Sacrificial

Anodes
Zinc and Aluminium Anodes
Weld-on Hull Anodes
Bolt-on Hull Anodes
Bolt-on Disc Anodes

A Longer Life

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A Longer Life
Since MME Group controls the entire chain of production of sacrificial anodes, we can easily cater to our clients
specific needs. Whether it is an Ethernet-accessible impressed current system, a well balanced sacrificial anode layout
or a hybrid system, MME Group will always design the optimum.

A longer life is our mission, put into practice every day by our dedicated staff.

MME Group has a large foundry for the manufacturing of sacrificial anodes for the marine, offshore, renewable energy
and civil engineering industries. With a unique manufacturing process, using different disciplines like insert
manufacturing, grit blasting and anode casting on just one dedicated worksite, MME Group is able to comply with
the strictest requirements for quality as well as short delivery terms. An efficient certification structure guarantees an
accurate and professional order processing.

About MME Group

One of MME Groups specialities is corrosion control by means of cathodic protection. Since steel is the most widely used
material for marine structures such as ships, offshore platforms, harbour structures and lock gates, corrosion
protection is necessary to ensure a longer life for these investments.

Our anodes are produced in a 4.000 square meters production facility, fully owned by MME Group. The foundry
operates under an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System, and produces high quality anodes at competitive
prices. In addition, our foundry can produce custom-made anodes at short notice.

More than 100 different types of anodes are available in zinc and aluminium alloys. This diversity, in combination with
the possibility to produce moulds for non-standard anodes, enables MME Group to guarantee a longer lifetime for your
investment. Since the establishment of our foundry, millions of anodes have been produced for the cathodic protection of
ships, quay walls, jetties, lock gates and offshore structures.

Our anodes can be distributed quickly and efficiently, either directly from the foundry site in Kent (UK), from our
extensive main warehouse in Rotterdam or from various distributors.

MME Engineering, Ltd. MME Group

Unit 3, Faversham Shipyard Rietdekkerstraat 16
Upper Brents 2984 BM Ridderkerk
Faversham The Netherlands
Kent ME13 7DZ
United Kingdom E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +31 (0)180 48 28 28
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: +31 (0)180 46 22 40
Tel. +44 (0) 1795 53 55 59
Fax. +44 (0) 1795 53 63 74
Choosing Zinc or Aluminium as alloy for
Sacrificial Anodes
General
Traditionally many companies prefer to use zinc instead of aluminium. MME advices the use of aluminium instead of zinc
for the following reasons:

1. Price of anode material

Due to the fact that the capacity of aluminium (2700 A hr/Kg) is almost 3.5 times higher than zinc (780 A hr /Kg) the total
amount of required anode material (Kg) is less. This results in a cheaper Cathodic Protection System to that given by zinc
with an equal level of protection.

2. Price of Installation
As the total weight of anode material for a system using aluminium is less compared to a system using zinc
anodes the installation costs for a system using aluminium anodes will also be less.

3. Multi Effective
In brackish water aluminium anodes work more effectively than zinc, due to the higher driving voltage of
aluminium.

4. Environmental Pollution
Compared to aluminium alloys, zinc is considered to be less neutral to the environment.
 MATERIAAL METINGEN EUROPE B.V.

Anode Recommendations


 
  
  

In saltwater, both Zinc and Aluminium are suitable, but Aluminium is the only material that will
reactivate when the boat is put back in the water.

 
 
  
  

Aluminium is the only recommended material for brackish water.


 
  
  

Aluminium and Magnesium are both suitable for use in fresh water. However an increase in the
amout of pollutants found in fresh water can cause the magnesium anode to overprotect the boat.
Therefore, Aluminium is the safest option.

These recommendations apply to steel structures. For more detailed information, please consult
your local distributor.


 
 



 

 

 


Alloy specifications of standard Sacrificial Anodes
General
The below mentioned alloys have been chosen with great care to ensure an even
corrosion pattern, reliable electrical capacity and a long working life. These alloys are used for standard sacrificial an-
odes. On request Materiaal Metingen Europe can cast anodes with different alloy specifications.

Element Range (%)

Zinc (Zn) 3.50 - 5.00
Titanium (Ti) 0.01 - 0.05
Silicon (Si) 0.05 - 0.20
Bismuth (Bi) 0.05 - 0.15
Indium (In) 0.02 - 0.05
Copper (Cu) 0.01 max
Iron (Fe) 0.15 max
Others each 0.10 max
Aluminium Balance

Nominal electrical capacity: 2700 AmpHr/Kg

Nominal open circuit potential: -1100 mV vs Ag/AgCl (seawater) reference cell

ZINC ALLOY acc. US MIL Spec. A-18001K

Element Range (%)

Aluminium (Al) 0.10 - 0.5
Cadmium (Cd) 0.025 - 0.07
Copper (Cu) 0.005 max
Iron (Fe) 0.005 max
Lead (Pb) 0.006 max
Others total 0.10 max
Zinc (Zn) Balance
Nominal electrical capacity: 780 AmpHr/Kg
Nominal open circuit potential: -1050 mV vs Ag/AgCl (seawater) reference cell

The copper, iron and lead contents of our normal zinc alloys are usually less then 0.003% each.
Zinc Hull Anodes Zinc Hull Anodes

MME 0Z MME 4Z

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.60 kg Overall Zn anode Core Gross 4.5 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.50 kg 200 x 40 x 25 mm 120 x 40 x 25 mm 10 x 3 mm Nett 4.0 kg 440 x 85 x 45 mm 305 x 85 x 45 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 1Z MME 4ZS

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 1.1 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 4.4 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.0 kg 260 x 60 x 32 mm 180 x 60 x 32 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 4.0 kg 310 x 105 x 35 mm 200 x 105 x 35 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 2Z MME 5Z

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 2.1 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 5.5 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 2.0 kg 300 x 75 x 38 mm 220 x 75 x 38 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 5.0 kg 440 x 90 x 40 mm 290 x 90 x 40 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 3Z MME 5ZS

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 3.1 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 5.5 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 3.0 kg 300 x 95 x 30 mm 200 x 95 x 30 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 5.0 kg 440 x 100 x 40 mm 275 x 100 x 40 mm 30 x 5 mm
Zinc Bolt-on Hull Anodes Zinc Bolt-on Hull Anodes

MME 10ZB MME 33ZB

Weight Dimensions Hole centres 200 mm Weight Dimensions

Gross 1.3 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 3.6 kg Slots 75 mm Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.0 kg 230 x 70 x 30 mm 170 x 70 x 30 mm 25 x 3 mm Nett 3.3 kg Centres 155 mm 320 x 72 x 44 mm 40 x 5 mm

MME 20ZB MME 40ZB

Weight Dimensions Hole centres 200 mm Weight Dimensions

Gross 2.3 kg Overall Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 4.2 kg Slots 25 mm Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 2.0 kg 230 x 80 x 40 mm 160 x 80 x 40 mm 25 x 3 mm Nett 4.0 kg Centres 200 mm 305 x 88 x 38 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 24ZB MME 70ZB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 2.4 kg Slots 75 mm Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 7.5 kg Slots 27 mm Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 2.7 kg Centres 155 mm 320 x 72 x 33 mm 40 x 5 mm Nett 7.0 kg Centres 229 mm 450 x 102 x 40 mm 40 x 5 mm

MME 30ZB MME 01ZB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 3.2 kg Slots 25 mm Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 1.1 kg Slots 11 / 22 mm Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 3.0 kg Centres 200 mm 305 x 78 x 38 mm 30 x 5 mm Nett 1.0 kg Centres 80 mm 150 x 60 x 25 mm 30 x 3 mm
Zinc Bolt-on Disc Anodes Zinc Bolt-on Disc Anodes

MME 03ZB MME 27ZB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.3 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 2.8 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.25 kg 50 x 35 mm 35 x 3 mm Nett 2.7 kg 160 x 25 mm 50 x 3 mm

MME 05ZB MME 41ZB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.53 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 4.2 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.5 kg 70 x 35 mm 35 x 3 mm Nett 4.1 kg 160 x 35 mm 50 x 3 mm

MME 1ZB MME 71ZB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 1.1 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 7.2 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.0 kg 100 x 25 mm 50 x 3 mm Nett 7.1 kg 230 x 25 mm 50 x 3 mm

MME 2ZB

Weight Dimensions
Gross 2.1 kg Zn anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 2.0 kg 138 x 35 mm 50 x 3 mm
Zinc Pencil Anodes Brass Plugs

Type Dimensions in mm Thread Weight Type Thread Suitable for

Lenght Diameter Grams External Internal
MME ZP10-50 50 mm 10 mm 1/4 whit 28 grams BP1 - Brass Plug 1/4 npt 1/4 whit ZP10-50 / ZP10-100
MME ZP10-100 100 mm 10 mm 1/4 whit 56 grams BP2 - Brass Plug 3/8 npt 1/4 whit ZP12-50 / ZP12-100
MME ZP12-50 50 mm 12 mm 1/4 whit 40 grams BP3 - Brass Plug 1/2 npt 3/8 whit ZP16-50 / ZP16-100
MME ZP12-100 100 mm 12 mm 1/4 whit 80 grams BP4 - Brass Plug 3/4 npt 3/8 whit ZP20-50 / ZP20-100
MME ZP16-50 50 mm 16 mm 3/8 whit 71 grams BP5 - Brass Plug 1 npt 3/8 whit ZP25-50 / ZP25-100
MME ZP16-100 100 mm 16 mm 3/8 whit 143 grams

MME ZP20-50 50 mm 20 mm 3/8 whit 112 grams

Find product in webshop
MME ZP20-100 100 mm 20 mm 3/8 whit 224 grams

MME ZP25-50 50 mm 25 mm 3/8 whit 175 grams

MME ZP25-100 100 mm 25 mm 3/8 whit 350 grams

Find product in webshop

 Zinc Rod Anodes

Type Dimensions in mm Weight

Diameter Lenght Kilograms
MME ZR20 20 mm 500 mm Nom. Wt. 1.2 kg

MME ZR20-600 20 mm 600 mm Nom. Wt. 1.4 kg

MME ZR25 25 mm 500 mm Nom. Wt. 1.8 kg

MME ZR30 30 mm 500 mm Nom. Wt. 2.5 kg

MME ZR40 40 mm 500 mm Nom. Wt. 4.5 kg

Find product in webshop

Aluminium Hull Anodes Aluminium Hull Anodes

MME 02A MME 17A

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.25 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 2.2 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.2 kg 200 x 40 x 25 mm 120 x 40 x 25 mm 10 x 3 mm Nett 1.7 kg 440 x 90 x 40 mm 290 x 90 x 40 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 04A MME 26A

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.5 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 3.2 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.4 kg 260 x 60 x 32 mm 180 x 60 x 32 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 2.6 kg 405 x 150 x 33 mm 270 x 150 x 33 mm 40 x 5 mm

MME 08A MME 4A

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.9 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 4.8 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.8 kg 300 x 75 x 38 mm 220 x 75 x 38 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 4.0 kg 500 x 150 x 33 mm 400 x 150 x 33 mm 40 x 5 mm

MME 12A MME 6A

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 1.4 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 7.0 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.2 kg 300 x 95 x 30 mm 200 x 95 x 30 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 6.0 kg 680 x 130 x 40 mm 550 x 130 x 40 mm 40 x 5 mm
Aluminium Hull Anodes Aluminium Hull Anodes
with Aluminium Insert for Aluminium Hulls with Aluminium Insert for Aluminium Hulls

MME 02AA MME 17AA

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.22 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 1.9 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.2 kg 200 x 40 x 25 mm 120 x 40 x 25 mm 10 x 3 mm Nett 1.7 kg 440 x 90 x 40 mm 290 x 90 x 40 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 04AA MME 26AA

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.45 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 2.9 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.4 kg 260 x 60 x 32 mm 180 x 60 x 32 mm 20 x 3 mm Nett 2.6 kg 405 x 150 x 33 mm 270 x 150 x 33 mm 40 x 5 mm

MME 08AA

Weight Dimensions
Gross 0.85 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.8 kg 300 x 75 x 38 mm 220 x 75 x 38 mm 20 x 3 mm

MME 12AA

Weight Dimensions
Gross 1.3 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.2 kg 300 x 95 x 30 mm 200 x 95 x 30 mm 20 x 3 mm
Aluminium Bolt-on Hull Anodes Aluminium Bolt-on Hull Anodes

MME 4AB MME 26AB

Weight Dimensions Hole centres 200 mm Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.6 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 3.1 kg Slots 27 mm Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.4 kg 230 x 70 x 30 mm 150 x 70 x 30 mm 25 x 3 mm Nett 2.6 kg Centres 229 mm 450 x 102 x 40 mm 40 x 5 mm

MME 8AB MME 03AB

Weight Dimensions Hole centres 200 mm Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.9 kg Overall Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 0.46 kg Slots 22 mm Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.8 kg 230 x 80 x 40 mm 160 x 80 x 40 mm 25 x 3 mm Nett 0.37 kg Centres 80 mm 150 x 60 x 25 mm 30 x 3 mm

MME 13AB

Weight Dimensions
Gross 1.5 kg Slots 25 mm Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.3 kg Centres 200 mm 305 x 78 x 38 mm 30 x 5 mm

MME 15AB

Weight Dimensions
Gross 1.7 kg Slots 25 mm Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.5 kg Centres 200 mm 305 x 88 x 38 mm 30 x 5 mm
Aluminium Bolt-on Disc Anodes Aluminium Bolt-on Disc Anodes

MME 04AB MME 28AB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.5 kg Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 2.9 kg Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.4 kg 100 x 25 mm 50 x 3 mm Nett 2.8 kg 230 x 25 mm 50 x 3 mm

MME 08AB MME 37AB

Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions

Gross 0.9 kg Al anode Core Find product in webshop Gross 3.8 kg Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 0.8 kg 138 x 35 mm 50 x 3 mm Nett 3.7 kg 230 x 35 mm 50 x 3 mm

MME 12AB

Weight Dimensions
Gross 1.3 kg Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.2 kg 160 x 25 mm 50 x 3 mm

MME 16AB

Weight Dimensions
Gross 1.7 kg Al anode Core Find product in webshop
Nett 1.6 kg 160 x 35 mm 50 x 3 mm
Studs for Steel Hulled Vessels Fixing Studs for GRP / Wooden Vessels

M10C - mild steel M10B - mild steel

Description Description
Mild steel stud pads for steel hulled vessels Find product in webshop Mild steel fixing studs GRP / wooden vessels Find product in webshop

M10C - stainless steel M10B - stainless steel

Description Description
Stainless steel stud pads for steel hulled vessels Find product in webshop Stainless steel fixing studs GRP / wooden vessels Find product in webshop

M16C - mild steel M16B - mild steel

Description Description
Mild steel stud pads for steel hulled vessels Find product in webshop Mild steel fixing studs GRP / wooden vessels Find product in webshop

M16C - stainless steel M16B - stainless steel

Description Description
Stainless steel stud pads for steel hulled vessels Find product in webshop Stainless steel fixing studs GRP / wooden vessels Find product in webshop
Neoprene Backing Sheets

Description
Neoprene Backing Sheets to suit bolt-on anodes. Find product in webshop

Type Description Compatible with

BS025ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME03ZB

BS05ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME05ZB

BS1ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME1ZB / MME04AB

BS20ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME10ZB / MME20ZB / MME4AB / MME8AB

BS2ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME2ZB / MME08AB

BS40ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME30ZB / MME40ZB / MME13AB / MME15AB

BS70ZB Neoprene Backing sheets MME70ZB / MME26AB

Inspection, Testing and
Corrosion Specialist

More than 100 different types of anodes are available in

zinc and aluminium alloys. This diversity, in combination
with the possibility to produce moulds for non-standard
anodes, enables MME Group to guarantee a longer
lifetime for your investment. Since the establishment of
our foundry, millions of anodes have been produced for the
cathodic protection of ships, quay walls, jetties, lock gates
and offshore structures.

Rietdekkerstraat 16 T +31 (0) 180 482 828 Other branches: Heerenveen

2984 BM Ridderkerk F +31 (0) 180 462 241 The Netherlands Eindhoven
Postbus 4222 E [email protected] Beverwijk United Kingdom
2980 GE Ridderkerk I www.mme-group.com Hengelo Faversham
The Netherlands Dintelmond P.R. China
Zhangzhou City