CUSTOM PAINTING AND ANODIZING
SAF DESIGNATION SYSTEM, INCLUDING SAFINISH COATINGS
SAF ANODIZING GUIDE FORM SPECIFICATION
Anodic Finish on exposed aluminum components, (** denotes choice, see below chart to fill in the blanks.)
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Type: All exposed aluminum shall be given caustic etch followed by an Architectural Class **(I or II)** anodic coating with color conforming to Aluminum Association Designation ___**____. The color shall be _____**______ and shall meet standards set forth by AAMA 611.
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Designation: Southern Aluminum Finishing Co., Inc., SAFINISH "SAF____". (e.g. SAF 215 is Class I Clear)
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Appearance: coating shall be continuous, uniform in appearance, and free from scratches and other blemishes.
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Color variation: No more than 5E (CMC) when measured in accordance with AATCC 173-1989.
NOTES:
- SAFINISH coatings are recommended for long-term exterior use. Ask about our 5 and 20 year limited warranties for SAFINISH coatings.
- Limitations: Class II dyed finishes (SAF 804) are not exterior lightfast.
- Spectrocolorimeter conditions: integrating sphere specular included, 10 degree standard observer, D-65 Illuminant, CMC Ratio 1.50:1.00.
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SAF SPRAY PAINTED SAFINISH SPECIFICATION
Spray Painted Finishes
- All aluminum sheet shall be finished in accordance with the designations and proprietary identification set for in the schedule on the shop drawings.
- All high performance organic spray coatings shall meet AAMA 2605 requirements. Aluminum is to be cleaned 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. Approved applicator shall apply an organic spray coating as specified below.
- Southern Aluminum Finishing Co shall apply a standard multicoat thermo-cured 70% Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) coating, composed of a primer specially formulated for aluminum and fluorocarbon topcoats complying with AAMA 2605.
- Provide color as selected by the Architect from standard choices available from Southern Aluminum Finishing Co.
- Touch-up painted shall only be used for small scratches and abrasions and is never to be spray applied.
- When all the metal is spray coated during the same set-up, the finish shall not show a color variation greater than 2E (CMC) when measured in accordance with AATCC 173-1989.
| Available Colors |
Class I
(SAFINISH 1) |
Class 2 |
Other Names |
Aluminum Association Designation for Aluminum Finishes |
AAMA specification |
| Painted coatings |
n/a |
n/a |
Kynar 500,
Hylar 5000,
Duranar,
SAF 266,
see kynar.html |
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AAMA 2605 |
| " |
n/a |
n/a |
Polyster,
Polycron,
SAF 264 |
-- |
AAMA 2603 |
| Powder Coatings |
-- |
-- |
Polyester TGIC,
SAF 268, see powder.html |
-- |
AAMA 2604 |
| Clear anodize |
SAF 215 |
|
Class I |
AA-M10C22A41 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
- |
SAF204 |
Alumilite,
A31 |
AA-M10C22A31 |
AAMA 611 |
| Light Bronze
Anodize |
SAF442 |
- |
2-Step,
Champagne |
AA-M10C22A44 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
SAF311 |
- |
Duranodic,
Integral Color (discontinued) |
AA-M10C22A42 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
|
SAF342 |
2-Step,
Champagne |
AA-M10C22A34 |
AAMA 611 |
| Medium Bronze
Anodize |
SAF443 |
- |
2-step |
AA-M10C22A44 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
SAF312 |
- |
Duranodic,
Integral Color (discontinued) |
AA-M10C22A42 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
- |
SAF343 |
2-Step |
AA-M10C22A34 |
AAMA 611 |
| Dark Bronze Anodize |
SAF444 |
- |
2-Step,
Dark Bronze |
AA-M10C22A41 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
SAF313 |
- |
Duranodic,
Integral Color (discontinued) |
AA-M10C22A42 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
- |
SAF344 |
2-Step,
Dark Bronze |
AA-M10C22A34 |
AAMA 611 |
| Statuary Bronze Anodize |
SAF445 |
- |
2-Step,
Statuary Bronze |
AA-M10C22A44 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
SAF314 |
- |
Duranodic,
Integral Color (discontinued) |
AA-M10C22A42 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
- |
SAF345 |
2-Step,
Statuary Bronze |
AA-M10C22A34 |
AAMA 611 |
| Black Anodize |
SAF446 |
- |
2-Step,
Black |
AA-M10C22A44 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
SAF335 |
- |
Duranodic,
Integral Color (discontinued) |
AA-M10C22A42 |
AAMA 611 |
| " |
|
SAF346 |
2-Step,
Black |
AA-M10C22A34 |
AAMA 611 |
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Dyes Colors 2
Gold
Blue
Turqoise
Red
Yellow |
SAF815 |
SAF804 |
Almost any
color available,
call factory
for options |
AA-M10C22A43 (Class 1)
AA-M10C22A33 (Class II) |
AAMA 611 |
NOTES:
- SAFINISH coatings are recommended for long-term exterior use. Ask about our 5 and 20 year limited warranties for SAFINISH coatings.
- Limitations: Class II dyed finishes (SAF 804) are not exterior lightfast.
- Spectrocolorimeter conditions: integrating sphere specular included, 10 degree standard observer, D-65 Illuminant, CMC Ratio 1.50:1.00.
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