Anode Baskets

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

MESH TYPES:

	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:

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:

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