Why
BADGERCORD?
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ASTM B418-09 Type II Chemistry
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Low Maintenance Requirements
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Galvanic/Sacrifical Linear Anod
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10 Million Feet Installed
Perfect For...
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AC Mitigation Near HVAC Lines
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Shared Right of Ways
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Above ground storage tanks
Zinc Ribbon Anodes for AC Mitigation
BADGERCORD Zinc Ribbon Anodes deliver reliable AC mitigation and cathodic protection in shared right-of-way corridors with high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) power lines. Engineered for pipeline corrosion prevention, BADGERCORD ensures high current efficiency, low maintenance, and long-term corrosion control in underground, marine, and concrete applications. Built to ASTM B418-09 Type II standards, it offers uniform dissolution and durability in high-resistivity soils and electrically congested areas. Unlike traditional zinc anodes, BADGERCORD is optimized for cold-weather installations, maintaining flexibility and performance in freezing temperatures. Choose BADGERCORD for a cost-effective, proven solution to AC interference mitigation and cathodic protection challenges.
Applications
BADGERCORD Zinc Ribbon has been extensively used on numerous different types of projects, from cathodic protection in pipeline installations to above ground storage tank ground mats and AC mitigation. The versatility of BADGERCORD makes it a great solution for your upcoming cathodic protection projects. In pipeline applications, BADGERCORD is a great solution to combat holidays in well coated pipes. Properly placed and connected BADGERCORD adds peace of mind to systems where coating holidays are inevitable.
Some of our customers prefer to sell BADGERCORD in factory assembled configurations to be placed below above ground storage tanks. This application is an excellent way to eliminate field work susceptible to errors as well as ensuring even current distribution.
Currently the most common application of BADGERCORD is AC mitigation. With right of way space becoming limited and easements more difficult to obtain, energy companies are more often sharing easement corridors with utility companies. Electrical interference causes problems both to utilities as well as posing danger to personnel working near the pipeline and powerline. When installed as a part of an engineered system, BADGERCORD zinc ribbon can help prevent all three types of AC interference including inductive coupling, resistive coupling and even capacitive coupling during pipeline installations.
To learn how BADGERCORD Zinc Ribbon can be incorporated into your project to increase asset life, please Contact Us today!
Manufacturing Process
To create a Zinc Ribbon Anode that performs reliably in all climates, American Carbon redefined the manufacturing process. BADGERCORD™ Zinc Ribbon begins as an extrusion from high-purity zinc billets, precisely heated to ensure optimal grain structure and electrochemical efficiency. It then undergoes a series of highly controlled processing steps, ensuring it remains pliable and elastic—even in extreme cold-weather installations.
Throughout production, the thermal history of the zinc is meticulously regulated and documented to guarantee compliance with strict quality standards. This proprietary process eliminates concerns about brittleness or cracking, making BADGERCORD Zinc Ribbon the ideal choice for pipeline cathodic protection, regardless of air temperature at installation.
With years of refinement and over 10 million feet installed in North America alone, BADGERCORD Zinc Ribbon has become one of the best-performing zinc ribbon anodes on the market.
Contact Us today to learn why BADGERCORD™ outperforms other options for pipeline and grounding applications.
Specifications
Product Code | Descriptions | Cross Section | Weight | Wire Core Diameter | Available Lengths* | Packaging |
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30-101 | Super Size | 1″ x 1-1/4″ (25.4mm x 31.8mm) | 2.4 lb/ft (3.57 kg/m) | 0.189″ (4.8mm) | 100 ft (30m) | coil |
30-102 | Super Size | 1″ x 1-1/4″ (25.4mm x 31.8mm) | 2.4 lb/ft (3.57 kg/m) | 0.189″ (4.8mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | coil |
30-201 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 1.2 lb/ft (1.785 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 200 ft (60m) | coil |
30-202 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 1.2 lb/ft (1.785 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | wooden reel |
30-203 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 1.2 lb/ft (1.785 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 2,000 ft (600m) | wooden reel |
30-302 | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | 0.6 lb/ft (0.893 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 500 ft (150m) | wooden reel |
30-303 | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | 0.6 lb/ft (0.893 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | wooden reel |
30-305 | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | 0.6 lb/ft (0.893 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 3,600 ft (1,100m) | wooden reel |
30-401 | Small Size | 11/32″ x 13/32″ (8.7mm x 11.9mm) | 0.25 lb/ft (0.372 kg/m) | 0.102″ (2.6mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | coil |
All BADGERCORD Zinc Ribbon is constructed pursuant to specific ASTM standards, as follows Chemical and Electrochemical Properties (per ASTM B418-09 Type II):
Element | Allowable Content |
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Copper (Cu) | 0.002% Max |
Iron (Fe) | 0.0014% Max |
Aluminum (Al) | 0.005% Max |
Lead (Pb) | 0.003% Max |
Cadmium (Cd) | 0.003% Max |
Zinc (Zn) | Balance |
Electrochemical Properties | ASTM B418-09 Type II |
|---|---|
Open Circuit Voltage (-V respect to Cu/CuSO4) | > 1.10 |
Closed Circuit Voltage (-V respect to Cu/CuSO4) | > 1.05 |
Actual Capacity (A•hr/lb) | ≥ 353 |
Current Efficiency (%) | ≥ 90 |
Resistivity between steel core & Zinc (ohms) | < 0.001 |
Product Code | Product Description | Cross Section | Bending Dia (min) at 77°F, 25°C | Bending Dia (min) at 41°F, 5°C | Bending Dia (min) at -4°F, -20°C | Multiple Bending around 300mm Mandrel |
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30-101 | Super Size | 1″ x 1-1/4″ (25.4mm x 31.8mm) | 15.75″ (400mm) | 19.69″ (500mm) | 27.55″ (700mm) | NA |
30-201 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 3.93″ (100mm) | 9.84″ (250mm) | 9.84″ (250mm) | More than 10 bends |
30-301** | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | 5.91″ (150mm) | More than 10 bends |
30-401** | Small Size | 11/32″ x 13/32″ (8.7mm x 11.9mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | More than 10 bends |
Our product technical data sheets are also available in PDF form. Please click below to download a PDF version of the data sheet.
Product Code | Product Description | Cross Section | Bending Dia (min) at 77°F, 25°C | Bending Dia (min) at 41°F, 5°C | Bending Dia (min) at -4°F, -20°C | Multiple Bending around 300mm Mandrel |
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30-101 | Super Size | 1″ x 1-1/4″ (25.4mm x 31.8mm) | 15.75″ (400mm) | 19.69″ (500mm) | 27.55″ (700mm) | NA |
30-201 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 3.93″ (100mm) | 9.84″ (250mm) | 9.84″ (250mm) | More than 10 bends |
30-301** | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | 5.91″ (150mm) | More than 10 bends |
30-401** | Small Size | 11/32″ x 13/32″ (8.7mm x 11.9mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | <3.93″ (<100mm) | More than 10 bends |
Electrochemical Properties | ASTM B418-09 Type II |
|---|---|
Open Circuit Voltage (-V respect to Cu/CuSO4) | > 1.10 |
Closed Circuit Voltage (-V respect to Cu/CuSO4) | > 1.05 |
Actual Capacity (A•hr/lb) | ≥ 353 |
Current Efficiency (%) | ≥ 90 |
Resistivity between steel core & Zinc (ohms) | < 0.001 |
Product Code | Descriptions | Cross Section | Weight | Wire Core Diameter | Available Lengths* | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30-101 | Super Size | 1″ x 1-1/4″ (25.4mm x 31.8mm) | 2.4 lb/ft (3.57 kg/m) | 0.189″ (4.8mm) | 100 ft (30m) | coil |
30-102 | Super Size | 1″ x 1-1/4″ (25.4mm x 31.8mm) | 2.4 lb/ft (3.57 kg/m) | 0.189″ (4.8mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | coil |
30-201 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 1.2 lb/ft (1.785 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 200 ft (60m) | coil |
30-202 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 1.2 lb/ft (1.785 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | wooden reel |
30-203 | Plus Size | 5/8″ x 7/8″ (15.9mm x 22.2mm) | 1.2 lb/ft (1.785 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 2,000 ft (600m) | wooden reel |
30-302 | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | 0.6 lb/ft (0.893 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 500 ft (150m) | wooden reel |
30-303 | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | 0.6 lb/ft (0.893 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | wooden reel |
30-305 | Standard Size | 1/2″ x 9/16″ (12.7mm x 14.3mm) | 0.6 lb/ft (0.893 kg/m) | 0.134″ (3.4mm) | 3,600 ft (1,100m) | wooden reel |
30-401 | Small Size | 11/32″ x 13/32″ (8.7mm x 11.9mm) | 0.25 lb/ft (0.372 kg/m) | 0.102″ (2.6mm) | 1,000 ft (300m) | coil |
Element | Allowable Content |
|---|---|
Copper (Cu) | 0.002% Max |
Iron (Fe) | 0.0014% Max |
Aluminum (Al) | 0.005% Max |
Lead (Pb) | 0.003% Max |
Cadmium (Cd) | 0.003% Max |
Zinc (Zn) | Balance |
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