Rectangular titanium anode basket, 2.5 × 6 × 18 in

Name: Rectangular titanium anode basket, 2.5 × 6 × 18 in
Brand: Argon
SKU: QB-R2518

The workhorse size for industrial nickel and copper tanks: a 2.5 × 6 inch section and an 18 inch body, filled with anode balls, rounds, or chips. Longer bodies (24, 30, 36 in) follow the same construction.

Expanded mesh on the two wide faces, solid sides and bottom, a reinforced top band, and two flat double-contact hooks that seat squarely on the bus bar.

Reference specQB-R2518

Section: 63.5 × 152.4 mm
Body length: 457.2 mm
Material: ASTM Grade 1
Thickness: ≥ 0.70 mm
Hook: 50 A target, 127 drop
Static load: 30 kg target

Quoted at 1 · 4 · 10 · 20 · 50 pcs. Sample first, then batch.

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Reference drawing

Dimensions at a glance

Section: 2.5 × 6 in · 63.5 × 152.4 mm
Body: 18 in · 457.2 mm, hook extra
Mesh: SWD 4.8 · LWD 12.7, ≈ 65 % open
Hook drop: 127 mm
Opening: 40 mm inside

Dimensions in mm unless marked. Reference values for comparing quotes; production follows the drawing you approve.

Full specification

Code	QB-R2518
Outside section	63.5 × 152.4 mm (2.5 × 6 in)
Body length	457.2 mm (18 in), not including hooks
Material	ASTM Grade 1, at least 0.70 mm. Heavy 1.27 mm mesh and Grade 2 versions quoted separately.
Construction	Mesh on both wide faces; solid sides and bottom; reinforced top. Four-side mesh quoted separately.
Mesh	Mini-expanded, SWD 4.8 mm, LWD 12.7 mm, about 65 % open area.
Hooks	Two double-contact titanium hooks, 127 mm drop, 40 mm inside opening. 50 A is a design target, confirmed on the quote.
Load	Target 30 kg evenly distributed static load; the workshop states recommended maximum fill.

Options and variants

Option	What changes
Length 24 / 30 / 36 in	Same section and hooks, longer body.
Heavy 1.27 mm mesh	Longer life in aggressive service.
Four-side mesh	More open area, quoted separately.
Grade 2	Stiffer, for heavy loads.
Matching bag	QBG-1021 or QBG-1024 cut to fit.

How it is used

Load anode balls or rounds to just below the top band.
Seat both hooks flat on the bus bar; clean the contact faces.
Bag the basket when your bath needs sludge control.
Inspect the hook contact and top band at each anode top-up.

First-article checks

Key-dimension report on the first article, measured against the agreed drawing.
Material certificate from the titanium supplier for the sample; heat-lot traceability for batch orders.
Close-up photos of welds and contact points, and photos of the packed parts before dispatch.

Each piece protected against crushing, bending, and scratching; every pack labelled with code, size, grade, and quantity.