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Kerrock – the material with
infinite possibilities.
Amari Plastics, the UK’s leading
distributor of plastic sheets, rods, films
and tubes are always on the lookout
for additional products to ensure that
their product offering to the retail and
interiors market is as broad as can be.
D
esigners and architects are
constantly on the search for
products which allow them to
make their ideas a reality, whilst also
providing functionality and ease of care.
Kerrock solid surface material fulfils all
of these requirements and is set to make
a huge impact on the UK market for
retail design.
Whether it is for food service areas,
checkout counters, display cases, wall
cladding, furniture or changing rooms,
Kerrock has the versatility and durability
to offer the perfect solution. The colour
and texture options are unlimited and its
non porous structure means that when
properly cleaned, it won`t allow the growth
of bacteria. It can also withstand the rigours
of high volume traffic areas in your store or
shopping centre.
Kerrock is a composite material that looks
and feels like stone but is actually acrylic
based. The composition is made by mixing
acrylic polymer with aluminium hydroxide
both of which are completely safe to both
humans and the environment as a whole.
Kerrock benefits At a Glance
Acrylic based composite material
Non porous
Durable enabling use in high volume traffic areas
Flame retardant fire classification class B, s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1, the new
European standard norm.
No halogenated fire retardants making the material non-toxic
Ability to carry out all normal wood working processes
Hugely versatile product – a designers dream
It has been given the fire classification
of “fire retardant”, meaning it meets fire
classification class B s1-do according to EN
13501-1 the new European standard norm.
This classification is achieved without the
addition of halogenated fire retardants,
making the material non-toxic.
Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be processed in
a multitude of ways. Bend it, shape it, thermoform it,
engrave it! What you do with Kerrock is really down to
your imagination!
Its fire rating means that it can be used in
domestic or commercial applications where
increased fire regulations are in place such
as airports, metro, shopping malls, shops,
exhibitions or interior panelling.
Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be
processed in a multitude of ways. Bend it,
shape it, thermoform it, engrave it! What
you do with Kerrock is really down to your
imagination! Kerrock can be processed
in the same manner as wood, using the
usual woodworking machinery. You can
use nearly all wood processing methods:
sawing, drilling, cutting, grinding, milling,
polishing, gluing and thermal designing.
Kerrock allows you to create virtually
seamless structures and sculptures, to
match the design you desire.
Kerrock Lumino, offers a range of bright,
highly translucent colours which can be
used to create ambience in your retail
space and opens up new possibilities for
designers and architects. As Kerrock is
solid the whole way through, you have the
ability to engrave patterns into Kerrock to
show store logos or create signage which
can be back lit to reveal your design.
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