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SPL™-FBR-Anode

SPL™-FBR-Anode

The MATCOR SPL-FBR-Anode is an impressed current linear anode in coke backfill for cathodic protection of pipelines, congested areas, and above-ground storage tank bottoms. Available in standard lengths up to 1,640 ft, it installs by cable plow, trenching, or manual excavation.

MATCOR SPL Linear Anode
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SPL™-FBR-Anode Key Benefits

Single package linear anode system  
Uniform current distribution
Flexible
Cable plow, trench, or other
Continuous mixed metal oxide anode
Patented Kynex® waterproof connections

SPL™-FBR-Anode Components

  • Anode: continuous mixed metal oxide anode sized for the rated current output and life.
  • Cable: a continuous high molecular weight polyethylene covered stranded copper cable sized for the current rating.
  • Kynex Waterproof Connections: the Kynex connections between the anode and the internal header cable are spaced to provide uniform current distribution.
  • Backfill: conductive coke backfill, machine-packed inside the fabric housing.
  • Fabric Housing: a continuous non-degrading fabric formulated for SPL-Anodes that allows water and vapors to pass, but contains the coke backfill.
  • Braiding: heavy duty and *color-coded for easy identification. *Yellow thread=25mA/ft rating; White thread=100mA/ft rating; Red thread=200mA/ft rating.
  • Packaging: supplied on wooden reels and suitable for export.

Note: Some larger cables and anodes for special orders may use the standard MATCOR five-step connection process.

SPL-FBR™ Linear Anode Color Coding

Current Output Rating Color Code
25 mA/ft Yellow
100 mA/ft White
200 mA/ft Red
400 mA/ft White and Red

Notes:

  • Higher outputs are available.
  • Rating is based on single anode in soil/coke.
  • Design Life: Minimum of 25 years at the rated output.
  • See MATCOR’s SPL-FBR Update for more on linear anode color coding.

SPL™-FBR-Anode Design

The SPL-FBR-Anode can be designed for any application using the rated current outputs and is available in standard long lengths of 500 ft (152 m), 1000 ft (305 m) and 1,640 ft (500 m). Custom lengths up to 2500 ft (762 m) are also available.Contact MATCOR for assistance with designing or ordering SPL-FBR-Anodes.

SPL™-FBR-Anode Installation

The SPL-FBR-Anode can be installed by laying it in a hand- or machine-dug trench or cable plowing. The linear anode can be easily field cut to appropriate lengths and/or it can be spliced to other SPL-FBR-Anode segments. Please see the SPL Linear Anode Installation Manual below or contact MATCOR for assistance with your installation.

SPL Linear Anode Installation Manual

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