Installation Guide

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CARE
SAFETY CONCERNS
Acrylic sheet is a combustible thermoplastic, it will
ignite and burn if placed in open flame or in contact with
any other source of ignition. When storing or working
with acrylic sheet, please be aware of the thermoplastic
properties and consider fire precautions.
STORAGE
PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet is best stored horizon-
tally, on the supplied flat bulk skids, in a well ven-
tilated, consistent temperature area. Avoid storing
acrylic sheet where extreme temperature variations
occur, and areas above 100°F. Extreme temperature
fluctuations can reform flat sheet as it can expand or
contract.
A-frames or special racks can be used to store
sheet vertically. Construct the racks allowing the
acrylic to lean approximately 10°.
HANDLING
PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet is covered with a poly-
ethylene film or paper masking for protection during
storage and fabrication. Avoid sliding sheets across
work surface debris. Chips and dirt can penetrate the
masking, scratching the sheet.
MASKING REMOVAL
When removing the film and/or paper masking
from the acrylic, it is best to start at a corner and peel
away from the sheet. If removal is difficult, combine
50% rubbing alcohol with water in a squirt bottle;
begin spraying at the edges as you pull away from
the sheet.
CLEANING
Clean PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet with a mild soap
solution, or a commercially available plastic cleaner,
such as PLASKOLITE PLASTIC CLEANER, and a lint
free cloth. To remove grease, oil, or tar deposits, use
hexane or kerosene, followed by a soap solution.
Avoid cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol.
NEUTRALIZING STATIC ELECTRICITY
PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet can be neutralized with
an anti-static cleaner such as PLASKOLITE PLASTIC
CLEANER, or ionizing air guns, and bars.
CUTTING/MACHINING
SCRIBING & BREAKING
For PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet up to 1/4” thick,
score repeatedly along a straight edge with a plastic
cutting tool, or Fletcher Terry Knife. Score to pen-
etrate 1/3 through the sheet. Align the score with
the edge of the table and apply gentle pressure to
break the sheet along the score line (See Fig. 2).
CUTTING
PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet can be cut with a vari-
ety of equipment. The selection of blades is critical
with regards to the quality of the edge finish.
Table, and Panel saws are the best options for
high volume straight cuts. Material can be stacked
to cut several sheets at one time. When cutting,
the saw blade should protrude through the sheet
approximately 1/4” (See Fig. 3). Saw blades, specifi-
cally designed for cutting acrylic sheet, are commer-
cially available.
CIRCULAR SAW BLADE SPECIFICATIONS (See Fig. 4):
Rake angle 0 -10°
Clearance angle 10-15°
Blade teeth 80 per 10” blade
Blade
Diameter RPM
6” 6400
8” 5000
10” 4000
12” 3000
14” 2800
16” 2400
Tooth design (See Fig. 5)
Band, scroll, and sabre saws are best for cutting
intricate shapes and curves. Again, blade
Figure 3
*Guard removed to show
proper blade height.
Figure 2