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Topic Terms: Metal products and finishes

Sunshades

Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. released its line of sunshades. SAF Sunshades will reduce solar heat gain and control glare to allow the designer to optimize his or her use of natural daylight, say company officials. SAF Sunshades are engineered and designed to match a traditional sunshade appearance and yet versatile so that architects may create their own unique designs. Products are constructed of extruded and formed aluminum sheet for reduced weight and superior corrosion resistance.   

Sunshades

Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. released its line of sunshades. SAF Sunshades will reduce solar heat gain and control glare to allow the designer to optimize his or her use of natural daylight, say company officials. SAF Sunshades are engineered and designed to match a traditional sunshade appearance and yet versatile so that architects may create their own unique designs. Products are constructed of extruded and formed aluminum sheet for reduced weight and superior corrosion resistance.   

Louvers

Airolite added to its Storm Class louver line with the release of Louver Type SCV302. Featuring 3-inch-deep vertical rain-resistant blades, the SCV302 is AMCA 500-L Certified for Air Performance, Water Penetration and Wind-Driven Rain, AMCA 540 Listed for Large Missile Impact and AMCA 550 Listed for High Velocity Wind-Driven Rain. Manufactured of extruded aluminum, Airolite louvers can be specified with a variety of options in a broad array of architectural finishes for durability and compatibility with adjacent components. 

Louvers

Airolite added to its Storm Class louver line with the release of Louver Type SCV302. Featuring 3-inch-deep vertical rain-resistant blades, the SCV302 is AMCA 500-L Certified for Air Performance, Water Penetration and Wind-Driven Rain, AMCA 540 Listed for Large Missile Impact and AMCA 550 Listed for High Velocity Wind-Driven Rain. Manufactured of extruded aluminum, Airolite louvers can be specified with a variety of options in a broad array of architectural finishes for durability and compatibility with adjacent components. 

Colored stainless steel

Kloeckner Metals Corp. installed new physical vapor deposition processing equipment to expand capacity and color options for surface-treated stainless steel and aluminum. Colored stainless steel is suited for multi-use developments, conveyance and hospitality spaces. The PVD process allows for various colors and provides increased wear resistance, hardness and resistance to corrosion. Stainless sheets are available in sizes up to 60 inches by 144 inches, parts and profiles in sizes up to 144 inches. 

Colored stainless steel

Kloeckner Metals Corp. installed new physical vapor deposition processing equipment to expand capacity and color options for surface-treated stainless steel and aluminum. Colored stainless steel is suited for multi-use developments, conveyance and hospitality spaces. The PVD process allows for various colors and provides increased wear resistance, hardness and resistance to corrosion. Stainless sheets are available in sizes up to 60 inches by 144 inches, parts and profiles in sizes up to 144 inches.