Zinc ribbon anodes are a type of sacrificial anode cathodic protection material, primarily made of metallic zinc. The diamond-shaped zinc ribbon anodes comply with ASTM-B418 (Type 1/Type 2) standards and possess excellent mechanical properties.
When the corrosion cell system is active, another electrode wire is connected. This electrode has a more negative potential, and at this point, the original corrosion cell and this electrode form a new macroscopic battery. According to electrochemical principles, the negative electrode becomes the anode of this new battery, while the so-called cathode is the original corrosion cell. A cathodic current is provided from the electrolyte to the protected structure via the anode, initiating cathodic protection and completing the protection process. As the anode material is continuously consumed, current flows out, thus creating the sacrificial anode.

Excellent flexibility, easy installation, uniform current distribution, and high current efficiency.
Primarily used in high-resistivity environments, protection of pipelines within casings, temporary cathodic protection for pipelines, protection of storage tanks and pipeline networks, and grounding grids for strong electrical interference protection.
Good flexibility, simple installation, and easy fabrication into various anode lengths and shapes, such as spiral or coiled forms;
Uniform current distribution, high current efficiency exceeding 95%;
Suitable for higher resistivity environments;
No external power source required; ribbon form has a continuous conductive core with fewer electrical connections;
Applicable in narrow, localized, and challenging environments with greater flexibility;
Low resistance to ground per unit weight, high current output;
Zinc ribbon anodes can be used in freshwater, seawater environments, and for buried structures.
Can serve as grounding electrodes, discharge AC and lightning, protecting equipment and personal safety.