Aluminum "Hull" Anodes by Farwest Corrosion

For Seawater Application. Designed to Mount to Submerged Surfaces: Hulls, Piles, Piping & More

  • Description

    Aluminum anodes have long been used in the fight against corrosion. Applications for aluminum anodes include ship hulls, tank interiors, offshore structures, submerged pipelines, piers, pilings, etc.
      
    ALOLINE aluminum anodes are designed for optimum performance under a variety of environmental conditions and temperature ranges. Cast in different sizes and weights, ALOLINE anodes provide maximum performance in seawater and brackish environments.

  • Typical Chemical Composition

    Element Percentage
    Indium (In)
    Zinc (Zn)
    Silicon (Si)
    Copper (Cu)
    Iron (Fe)
    Cadmium (Cd)
    Others, each
    Others, total
    Aluminum    		 0.016 to 0.02%
    4.75 to 5.75%
    0.08 to 0.12%
    0.003% Maximum
    0.12% Maximum
    0.002% Maximum
    0.02% Maximum
    0.05% Maximum
    Remainder

     

    Performance Characteristics

    Anode Capacity
    Potential (Calomel)
    Consumption Rate    		 1150 amp hours per pound (Minimum)
    1.080 volts (Minimum)
    7.6 pounds per amp year

  • Available Sizes 
    All dimensions are approximate

    Aluminum anodes are available in many different shapes, weights, and core configurations. While many of these configurations are listed in the following charts, many more anodes are available but not shown.  

    For assistance selecting the appropriate anode, contact a Farwest customer service representative for assistance.

    Anode
    Number    		 Weight (lbs) Length (in) Width (in) Height Core
    Dimensions (in)
    Alum. Core La Lc Wb Wt H (in)
    10FM 9 1 12 16 2½ 3½ 2½ 3/16 x1¼
    20FM 18 2 20 25 3 4½ 2½ 3/16 x1½
    29FM 26 3 24 29 4½ 5½ 2½ 3/16 x1½
    37FM 34 3 36 41 3 5 2½ 3/16 x1½
    94FM 87 7 54½ 62 4 4½ 3¾ 1/4" x 1½
    110FM 101 9 77 84 4 4½ 3 3/8 1/4" x 1½
    144FM 135 9 72 84 7 8 3 1/4" x 1½
    270FM 245 25 90 102 6¾ 7¼ 4 1/4" x 2½


    Anode
    Number    		 Weight (lbs) Length (in) Width (in) Height Core
    Dimensions (in)
    Alum. Core La Lc Wb Wt H (in)
    11FM 9 2 12 10 5 6 1½ 3/16 x1¼
    40FM 35 5 18 17 9 9 2¼ 1/4 x 2
    61FM 56 5 18 17 9 9 3 5/8 1/4 x 2
    80FM 76 4 48 10 4 4 4 1/4" x 1½
    95FM 91 4 72 13¾ 7 7¾ 2 1/4" x 1½
    144FM 140 4 72 14 7 8 3 1/4" x 1½
    284FM 280 4 72 14 7 8 6 1/4" x 2½

    Anode
    Number    		 Weight (lbs) Length (in) Width (in) Height Core
    Dimensions (in)
    Alum. Core La Lc Wb Wt Wc H (in)
    158FM 140 18 40 52 5¾ 6¾ 18¾ 5½ 3/8 x 2
    237FM 212 25 60 68 5¾ 6¾ 12¾ 6 1/2 x 2