Anode Baskets/Plating Equipment & Supplies / Anode Accessories
Description
Anode baskets for virtually all plating applications including, zinc, copper, chromium, nickel and tin. Try our anode baskets to help produce consistently uniform plating thickness and more money-saving efficiency in your plating process.
Baskets Construction Material
Titanium
Zirconium
Niobium
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Monel
Standard Styles and sizes of Anode Baskets
Rectangular – 2.5″ x 6″ x Length
Round – 2.5″ diameter x Length
Standard Stock Lengths Included 18″, 24″, 30″, other lengths are built to order
All Baskets available in Titanium, Zirconium, Niobium, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Monel
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Industry Standard calls for 2:1 Anode to Cathode ratio when calculating anodes in a bath
Mini-Expanded / Micro Mesh: 3/8″ x 1/2″ (approx 65 % mesh open area)
is the most commonly used mesh type, offering a compromise between enough open area and basket stability
Large Expanded: 1/2″ x 1.25″ (approx 75 % mesh open area)
is highly used for large anode ball applications
Perforated : 1/2″ diameter on 11/16″ staggered centers (approx 50 % mesh open area)
is the most durable and used with a variety of anode material
BASKET AMPERAGE and HOOKS:
| Amp Rating Per Hook | DKE Hook Size | Square Bar Hook Size |
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| 25 AMP | 1/8″ x 1″ | 3/8″ |
| >50 AMP | 1/4″ x 1″ | 1/2″ |
| 75 AMP | 3/8″ x 1″ | 5/8″ |
| 100 Amp | 1/2″ x 1″ | 3/4″ |
Rectangular Baskets are standard with 50 AMP/bskt Double Contact Hooks (DKE). Higher amperage is available (i.e. 100 amps, 150 amps & 200 + amps).
BASKET SIZING:
The following rules of thumb are recommended for sizing baskets:
Baskets should be 2″ to 4″ shorter than the longest piece of work
Baksets should be 1″ aobve the solution level
Hook length is measured from top of anode bar to 1″ above the solution level
ANODE QUANTITIES:
| Anodes To Fill Basket | Rectangular basket 2.5″ x 6″ x L | Round 2″ Dia x L |
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| Nickel Chips | 3 lbs / inch of Length | 0.8 lbs / inch of Length |
| Copper Chunks | 2.5″ lbs / inch of Length | 0.75 lbs / inch of Length |
| 2″ Copper Balls | 2 lbs / inch of Length | 0.625 lbs / inch of Length |
BASKET OPTIONS:
Inverted “V” lift Hooks, Inverted “U” hooks and reverse Lift Hooks for easier access in lifting baskets
Submergible Hooks
Loading Chutes for easier anode loading
Mesh on 4 sides of basket foe greater anode to cathode ratio
Thicker mesh material
TiClad Copper Hooks for higher amperage rating