Blogs

If you own a tanning bed, you know how important acrylic shields are for a safe and even tan. At SunalParts, we get a lot of questions from customers about how to clean acrylics without scratching them or causing damage. Using the wrong cleaner or scrubbing too hard can shorten the life of your shields. […]

Tanning Bed Gas Springs vs Amazon Gas Springs: What Customers Need to Know If you’ve ever searched for tanning bed gas springs on Amazon, you’ve probably seen automotive gas springs selling for a fraction of the price of the specialized shocks we offer at Sunal Parts. Many customers are shocked at the price difference—and many […]

Industry Alert: Discontinuation of Universal Triad B493B2 and 493B2 Ballast – Reliable Replacement Now Available Cocoa, FL – 1/20/2026– Tanning salon owners and equipment technicians across the country have long relied on the Magnetek / Universal Lighting Technologies Triad B493B2 electronic ballast, an industry-standard component used for decades in thousands of tanning beds. Today, we […]

At Sunal Parts, we speak with tanning bed owners and salon operators every day. One of the most common sources of confusion we hear about involves tanning bed starters—what they are, which beds use them, and when they need to be replaced. This guide answers the most frequently asked questions about tanning bed starters so […]

Why Is Shipping So Expensive for Tanning Bed Acrylics? The Complete Guide If you’re ordering a replacement tanning bed acrylic—whether for a commercial tanning salon or a home tanning unit—you’ve probably noticed that shipping costs can seem higher than expected. At SunalParts.com, where we manufacture acrylics for all makes and models of tanning beds, this […]