TITANIUM ANODE BASKETS AND ANODE HOOKS

TITANIUM ANODE BASKETS AND ANODE HOOKS:

Custom Anode Baskets

Considerations for Basket Sizing:

• 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 ½” x 6″ baskets for every two feet above the bar.

Sizing and Styles:

• Rectangular Baskets: 2-1/2” x 6″
  – Standard Stock Lengths include 18″, 24″, 30″, 36″. Other lengths are built to order.

  Round Baskets: 2 1/2″ Diameter x Length
  – Standard Stock Lengths include 18″, 24″, 30″, and 36″. Other lengths are built to order.

  
  

  BASKET AMPERAGE & ANODE HOOKS

• Rectangular Baskets are standard with 50 AMPS/Basket Double Contact Hooks. Higher Amperage is available (i.e., 100 Amps, 150 Amps and 200 Plus Amps).

• To determine the AMPS needed per basket, please use the following formula:

• AMPS needed per Basket =

• Total AMPS of TANK

• Total # of Baskets

  
  

• Amperage Rating Per Anode Hook:

• 25AMP = 1/8″ x 1″ Double Contact Hook or 3/8″ Square Bar Hook

• 50AMP = 1/4″ x 1″ Double Contact Hook or 1/2″ Square Bar Hook

• 75AMP = 3/8″ x 1″ Double Contact Hook or 5/8″ Square Bar Hook

• 100AMP = 1/2″ x 1″ Double Contact Hook or 3/4″ Square Bar Hook

  
  

• Normal Application:

• Inverted “V” Lift Hooks

• Inverted “U” Hooks

• “T” Handle Lift Hooks

• Reverse Lift Hooks for easier access in lifting baskets

• Submergible Hooks

• Loading Chutes for easier anode loading

• Mesh on 4 sides of basket for greater anode to cathode ratio

  
  

  
  

• For Heavy Duty applications, We offers the following anode basket options:

• Heavier hooks for strength and current carrying capabilities

• Ti Clad Copper Hooks for higher amperage rating

• Thicker mesh material to minimize bulging of basket

• Thicker side channel construction

• Mesh Selection & Anode Quantities

• Three Mesh Types Available: Perforated, Mini-Expanded and Poly Propylene

• Perforated:

• ½” Diameter on 11/16″ staggered centers

• 50% mesh open area

• Mini-Expanded:

•  3/16″ SWD x 1/2″ LWD

• 65% mesh open area

• Perforated Poly Propylene:

• 1/4″ Diameter on 3/8″ staggered centers

• 40% Mesh Open Area

• Examples – Quantities of Anodes to Fill Baskets (lbs./inch of length):

• Rectangular (2-1/2″ x 6″ x L)

• Nickel Buttons:  3 lbs.

• Copper Chunks:  2-1/2 lbs.

• 2″ Copper Balls:  2 lbs.

• Round (2-1/2″ Dia. x XL)

• Nickel Buttons:  .80 lbs.

• Copper Chunks:  .75 lbs

• 2″ Copper Balls:  625 lbs.