Is Acrylic capped polymer resin tray strong, previous ceramic tray cracked..

[jameslpool]

Hi, I am wanting to buy a new tray and enclosure due to our old tray cracking.
The old tray was a ceramic tray and wasn't on a solid base, it was held up just with the metal prongs it comes with.

We are looking at a walk in shower as a whole replacement. I noticed the tray says the material is Acrylic capped polymer resin. I don't really know about the differences, it says lightweight but strong, but the lightweight bit worries me a little because does that mean it won't be as tough and strong as a ceramic tray?

I noticed on my old tray it showed a weight limit of 21st which I am a little over, so that is the issue of needing it to be able to hold that weight.

On the new tray I cannot find a weight limit, but if installed correctly or with good support, should that be fine?

The enclosure and tray I am looking for is on the following link:

Tray and enclosure.

Regards
James

 

[Madrab]

The trick with loading and weight bearing is ensuring there are no voids below the tray once it is set down. However that is achieved is down to professional preference and the tray design/shape.

Ideally where a greater weight bearing requirement is needed then a stone resin tray with a flat underside would be my recommendation.