Acrylic Applications drop

As a versatile material Acrylic Blocks can be used in many fields for clear viewing. Here are some examples:

Public Aquariums

Acrylic is the ideal material for Aquarium Construction. Acrylic has been used for many years in building fish tanks, enabling Hydrosight to acquire good knowledge and experience in this sector. We offer both Flat Walls and acrylic tunnels.

 

Submarine and Pressure Equipment

Hydrosight offers both custom cast submarine windows certified by a classification society of your choice and plain windows cut to size certified by German Lloyd

Protective Glazing of Animal Enclosures

Acrylic protects animals and visitors alike, and affords a clear view from both sides. It is the ideal material for transparent barriers around animal enclosures in zoos and wildlife parks, due to enormous break resistance.

Underwater Windows for Swimming Pools / Diving Pools

Commonly used as an aid to swimming and diving instruction enabling coach to observe swimmers and divers in action [read more on underwater windows for swimming pools].

Acrylic Portholes and Underwater Ship Windows

Our Ship windows can be used near the water line or even submerged. They are used for observing marine life but also for monitoring sea floor. [read more on acrylic portholes]

Acrylic Panels in Architecture

Float glass - even tempered glass - is not meant to bear weight loads. Acrylic panels on the other hand can be used as structural elements in building architecture. Once installed acrylic has proven to retain its stability over several decennia. [read more on acrylic panel use in architecture]