Anode Baskets/Plating Equipment & Supplies / Anode Accessories
Anode Baskets/Plating Equipment & Supplies / Anode AccessoriesDescriptionAnode 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 MaterialTitaniumZirconiumNiobiumStainless SteelCarbon SteelMonelStandard Styles and sizes of Anode BasketsRectangular – 2.5″ x 6″ x LengthRound – 2.5″ diameter x LengthStandard Stock Lengths Included 18″, 24″, 30″, other lengths are built to orderAll Baskets available in Titanium, Zirconium, Niobium, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, MonelTECHNICAL INFORMATION:Industry Standard calls for 2:1 Anode to Cathode ratio when calculating anodes in a bathMini-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 stabilityLarge Expanded: 1/2″ x 1.25″ (approx 75 % mesh open area)is highly used for large anode ball applicationsPerforated : 1/2″ diameter on 11/16″ staggered centers (approx 50 % mesh open area)is the most durable and used with a variety of anode materialBASKET AMPERAGE and HOOKS:Amp Rating Per HookDKE Hook SizeSquare Bar Hook Size25 AMP1/8″ x 1″3/8″50 AMP1/4″ x 1″1/2″75 AMP3/8″ x 1″5/8″100 Amp1/2″ 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 workBaksets should be 1″ aobve the solution levelHook length is measured from top of anode bar to 1″ above the solution levelANODE QUANTITIES:Anodes To Fill BasketRectangular basket 2.5″ x 6″ x LRound 2″ Dia x LNickel Chips3 lbs / inch of Length0.8 lbs / inch of LengthCopper Chunks2.5″ lbs / inch of Length0.75 lbs / inch of Length2″ Copper Balls2 lbs / inch of Length0.625 lbs / inch of LengthBASKET OPTIONS:Inverted “V” lift Hooks, Inverted “U” hooks and reverse Lift Hooks for easier access in lifting basketsSubmergible HooksLoading Chutes for easier anode loadingMesh on 4 sides of basket foe greater anode to cathode ratioThicker mesh materialTiClad Copper Hooks for higher amperage rating