Anodes

Dynamic Castings, Inc. supplies high-quality sacrificial anodes designed to provide effective corrosion protection for marine applications. Customers may choose between Zinc Anodes or Aluminum Anodes, depending on vessel type and operating conditions. All Dynamic Castings, Inc. anodes are guaranteed to conform with U.S. military standards, ensuring consistent quality, reliable protection, and long-term performance in harsh marine environments.

» SACRIFICIAL ANODES - ZINC / ALUMINUM ANODES

Types :

  • Bolted
  • Welded
  • Wrap Around
  • Shaft Anodes
  • Special Size

DYNACAST ZINC ANODES (WELDED type)

Dynacast Sacrificial Anodes are Manufactured in strict accordance with MIL - A - 1800 - E. With our extensive Inventory of moulds, we can make almost any shape and size as required.

DC4 Welded (G)

  • A = 260
  • B = 168
  • C = 110
  • D = 50
  • E = 50
  • F = 5
  • G
  • Average Weight = 4.15 kgs.

DC8

  • A = 410
  • B = 300
  • C = 110
  • D = 50
  • E = 50
  • F = 5
  • G
  • Average Weight = 8.10 kgs.

DC12

  • A = 513
  • B = 373
  • C = 110
  • D = 50
  • E = 50
  • F = 5
  • G
  • Average Weight = 12.35 kgs.

DC12 w/ 4 Strap

  • A = 353
  • B = 147
  • C = 113
  • D = 50
  • E = 30
  • F = 5
  • G = 213
  • Average Weight = 12.35 kgs.

DC 17.5

  • A = 622
  • B = 496
  • C = 120
  • D = 50
  • E = 50
  • F = 8
  • G = 250
  • Average Weight = 17.85 kgs.

ZINC MIL - A - 18001 - E (%)

  • Cadmium (Cd) = 0.025 - 0.07
  • Aluminum (Al) = 0.1 - 0.5
  • Copper (Cu) = 0.005 max
  • Zinc (Zn) = Remainder
  • Iron (Fe) = 0.005 max
  • Lead (Pb) = 0.006 max
  • Others (each) = 0.10 max
ZINC MIL - A - 18001 - E (%)

ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES

  • Efficiency = 95%
  • Capacity = 780 Ampere hours per kg.
  • Potential = -1.10V Cu/CoSo Ref.
  • Consumptions = 11.2 kgs. per Ampere year

SPECIAL SIZE ANODES

Also Available: Special Sizes zinc anodes for Engine Blocks, Cylinder Heads, Sea Chest, Ballast Tanks and Heat Exchanger.

ZINC ALLOY CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

DYNACAST ALUMINUM ANODES

Aluminum Anodes for:

• Offshore and project anodes

• Harbor facility & sea port anodes

• Pipe line in seawater

• Oil tank anodes

• Hull anode bolt-on and weld on

• Ballast tank anodes

• Sea water exchange cooler

Chemical Composition (% by Weight)

  • Indium ( In) = 0.015 - 0.025
  • Titanium (Ti) = 0.025
  • Others (each) = 0.003 max
  • Zinc (Zn) = 4.75 - 5.25
  • Iron (Fe) = 0.07 max
  • Silicon (Si) = 0.10 max
  • Others (each) = 0.003 max
  • Aluminum (Ai) = Remainder

ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES

  • Efficiency = 90%
  • Potential = -1.10V Ag/Ag Cl ref.
  • Capacity = 2700 Ampere hours per kg.
  • Consumption = 3.27 kgs. per Ampere year

BOLTED Type

BOLTED Type

TYPE

DC 1.5 Bolted

  • A = 190
  • B = 28
  • C = 68
  • D = 78
  • E = 38
  • F = 31
  • G = 19.5
  • Average Weight = 1.53 kgs.

DC 2 Bolted

  • A = 162
  • B = 25
  • C = 87
  • D = 75
  • E = 38
  • F = 31
  • G = 19.5
  • Average Weight = 2.78 kgs.

DC 4 Bolted

  • A = 245
  • B = 40
  • C = 100
  • D = 105
  • E = 44
  • F = 29
  • G = 19.1
  • Average Weight = 4.10 kgs.

DC 8 Bolted

  • A = 318
  • B = 46
  • C = 105
  • D = 165
  • E = 47.6
  • F = 31.8
  • G = 19.7
  • Average Weight = 8.26 kgs.

DC 12 Bolted

  • A = 480
  • B = 60
  • C = 80
  • D = 230
  • E = 50
  • F = 30
  • G = 22
  • Average Weight = 12 kgs.

WELDED Type

TYPE

DC8 Wrap Around

  • A = 305
  • B = 279
  • C = 126
  • D = 13
  • E = 13
  • F = 38
  • G = 06
  • F = 152
  • Average Weight = 8.0 kgs.

DC12 Wrap Around

  • A = 406
  • B = 381
  • C = 127
  • D = 12.5
  • E = 12.5
  • F = 38
  • G = 06
  • F = 152
  • Average Weight = 12.0 kgs.

WRAP AROUND Type

Get in Touch with us

We are always happy to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us and we’ll get back to you soon.