcases, shop window displays…)
- The healthcare sector uses it for incubators, cabinets, heart valves, partitions and protective screens, prosthetics...
- In optics, it is used for lenses, glasses, solar and photographic filters...
- In hospitality, it is used for trays, napkin holders, menu holders...
- In lighting, it is used for ambient lights, ultra-thin LED screens for televisions and computers...
- In advertising, entertainment, points of sale, exhibitions, events (signage, illuminated signs, displays, stands, podiums...)
- In all kinds of crafts and many other varied uses such as urban furniture, trophies, acoustic protection screens, panels to separate spaces... In general, acrylic is one of the most common options for products that require high durability, transparency, colour stability, or weather resistance.
Types of Acrylic
According to its manufacturing technique, we can distinguish between extruded acrylic and cast acrylic. Both are equally resistant and durable, but the latter offers greater thickness tolerance and is easier to cut and handle.
In terms of presentation, acrylic is most commonly found in sheets or plates, granules, tubes, or rods. The term "acrylic" is usually used to refer to sheets or plates, while the chemical name is used for other forms (resins, pastes, adhesives, emulsions...).
How can I personally ask questions or request a quote?
At Cristal Chafiras, we offer a wide range of acrylic sheets, cut to size according to your needs. We even handle projects requiring acrylic sheets with special formulations, subject to a minimum material order.
For any enquiries or quotes regarding acrylic in Tenerife, you can call us with NO OBLIGATION at 922 73 61 33, contact us through the website’s contact form, or visit us at Avenida Modesto Hernández Glez, 36, Polígono Industrial de Las Chafiras, 38639 San Miguel de Abona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. We will be happy to assist you.