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.

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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.

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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.

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    Alloy Purity Control

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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