PRODUCT DATA SHEET

ANODEFLEXTM 1500

Product properties of Anodeflex 1500

Product Information Diameter 1.5” / 38mm
Wire type AWG #6 coated with conductive polymer
Anodeflex 1500 is a long-line flexible anode for impressed-current Product weight 1 lb/ft / 1.5kg/m
cathodic protection of buried pipelines, in-plant piping and of on- Fill material LorescoTM SC-3 (or approved alternate)
grade or buried storage tanks. Fill volume 0.77lb/foot / 1.15kg/m
Consists of: Casing (sock) Synthetic fabric
Braiding Polypropylene filament
• Central Copper Conductor: Proprietary 19x7 stand #6 AWG
Current output 16 mA/ft / 52 mA/m
(~13mm2) tinned-copper wire serving as a low resistance bus bar to
Installation temperature Min. 0°F / -18°C, no maximum
deliver the required current over considerable distance without
Min. bend radius 20” / 500mm
incurring substantial longitudinal voltage drop.
• Conductive Polymer: 0.5 in / 13 mm in diameter continuous
Shipping weights & dimensions
extrusion, sealing the copper conductor from chemical attack yet
Reel lengths 500’, 1000’, 1500’, 2000’
allowing current to flow through from the conductor to the 100m, 200m 400m, 500m
environment all along its length. The compound is a cross-linked Pallet dimensions 44”x 48” x 52” - 64” high depending on reel length
linear low-density polyethylene that contains proprietary Pallet weights per 500’ reel 1000’ 1500’ 2000’
conductive carbon contents. reel length 700lbs 1260lbs 1830lbs 2330lbs
• Carbon Backfill: Pre-packaged, high performance calcined 100m reel 200m 400m 500m
petroleum carbon backfill, serving as the active matrix in which the 336kg 540kg 636kg 863kg
electrochemical reactions take place. Designed for minimum 20- Handling Handle with care. Keep reels on edge rails. Do not
year service life at maximum current output of 16 mA/ft. or 52 puncture the cable.
mA/m. Storage Store in clean and dry environment or protect from
moisture prior to installation.
• Anode System: Carbon backfill combines with the conductive
Unlimited shelf life.
polymer coated cable to act as an anode.
• Fabric Jacket: Integrated woven, acid resistant and porous jacket Ordering Information
holding the carbon backfill in place around the anode. Linear Anode Product Description
• Protective Braid: Tough, porous, non-conductive protective braid AFLX 1500-01 Conductive polymer coated tinned-copper
enhancing the abrasion and damage resistance of the fabric jacket. conductor packaged and centered in high
The manufacturing process ensures a tightly packed fill material for conductivity carbon backfill.
optimum durability and performance. The synthetic jacket and Accessory Products Application
protective braiding make the product ideal for installation through AFLX UNI-TEE Tee splice kit
trenching or directional drilling. AFLX UNI-SPLICE In-line splice kit
AFLX UNI-CAP End cap kit
Key Features & Benefits:
• Anode is in close proximity to the pipeline Other Information
• Distributes current uniformly over total length of pipeline Documentation Extensive information is available on our
• No over or under protection website. Design considerations and other
• Prevents accelerated coating disbondment documentation may be obtained by contacting
• More effective & economical than a series of discrete anodes your local distributor or by sending email to
• Independent of variations in soil resistivity [email protected]
• Pipeline Rehabilitation without excavation Ordering Specify wire gauge (A), cable length (B).
• A fraction of the cost of recoating Information Standard pigtail length (C) is 24” on each end.
• No loss of revenue or supply interruptions
• No safety problems associated with working on live lines
• Long continuous circuit lengths
Assembly Schematic
• 90% fewer joints compared to conventional anode systems C1 B C2
• Avoids interference and stray current problems
• Enhances long-term performance
• Focuses current on the target structure
• Improves protection and cost efficiency A
• Pre-packaging carbon backfill
• Loresco SC-3 product (or approved alternate)
• Ensures low resistance ground bed all the time
• Ensures the polymer coated cable is centered
• Simplifies field installation, fast & cost effective
• Installation with standard cable laying equipment

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET ANODEFLEXTM 1500

Typical Performance Properties

Component / Property Test Method Typical Value
Copper Conductor
Dimensions ASTM B263 AWG #6
Resistance ASTM B193 1.5 x 103 Ohm-cm
Conductive Polymer
Thickness Measured 0.5” / 13mm
Volume resistivity ASTM B193 1.5 Ohm-cm
Carbon Backfill
Bulk density ASTM D3172 74lbs/ft3
Fixed carbon ASTM D3172 99.35%
Ash ASTM D3172 <0.5%
Fabric Jacket
Weight Measured Min. 200 g/m2
Bursting strength ISO 3303 575N
Abrasion resistance ASTM D4157 219 cycles
Fluid resistance Internal 6 months immersion Pass
Chlorine resistance Internal 6 months immersion Pass

Carbon Backfill Abrasion-resistant Outer

Braiding

AWG #6 Copper
Conductor

Conductive
Polymer
Acid-resistant
Fabric

Specification language

Anodeflex 1500 is a long-line, flexible cable-like anode placed in continuous close proximity to the target structure. Uniform distribution of cathodic
protection current achieved on applications where many conventional anode ground beds will not work or are difficult to install.

Product performance a result of the central, conductive-polymer coated copper conductor which allows current to flow long distances down the
center conductor while allowing sufficient cathodic protection current to continuously pass through the conductive polymer along the length of the
anode. System design should consider environmental factors such as adjacent structures, stray current, and fluctuations in soil resistivity.

In contrast to conventional ground bed systems, Anodeflex 1500 placed in the ground in close proximity to the steel surface to be protected and
provides uniform distribution of protective current to the entire steel surface. This maintains the steel-to-soil "instant-off" potential in the required
window of -850mv and -1200mv. The improved current distribution increases anode efficiency and helps prevent over-voltage problems such as
hydrogen generation and associated rapid coating disbondment. In addition, interference from other structures and stray currents are virtually
eliminated.

Anodeflex 1500 is delivered on long length spools and, because no additional carbon backfill is required, the installation is as simple as laying a low
voltage power cable. Proven heat-shrinkable splice kits, Tee joints and end sealing caps are available to complete the installation.

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installation factors are beyond the control of Seal For Life Industries, the user shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended uses and assume all risks and liabilities in connection herewith. Seal for Life’s liability is stated in its General Terms and
Conditions of Sale. Seal For Life Industries makes no other warranty either express or implied. All information contained in this technical data sheet is to be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This technical data sheet supersedes all previous data
sheets on this product.

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