Cathodic Protection Anode Supplier
Optimum Anode Technologies’ proprietary MMO and platinum coatings on high-value titanium substrates deliver reliable corrosion resistance across soil, freshwater, brackish water, and seawater applications.
Optimum Cathodic Protection: Dimensionally Stable Anodes for Every Environment
Optimum Anode Technologies is a trusted cathodic protection anode supplier, delivering cost-effective, dimensionally stable anodes that are both reliable and competitively priced for a wide range of impressed current cathodic protection applications.
We supply mixed metal oxide (MMO) and platinum catalytic coatings sintered to titanium substrates, producing anodes that are lightweight, durable, and built for long service life.
Our proprietary catalysts perform across the most demanding environments while our high-value metal substrates ensure superior corrosion resistance.
For a comprehensive overview of our cathodic protection anodes including substrates, coatings, anode shapes, and application benefits, download our full product guide.
Cathodic Protection Anodes Shapes and Configurations
Optimum Anode Technologies manufactures cathodic protection anode equipment in a wide range of shapes and configurations, each engineered to meet the specific demands of your application and operating environment.
From wire and tubular anodes for pipeline and storage tank protection to mesh and ribbon configurations for concrete structures, every anode is carefully crafted on a titanium substrate with MMO or platinum coatings for maximum durability and performance.
anode shapes and benefits
Titanium Wire Anodes
• Lightweight - e.g., 100 feet of titanium wire weighs less than 2.5 lbs. Ductile - can be tied in a knot without damage.
• Composite materials eliminate problems with breakage of brittle material such as graphite and silicon iron.
• Dimensional stability eliminates associated problems with connection seals.
• Compatible with widest range of cathodic protection media (water, coke, seawater, brackish water).
• Superior corrosion resistance vs. graphite and silicon iron.
• Long life.
• Ideal for: storage tanks, pipelines, water heaters, cable shielding, linear anode systems, canister anodes.
Ti-Clad Copper Wire Anodes
• Lightweight - e.g., 100 ft weighs less than 2.5 lbs.
• Ductile - can be tied in a knot without damage.
• Composite materials eliminate problems with breakage of brittle material such as graphite and silicon iron.
• Dimensional stability eliminates associated problems with connection seals.
• Compatible with the widest range of cathodic protection media (water, coke, seawater, brackish water).
• Lower electrical resistance vs. solid titanium.
• Long life.
• Ideal for: storage tanks, pipelines, water heaters, cable shielding, linear anode systems, canister anodes.
Tubular Anodes
• Lightweight - e.g., typical tube weighs less than 1lb.
• Composite materials eliminate problems with breakage of brittle materials such as graphite and silicon iron.
• Dimensional stability eliminates problems assodated with connection seals.
• Compatible with the widest range of cathodic protection media (water, coke, seawater, brackish water).
• Highest current capacity per anode.
• Installed ground bed costs can be 20-50% less than with silicon iron and graphite.
• Long life.
• Ideal for: underground structures (well casings, pipelines storage tanks), concrete and steel piers, pilings and
bulkheads.
Ribbon Anodes
• Lightweight - e.g., 100 ft of the ⅙-in. (6.35 mm) ribbon weighs slightly more than 1 lb.
• Composite material eliminates the brittle issues encountered with graphite and silicon iron.
• Dimensional stability eliminates issues associated with connection seals.
• Compatible with a wide range of cathodic protection media (fresh water, coke, seawater, brackish water).
• Superior corrosion resistance vs. graphite, silicon iron, and other altemative materials.
• Conveniently cut and welded in the field to suit various geometries.
• Long life.
• Ideal for: storage tanks, concrete.
Rod Anodes
• Lightweight - e.g., typical titanium rod weighs just 0.13 lb per ft at Y2-in. diameter.
• Composite materials eliminate problems with breakage of brittle material such as graphite and silicon iron.
• Dimensional stability eliminates issues associated with connection seals.
• Compatible with a wide range of compatible protection media (fresh water, coke, seawater, brackish water).
• Long life.
• Ideal for: power plant heat exchangers/water boxes, jetties.
Mesh Anodes
• Lightweight - e.g., a 250-ft coil of ribbon mesh weighs just 4-8 lbs.
• Ductile - composite material exhibits characteristics of the titanium substrate, which is highly malleable.
• Dimensional stability assures excellent contact with media and a stable surface for seals.
• Compatible with a wide range of compatible protection media (fresh water, coke, seawater, brackish water).
• Conveniently cut and welded in the field to suit various structures and geometries.
• Long life.
• Ideal for: concrete structures, parking garages, bridge decks.
Custom Manufactured Cathodic Protection Anodes
• Complex shapes that best fit your application - e.g., ellipticals, spheres or any special form you require.
• Choose the best coating for your custom fabrication, induding niobium, tantalum, aluminum, zinc, or magnesium (in addition to ruthenium, iridium, platinum, or palladium).
Custom manufactured cathodic protection anodes
When standard configurations don’t meet your requirements, Optimum Anode Technologies manufactures custom cathodic protection anodes in complex shapes tailored to your exact application.
Custom anodes are available with a wide selection of coatings, including mixed metal oxide, platinum, and other specialized formulations to match your operating environment.
BENEFITS OF optimum cathodic protection
- Expert Selection:
Our technology experts evaluate your specific application, environment, and performance goals before recommending the optimal coating and substrate combination.
- Energy-Efficient:
Anodes operate at low anodic potentials with dimensional stability that maintains consistent, low power consumption throughout the full design life.
- Environmentally Safe:
All anodes are non-toxic, insoluble, and lead-free. This makes them easily recycled or scrapped at end of life with no environmental liabilities.
- Standard or Custom-Engineered Solutions:
Maximize your cathodic protection with dimensionally stable anode products from Optimum Anode Technologies™. Choose from our family of standard, high- performance offerings. However, if your needs go beyond off-the-shelf solutions, we are ready to provide a custom design that best fits your special requirements and provides the greatest benefits.
Standard or custom, all our anodes are made from the same high- quality manufacturing process – without breaking the bank.
Choose from a wide array of shapes – wire, ribbon, tubular, rod, mesh, or custom manufactured parts – to reap the greatest benefits for your particular application.
technical resources
You’ll find product information, reactive metals information, corrosion charts, calculators and much more in the TITAN Technical Resource Center.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cathodic Protection Anodes
What is impressed current cathodic protection?
Impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) is a corrosion prevention method that uses an external power source to drive protective current through a dimensionally stable anode to the structure being protected. It is widely used to protect pipelines, storage tanks, marine structures, and reinforced concrete.
How do I choose the right cathodic protection anode for my application?
The right anode depends on your operating environment, structure type, and current requirements. Factors such as soil resistivity, water chemistry, required current output, and installation method all influence whether a wire, tubular, mesh, ribbon, rod, or custom configuration is the best fit. Our engineering team can help determine the optimal solution.
What coatings are available for cathodic protection anodes?
Optimum Anode Technologies offers MMO and platinum catalytic coatings sintered to titanium substrates. The right coating is selected based on your specific application, environmental conditions, and desired service life.
Why choose titanium substrates for cathodic protection anodes?
Titanium substrates are lightweight, highly corrosion-resistant, and dimensionally stable, helping them maintain consistent performance and low energy consumption throughout the full design life of the anode. Unlike graphite and silicon iron alternatives, titanium eliminates brittleness and breakage concerns across all common cathodic protection environments.
CONTACT US
Optimum Anode’s coatings are selected by our technology experts, but only after we listen to your needs.
Together, we determine the specifics of your application. We work with you to identify the details and nuances of the technical, operational, longevity aspects of your application and your projected goals.
Email: sales@optimumanodes.com
Camarillo, CA 93012 USA
Optimum Anode’s coatings are selected by our technology experts, but only after we listen to your needs.
Together, we determine the specifics of your application. We work with you to identify the details and nuances of the technical, operational, longevity aspects of your application and your projected goals.
Email: sales@optimumanodes.com
Camarillo, CA 93012 USA
