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What is the SAF mission statement?

SAF Vision Make a Difference.  Serve.  Share.  Create. Current SAF Business SAF is a distributor, fabricator and finisher of aluminum and other metals. We provide high quality products to a variety of industries, including but not limited to commercial construction,…

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Where is SAF located?

SAF has locations around the U.S. so we can efficiently fabricate, finish, and distribute metals for projects around the world. LITHIA SPRINGS, GA SAF 1401 Blairs Bridge Rd Lithia Springs GA 30122-3210 P: (U.S.): 800-241-7429 P: (International): 404-355-1560 Map VILLA…

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Guide to Aluminum Finish Specification

Including SAFINISH Coatings with Industry Designations Anodizing Spray Coatings Anodic Finish on exposed aluminum components, (** denotes choice, see below chart to fill in the blanks.) Type: All exposed aluminum shall be given caustic etch followed by an Architectural Class **(I…

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Guide to Color Range Samples For Anodizing

SAF has been anodizing aluminum sheet and panels for architectural applications since 1946. We have been open about a simple fact: an anodized coating will always have some variation in color. In earlier times there was no way to accurately…

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How To Prepare Aluminum For Finishing

This article helps subcontractors, specifically glazers, in the commercial construction industry avoid problems when preparing aluminum for finishing. Glaziers trained on glass often encounter problems when specifying metal finishing and coatings, turning profitable jobs into disasters. General Metal Application Guidelines…

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Guide to Aluminum Finishing: Painting vs Anodizing

Painting vs Anodizing from an Architectural Perspective Aluminum color selection, color uniformity, coating hardness and suitability in high traffic areas are all factors to consider when deciding on aluminum coating choices. Aluminum Painting Greater available color selection. Greater color uniformity…

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