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Anodeflex 1500 is a long-line flexible anode for impressed-current cathodic protection of buried pipelines, in-plant piping and of ongrade or buried storage tanks. Consists of:

• Central Copper Conductor: Proprietary 19x7 stand #6 AWG (~13mm2 ) tinned-copper wire serving as a low resistance bus bar to deliver the required current over considerable distance without incurring substantial longitudinal voltage drop.
• Conductive Polymer: 0.5 in / 13 mm in diameter continuous extrusion, sealing the copper conductor from chemical attack yet allowing current to flow through from the conductor to the environment all along its length. The compound is a cross-linked linear low-density polyethylene that contains proprietary conductive carbon contents.
• Carbon Backfill: Pre-packaged, high performance calcined petroleum carbon backfill, serving as the active matrix in which the electrochemical reactions take place. Designed for minimum 20- year service life at maximum current output of 16 mA/ft. or 52 mA/m.
• Anode System: Carbon backfill combines with the conductive polymer coated cable to act as an anode.
• Fabric Jacket: Integrated woven, acid resistant and porous jacket holding the carbon backfill in place around the anode.
• Protective Braid: Tough, porous, non-conductive protective braid enhancing the abrasion and damage resistance of the fabric jacket.

The manufacturing process ensures a tightly packed fill material for optimum durability and performance. The synthetic jacket and protective braiding make the product ideal for installation through trenching or directional drilling.

Key Features & Benefits: 

• Anode is in close proximity to the pipeline
• Distributes current uniformly over total length of pipeline
• No over or under protection
• Prevents accelerated coating disbondment
• More effective & economical than a series of discrete anodes
• Independent of variations in soil resistivity
• Pipeline Rehabilitation without excavation
• A fraction of the cost of recoating
• No loss of revenue or supply interruptions
• No safety problems associated with working on live lines
• Long continuous circuit lengths • 90% fewer joints compared to conventional anode systems
• Avoids interference and stray current problems
• Enhances long-term performance • Focuses current on the target structure
• Improves protection and cost efficiency
• Pre-packaging carbon backfill
• Loresco SC-3 product (or approved alternate)
• Ensures low resistance ground bed all the time
• Ensures the polymer coated cable is centered
• Simplifies field installation, fast & cost effective
• Installation with standard cable laying equipment