Anode Baskets,Bags & Hooks

Basic information

Anode Baskets Titanium anode baskets or anode cages are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. They are designed to hold the anodes, which provide a source of metallic ions to be plated, and carry the electric current that drives the electroplating process.

Anode Baskets,Bags & Hooks

PreciseHeater is dedicated to being the premiere supplier of corrosion resistant anode baskets to the Metal Finishing, Plating and Anodizing Industries.

Anode baskets are built to the highest standards in the industry and are backed by a five-year warranty on workmanship. If stock is not immediately available, the manufacturer will design, build and ship custom anode baskets in two weeks – wherever you need them.

Specifications

Standard Styles	Rectangular - 2-1/2' x 6' Round - 2-1/2' Diameter x Length Spiral - 2-1/4' I.D. - 2-5/8' O.D. x Length
Standard Stock Length¹	18 '24 '30 '36 '42 '48 '
Basket Material	Carbon Steel - Typically used for spiral baskets 316 Stainless Steel Monel Niobium Tantalum Titanium Zirconium Polypropylene
Mesh Types	Large Expanded - 1/2' SWD x 1-1/4' LWD (75% mesh open area) Mini-Expanded - 3/16' SWD x 1/2' LWD (65% mesh open area) Perforated - 1/2' dia. on 11/16' staggered centers (50% mesh open area) Perforated Polypropylene - 1/4' dia. on 3/8' staggered centers (40% mesh open area)
Length of Hook	3 '4 '5 '6 '7 '8 '
Amperage Rating per Hook	100AMP - 1/2' x 1' Double Knife Edge 100AMP - 3/4' Square Hook 25AMP - 1/8' x 1' Double Knife Edge 25AMP - 3/8' Square Hook 50AMP - 1/2' Square Hook 50AMP - 1/4' x 1' Double Knife Edge 75AMP - 3/8' x 1' Double Knife Edge 75AMP - 5/8' Square Hook
Spiral Anode Baskets in Various Length	Spiral Anode Baskets in Various Lengths

Amperage & Hooks

Rectangular Baskets are standard with 50 AMPS/Bskt Double Contact Hooks. Higher amperage is available (i.e. 100 AMPS, 150 AMPS & 200+ AMPS). To determine the AMPS needed per basket, use the following formula:

AMPS needed per basket =Total AMPS of Tank / Total # of Baskets

Features

Square hook TIG welded to topband for maximum strength and single point contact.

Heavy-duty topband 0.040' x 1.5' wide for superior hook support.

Mesh formed and continuously spot welded to horizontal and vertical reinforcing bands

Vertical band support 0.030' x 3/4' wide mounted 90 degrees from hook to eliminate shading.

Reinforced bands on 12' centerline 0.040' x 3/4' wide.

Solid bottom welded to bottom band ensuring maximum strength and proper drainage.

Double Contact Hooks spot welded and TIG welded to top band for maximum strength.

Hooks extend 2' into basket, and are spot welded to the side channel.

Heavy reinforcing top band 0.060' x 1' wide.

Mesh is spot-welded for complete weld connections to bands and side channels.

Reinforcing bands on 12' centerline 0.040' x 3/4' wide.

Solid side channels construction for strength and durability.

Channel bottoms spot welded to bottom band and side channels for superior strength and proper drainage.

Sizing

Considerations for 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.

Baskets should be 1' above the solution level.

Hook length is measured from the top of anode bar to 1' above the solution level.

Quantities for rectangular baskets should be three(3) 2 1/2' x 6' baskets for every 2 feet above the bar.

For further questions please feel free to contact us at Metafin Supply for recommendations concerning basket sizing.

Specifications

Standard Styles

Basket Material

Mesh Types

Length of Hook

Amperage Rating per Hook

Spiral Anode Baskets in Various Length

Amperage & Hooks

Amperage & Hooks

Features

Features

Sizing

Sizing