Cathodic Protection Specialists

Guard Metal.
Sacrifice the Anode,
Not the Asset.

BASTROL engineers high-performance sacrificial anodes that silently protect marine vessels, pipelines, offshore structures, and storage tanks from electrochemical corrosion — extending asset life by decades.

25+ yr
Industry Experience
3 alloys
Zinc · Aluminum · Magnesium
98%
Corrosion Protection Rate
60+
Countries Served
The Science

How Cathodic Protection Works

Sacrificial anodes exploit galvanic chemistry: a more active metal corrodes preferentially, channeling destructive electrochemical energy away from the structure you need to protect.

Galvanic Coupling

When two dissimilar metals are immersed in an electrolyte (seawater, soil, concrete), the less noble metal acts as an anode and oxidizes, protecting the more noble cathode.

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Anode Attachment

BASTROL anodes are bolted, welded, or bonded directly to the protected structure, creating a reliable low-resistance electrical connection essential for current flow.

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Ionic Current Flow

Metal ions migrate from the anode through the electrolyte to the structure surface, keeping it at a potential that suppresses anodic dissolution of the substrate.

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Scheduled Replacement

As the anode is consumed, it is simply replaced — no downtime to the primary structure. BASTROL provides consumption monitoring and renewal programs to keep protection continuous.

Product Range

Anode Alloys & Form Factors

Every environment demands a different electrochemical strategy. We manufacture three primary alloy families, each available in multiple geometries and attachment configurations.

Marine · Offshore

Zinc Anodes

The workhorse of seawater protection. High-purity zinc alloys deliver consistent driving voltage and are ideal for ships, docks, and offshore platforms in saline environments.

Alloy StandardMil-A-18001K / EN 12496
Driving Voltage−250 mV vs steel
Current Capacity780 A·h/kg
Efficiency≥ 95%
Forms AvailableFlat · Hull · Collar · Bracelet
Seawater · Brackish · Freshwater

Aluminum Anodes

Superior capacity-to-weight ratio makes aluminum the preferred choice for offshore structures and subsea pipelines where buoyancy and service life are both critical.

Alloy StandardMil-A-24779(SH) / DNV
Driving Voltage−300 mV vs steel
Current Capacity2,400–2,700 A·h/kg
Efficiency≥ 90%
Forms AvailableFlush · Slender · Pendent · Bracelet
Soil · Concrete · Freshwater

Magnesium Anodes

High driving voltage makes magnesium essential for protection in high-resistivity soils, buried pipelines, water heaters, and reinforced concrete where zinc or aluminum lack sufficient output.

Alloy StandardASTM B843 / M1C / H1
Driving Voltage−700 mV vs steel
Current Capacity1,100 A·h/kg
Efficiency50–55%
Forms AvailableRod · Ribbon · Packaged · Block
Industries Served

Built for the Harshest Environments

From the hull of a supertanker to the foundation of an offshore wind farm, BASTROL anodes are engineered and certified for your specific operating conditions.

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Marine Vessels

Hull anodes, rudder anodes, propeller shaft anodes, and sea chest protection for commercial and naval fleets.

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Oil & Gas

Subsea pipelines, risers, jacket structures, storage tanks, and wellhead protection in deepwater and tidal zones.

Port & Harbor

Piers, jetties, dolphins, sheet piling, and floating docks in tidal and brackish estuarine environments.

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Water Infrastructure

Potable water tanks, water heaters, cooling systems, and municipal pipelines protected from internal corrosion.

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Offshore Wind

Monopile foundations, transition pieces, and inter-array cable protection for offshore renewable energy structures.

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Civil Infrastructure

Bridge piers, reinforced concrete, substructures, and buried metallic elements in coastal and urban environments.

Engineering You Can
Measure in Millivolts

We don't just cast metal — we certify electrochemical performance against international standards and back every order with traceable quality documentation.

  • Alloy Purity Control

    Every heat is spectrographically analyzed to ensure alloy composition meets or exceeds MIL, DNV, and ASTM standards before casting.

  • Electrochemical Performance Testing

    Capacitance, driving voltage, and consumption rate tested per EN 12496, NACE TM0190, and DNV RP-B401 protocols with full certificate of conformity.

  • Custom Geometry Engineering

    Our in-house design team optimizes anode geometry and placement for your structure's surface area, electrolyte resistivity, and required protection period.

  • Global Logistics & Stocking

    Regional inventory hubs and ship-direct capability ensure anodes reach dry-dock, yard, or offshore installation on schedule, worldwide.

Certifications & Standards Compliance

  • ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Type Approval
  • DNV GL Type Approval — Aluminum & Zinc Anodes
  • Bureau Veritas (BV) — Marine Product Certificate
  • Lloyd's Register (LR) Type Approval
  • ASTM B418 / B843 Material Compliance
  • MIL-A-18001K / MIL-A-24779(SH)
  • EN 12496 — Galvanic Anodes for Offshore Structures
  • ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System
  • NACE TM0190 & RP-0290 Test Methods
Get in Touch

Request a Quote or Technical Consultation

Tell us about your structure, environment, and protection requirements. Our engineers will respond with a specification recommendation and quotation within 24 hours.

BASTROL International

Our technical sales and engineering teams are available to assist with specification, sizing calculations, and delivery logistics for any project size.

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Email info@bastrol.com
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Phone +1 (939) 321-4611
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Headquarters Interamericana Gardens Apt. A09 B2
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
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Response Time Technical quotes within 24 hours
Emergency orders: same day