Southern Aluminum Finishing
SAF Metal Fabrication Division
1581 Huber Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30318-3781
Tel: (404) 355-1560
Toll free:(800) 241-7429
Fax: (877) 949-4759
Web site: http://www.saf.com

Southern Aluminum Finishing Company (SAF), long recognized as an industry leader, has developed the “SAFINISH Designation System” for specifying exterior finishes used on architectural aluminum building products.

When architects specify SAFINISH, the resulting finish has the longest expected lifetime of any available for aluminum.  SAFINISH coatings are available only on aluminum, because aluminum is the only metal with the longevity and resistance to corrosion equal to the quality implied by the SAFINISH designation.  SAF recommends SAFINISH for long-term exterior use.  Ask about our five and 20 year limited warranties for SAFINISH coatings.

Specify with Confidence…
SAF has been finishing aluminum for the construction industry since 1946.  During these 56 years, we estimate that we have processed over one billion square feet of aluminum used on thousands of projects worldwide.  This unequaled experience in finishing aluminum allows us the unique position of being able to give you an objective selection of the most suitable finish for your application.  And only the most durable finishes qualify for the SAFINISH designation.

Specify with Ease…
For many, specifying aluminum finishes is a difficult task, requiring references to specifications from many unrelated trade associations.  Architects find the plethora of aluminum finishing specifications confusing at best.  SAFINISH Designation System simplifies the specifying process, while maintaining a quality of finish suitable for commercial properties.  For detailed information about recommended applications of SAFINISH coatings see SAF’s Internet home page.

Specify for reputation…
Specifiers design their buildings to last a very long time.  SAF designs their finishes to last equally as well and we stand behind our products.  It makes no sense to apply an inferior aluminum finish to cut costs: aluminum finishing is typically less than 1% of a project’s cost, but can be 100% of its appearance.

ANODIZED ALUMINUM FINISHES: SAF GUIDE SPECIFICATION
Note: Text surrounded by ** denotes choice.  Use Designation System Chart for selections.

A. Finish on exposed aluminum components:

1. Type: Anodized aluminum finish meeting AAMA 611, **Class I anodic coating, AA-M10C22A42, dark bronze anodized.  **
2. Designation: Southern Aluminum Finishing Co., Inc., SAFINISH ** SAF313, dark bronze anodized, integral color finish.  **
3.  Appearance: coating shall be continuous, uniform in appearance, and free from scratches and other blemishes.
4.  Color variation: No more than 5E (CMC) when measured in accordance with AATCC 173-1989.

A. Finish on exposed aluminum components:

1. Type: two-coat, shop applied, high performance, 70% Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coating based on Elf Atochem, Inc, Kynar 500 or Ausimont U.S.A., Inc. Hylar 5000 resin, formulated by a licensed manufacturer and applied by manufacturer’s approved applicator, to meet AAMA 2605.  Applicator is to pretreat the aluminum with solutions to remove organic and inorganic surface soils, remove residual oxides, followed by a chrome phosphate conversion coating to which organic coatings will firmly adhere.
2. Designation: Southern Aluminum Finishing Co, Inc.
SAFINISH, SAF 266.
3. Color: ** Standard ** Custom ** color as selected by architect.
4. Touch-up paint: Provide matching touch-up paint for minor touch-up of small scratches, abrasions, and fasteners.  Paint shall be applied with an artist brush and never spray applied.
5. Color variation: No more than 2E (CMC) when measured in accordance with AATCC 173-1989.

1. AAMA 611 – “Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum,” American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4628

2. AAMA 2603 – “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.”  American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4628

3. AAMA 2604 – “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.”  American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4628

4. AAMA 2605 – “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.”  American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4628

5. AATCC 173 – “CMC: Calculation of Small Color Differences for Acceptability", American Association of Textile Colorists & Chemists. Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215

6. AA DAF-45 – “Designation Systems for Aluminum Finishes Pub.  No. 45”Aluminum Association, Washington, DC  20006

Need more information?  CALL Southern Aluminum Finishing Co, Inc. (SAF) at 1-800-241-7429.