Titanium Anode Basket

Custom Titanium Anode Basket for Electroplating

Core Features

1. Superior Material Composition (GR1/GR2 Titanium)
   Unlike stainless steel alternatives, our pure titanium frames form a stable, protective oxide film that resists attack from aggressive acidic electrolytes. This eliminates contamination, preserving the chemical integrity of your plating bath.
2. Excellent Electrical Conductivity
   The copper hook core design ensures minimal resistance at the bus bar contact point, drastically reducing heat buildup and energy consumption. This leads to stable voltage operation and lower long-term operational costs.
3. Precision Mesh & Expanded Metal Options
   Choose from various hole patterns to optimize dissolution rates:
   Fine Mesh: Ideal for containing small-diameter anode balls, chips, or nuggets, maximizing the surface area without material loss.
   Expanded Metal: A cost-effective solution for standard applications, offering excellent rigidity and drainage.
   Perforated Sheet: Best for materials like Nickel squares, ensuring uniform current distribution while maintaining structural strength.

Feature	Specification
Material	Pure Titanium Grade 1 or Grade 2
Mesh Types	Expanded metal, perforated sheet, woven wire mesh
Shape Options	Round (Cylindrical), Rectangular (Slab), Oval, Disc
Anode Compatibility	Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Tin, Brass, Precious Metals (Gold/Silver)
Max Basket Length	Up to 2 meters (Custom lengths available)
Operating Temp	Withstands up to 60°C (150°F) continuously

Application Industries

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing: Ensuring uniform copper plating in high-aspect-ratio through-holes.
• General Metal Finishing: Continuous bright nickel and decorative chrome plating for automotive parts.
• Precious Metal Plating: Secure containment of small gold/silver pellets in jewelry and electronics industries.
• Electroforming: Long, narrow baskets designed for mandrel plating processes.

Why Choose Our Titanium Anode Baskets

• Fast Lead Times: Stock available for standard rectangular and round baskets; custom orders processed within 7-15 days.
• Clean Welds: Full penetration TIG welding ensures no trapped solution, preventing cross-contamination.
• Engineering Support: We assist in calculating basket cross-section area relative to your tank depth to prevent “shadowing” and “edge buildup.”

Titanium Anode Basket-FAQ

Q: Why does the titanium hook have a copper core?

A: Pure titanium has higher electrical resistance than copper. To prevent overheating at the bus bar connection, we insert a highly conductive copper rod inside the titanium hook, keeping your circuit efficient and cool.

Q: Can I use these baskets in a fluoride-containing bath?

A: Not recommended. Pure titanium is susceptible to attack by fluoride ions. Please contact our technical team for alternative materials for fluoride-based electrolytes.

Q: How do I maintain the basket bags?

A: We recommend routine bag changes. While our titanium will not corrode, anode slime can clog the bags, increasing voltage requirements. We also supply custom-fit polypropylene (PP) anode bags.

1. What mesh size is suitable for nickel anode balls?
   A 6‑12 mm mesh opening is the commonly used specification. Fine mesh (6–8 mm) stops tiny nickel‑anode‑ball debris from leaking out, while 10–12‑mm coarse‑mesh brings better solution circulation. The 8‑10‑mm mesh size is the most balanced and widely used choice for nickel anode balls.
2. Can titanium anode basket work with gold‑silver precious‑metal plating?
   Yes, GR2 pure‑titanium anode baskets are perfectly applicable for gold‑silver precious‑metal plating. Titanium features outstanding corrosion resistance against most plating‑bath electrolytes. It holds gold‑silver anode pellets steadily, improves anode‑current distribution and reduces precious‑metal waste. Surface passivation treatment can further extend its service life in precious‑metal plating bath.
3. How to clean and maintain titanium mesh anode basket?
   After plating operations, take out the basket and rinse its surface thoroughly with clean water to remove residual plating‑solution sediment.Soak severely‑polluted baskets in dilute‑acid pickling liquid to dissolve metal oxide scale and deposits, then rinse completely.Inspect the titanium mesh regularly for cracks, deformation and corrosion holes; repair or replace damaged mesh in time.Dry the basket fully after cleaning, store it in a dry environment, and avoid prolonged contact with strong corrosive chemicals.Avoid sharp‑object scratches on the titanium passivation film during installation and use.
4. What shapes can custom‑made titanium anode basket provide?
   Custom‑available shapes mainly include cylindrical, rectangular, square, oval, semicircular, strip‑type and irregular special‑shaped baskets. Common styles are vertical cylinder baskets for hanging anodes, flat rectangular baskets for horizontal‑arrangement plating tanks, and curved baskets adapted to special‑shaped plating‑work pieces. Customers can also customize wall thickness, mesh size, handles, hanging lugs and opening‑and‑closing structures.
5. What is the working life of GR2 titanium anode basket?
   Its service life depends on plating‑bath acidity, working temperature, current density and daily maintenance. Under conventional electroplating environments with proper operation and routine maintenance, the service life of GR2 pure‑titanium anode baskets generally ranges from 3‑5 years. Baskets used in high‑corrosion strong‑acid baths have a shorter service life around 2‑4 years; well‑maintained baskets under mild‑condition plating can serve over 5 years.