Cathodic Protection (CP) market leaders, BAC Corrosion Control Ltd, have added to their steel in concrete protection range yet further by introducing a new specialist anode system which is manufactured by Italian anode manufacturer Chemical Newtech.
The relationship between BAC and Chemical Newtech has progressed over the last few months and it is expected to be developed yet further into the future enabling both sides of the partnership to offer the other one opportunities and benefits.
The mixed metal oxide (MMO) coated titanium mesh anode is a durable product designed for impressed current cathodic protection systems. The MMO coating, with industrially proven lifetime characteristics, ensures an even and high performance current distribution.
The high purity titanium metal substrate has proven chemical corrosion resistance, low system electrical resistance, and high mechanical integrity against breakage. These mesh anodes are tested to, and meet, NACE TM0108-2008 and TM0294-2007 test methods as a minimum, and can be installed in such a way so as to achieve a long term service life. The mesh is available in several standard widths or can be specially sized.
It is anticipated that this anode will lead the way in a revised range of MMO coated anodes to be offered by BAC, which are also manufactured by Chemical Newtech, for use in various markets including steel in concrete, alongside this mesh system, and also tank protection, power stations and buried structures.