 Metal and Metal Composite Wall Panel Systems
As the nation's most vertically integrated architectural metals firm, SAF can help our customers with all their metal needs. On a panel job (ACM or aluminum plate), SAF is able to supply our customers with the necessary column covers, brake shapes, flat sheets, and extrusions that are required for any architectural project. As a mill-direct aluminum buyer and an approved fabricator for the three major Aluminum Composite Panel (ACM) manufacturers, SAF is your most dependable choice for any panel job. 
SAF's glazed or rain screen panels come with time-tested securing systems. Ask SAF to quote on your next project or fabrication requirement! SAF can custom manufacture a system to meet your specific requirements. We have three systems described below that can be manufactured from either Aluminum or ACM flat stock.
Series NM500 panel and clip system
The SAF Series NM500 easy clip system is our least expensive wet seal (caulked) system. The system uses a series of staggered clip angles along the routed and returned edges of the panel. The clip angles are factory attached in such a manner to allow for non-progressive installation and removal of any panel without disturbing adjacent panels. This system can also be offered with shipped loose clip angles for field attachment to the panels giving installation personnel more flexibility of clip angle location and panel installation. Also, the NM500 system allows the building owners to affordably and easily replace a damaged panel in the future. Click here details on the Series NM500 Easy Clip Panel System.
Series 3000 glazed wall panels
The SAF Series 3000 wet sealed (caulked) panel system is designed for better structural integrity and better water/vapor protection. While the 3000 is a caulked system, the design adds an extra level of protection from water penetrating the substrate, though no system is completely immune to vapor/water penetration. Additionally, this system is designed for higher wind loads and flatter panels. This system uses continuous “male” and “female” extrusions factory attached along the routed and returned edges of the panel creating a progressive installation method. The 3000 system may be manufactured with factory applied stiffeners to prevent “oil-canning.” Click here for SERIES C-3000 glazed wall panel typical details.
Series 4000 Rain Screen panels
The SAF Series 4000 rain screen panel system is a drained and back ventilated system incorporating a strip of composite material in the reveal between each panel in lieu of caulk resulting in a more uniform appearance. The rain screen Series 4000 system comes complete with fabricated panels along with shipped loose “track” extrusions. The fabricated panels include a “frame” extrusion, factory attached to the routed and returned edges of the panel, that fits conveniently into the field installed horizontal and vertical “track” extrusions. SAF’s 4000 rain screen is designed to allow moisture to permeate the outside wall, but subsequently drain through weep holes along the bottom edge of each panel. While any remaining moisture is designed to evaporate, the outside wall is not designed to act as a water/vapor barrier for the building. Click here for details on SAF's series 4000 Rain Screen Panel System
(Click here for an explanation of the Rainscreen principle.)
You can now purchase SAF's panel extrusions. Please see the details HERE.
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