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Water Heater Anodes

Water Heater Anodes manufactured by Galvotec Alloys, Inc.

Water Heater Anodes manufactured by Galvotec Alloys, Inc. certified to NSF / ANSI Standard 61 for use in potable water systems.

The SuperRODTM Product line of extruded magnesium rod is the key component of a water heater anode. Water Heater Anodes are available with integrated standard hex-head caps as well as AOD (Anode Outlet Device) type fittings. Also available are "linked-anodes" which are designed for installation in tight fitting areas.

Anode lengths are dependant on water heater manufacturer's specifications.

All industry standard lengths are available

Standard Chemical Composition conforms to ASTM B 843 AZ31 Grade B or better

Chemical Composition Wt %AlMnZnCa maxSi maxCu maxNi maxFe maxOthers max % eachOthers max % TotalMg
SuperROD™ Water Heater Anodes 2.5 - 3.5 0.2 - 1.0 0.7 - 1.3 0.04 0.05 0.01 0.001 0.002 0.01 0.3 Bal


Anodes are available in diameters of 0.500, 0.675, 0.700, 0.750, 0.840, 0.900, 1.050, 1.315 inches. (Custom anode diameters and lengths are available upon request).

Water Heater Anodes

Aluminum Anodes
Aluminum Anodes
Galvotec aluminum anodes can be manufactured with a wide variety of core configurations, to accommodate different anode specifications and applications.  If your requirements are for a new structure, or to retrofit an existing platform, Galvotec can manufacture any anode to your requirements.
Zinc Anodes
Zinc Anodes
Zinc Anodes manufactured by Galvotec meet or exceed the industry standards. Zinc Anodes manufactured to the latest Mil-Spec also are covered by the ASTM-418-95 Type I Alloy. Other types of Zinc Anode Alloys manufactured would meet or exceed the latest ASTM-418-95 Type II Alloy.
Magnesium Anodes
Magnesium Anodes
Galvotec's magnesium anodes are produced in a variety of shapes and sizes for use in seawater, brackish water, and fresh water cathodic protection systems.

Our experience in producing galvanic anodes assures that you will receive top quality anodes that will effectively inhibit corrosion when used in a properly designed and maintained cathodic protection system.

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