Yamanaka Group
Cathodic Protection Aluminum
Alanode
On a base of high-purity aluminum, materials such as zinc, indium, and magnesium are added to create an alloy with improved cathodic prevention properties. Light weight is another advantage.
Alanode history
| 1967 | Mitsubishi Metal Mining Co., Ltd. consigns production of Alanode to Mikuni Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd., and production begins. |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and Dowa Mining Co., Ltd. (now Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd.) form a capital and business alliance in the zinc business to establish Zinc Excel Co., Ltd. Zinc Excel Co., Ltd. begins contract production of CPZ and Alanode at the Mikuni Smelting & Refining Factory of Yamanaka & Co., Ltd. |
Standard products
Used mainly for the cathodic protection of plant equipment and of hull plates for ships. Stock product, therefore quick delivery is possible.
Special shapes
Used for ships as well as seawater pumps and other applications. We have a wide variety of molds and can handle both small and large parts with sand molds.