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What is GMW16721 aluminum pretreatment?

GMW16721 is a General Motors Standard for aluminum pretreatment, or conversion coating, to support structural adhesive bonding. The standard covers requirements and processes of a pretreatment system for conditioning aluminum substrates to achieve structural adhesive bonds. GMW16721 pretreatment sets strength…

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What is conversion coating?

An SAF Conversion Coating is a proper corrosion resistant aluminum surface treatment for painting, powder coating, and adhesive bonding. Alodine, Alocromin, and Iridite are trade names sometimes applied to these coatings. These coatings are applied through an immersion process and are…

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Can SAF train us to fabricate wall panels?

Yes, SAF offers a training session on fabricating SAF 4000 Series Panel Systems. Attendees will learn all aspects of fabricating Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) panels, including hands-on training on how to rout, rivet, silicon, and fasten the composite panel systems…

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What is the SAF security policy?

SAF recognizes the proprietary nature of your firm’s business with us. Your account information is held in utmost confidence. All activity within this site is encrypted so as to make traffic within this site unreadable to persons who may try…

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What is the SAF environmental statement?

ANODIZER & FINISHER SAF & OUR ENVIRONMENT Since 1946 SAF has been committed to protecting the environment. We have an exceptional track record of meeting and exceeding State, local and Federal regulations. As a leader in architectural aluminum finishing in…

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What are the SAF terms & conditions for metal purchases?

SOUTHERN ALUMINUM FINISHING CO, INC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PRICES, CONTRACT, AND DELIVERY Prices are subject to change without notice unless otherwise stated in writing. Stenographic or clerical errors are subject to correction. Any customs, sales, use, excise or…

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What are the SAF terms & conditions for toll finishing?

SOUTHERN ALUMINUM FINISHING CO, INC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PRICES, CONTRACT, AND DELIVERY Prices are subject to change without notice unless otherwise stated in writing. Stenographic or clerical errors are subject to correction. Any customs, sales, use, excise or…

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What is the SAF finish warranty?

SAF’s SAFinish Paint & Anodizing Finish Warranty information follows. Limited warranties are available from Southern Aluminum Finishing for SAFINISH coatings only. Paint Finishing High performance spray coatings based on the popular Kynar 500™ or Hylar 5000™ including Perimeter Systems 56 EZ mix colors:…

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What is aluminum anodizing?

A Historical Digest of Aluminum Anodizing In the 1920s aluminum really began to turn the world of metals upside down, thanks to its key qualities: light weight, strength, fabrication flexibility, and durability. Since then, aluminum finishing technology has provided a steady stream…

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