Metal Finishing Equipment Anodizing Baskets

Basic information

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.

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.

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.

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

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

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:

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 AND 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 ANODE MATERIAL TO FILL BASKETS (LBS./INCH OF LENGTH)

Rectangular (2-1/2″ x 6″ x L)

Nickel Buttons: 3lbs.

Copper Chunks: 2- 1/2 lbs

2″ Copper Balls: 2lbs.

Round (2-1/2″ Dia. x XL)

Nickel Buttons: .80 lbs.

Copper Chunks: .75 lbs.

2″ Copper Balls: 625 lbs.