JACKMO™ Wire Anode
BSS Technologies manufactures the JACKMO™ wire anode, combining an MMO titanium wire with a copper header cable pre-packaged in calcined petroleum coke breeze inside a durable porous fabric sock for tank bottoms, pipelines, and underground structures.
Uniform Linear Cathodic Protection for Underground Infrastructure
Storage tanks and industrial piping require uniform current distribution without electrical shielding. Manufactured in-house by BSS Technologies, the JACKMO™ wire anode delivers exactly this. Featuring an MMO titanium wire and copper cable inside a coke-filled sock, it provides an easy, cost-effective cathodic protection solution that lasts over 20 years.
What Is JACKMO™ Wire Anode?
The JACKMO™ wire anode is a flexible, continuous linear impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system. Its core consists of an MMO-coated titanium wire crimped to a copper conductor cable, all centered inside a porous fabric tube pre-packed with calcined petroleum coke breeze. This design ensures uniform current discharge directly onto the adjacent steel structure, while the continuous copper header cable eliminates end-to-end electrical voltage drop.
JACKMO™ wire anode is used primarily because it overcomes the uneven current distribution, electrical shielding, and stray current interference associated with conventional point-source ground beds. It is highly cost-effective and efficient to install alongside buried pipelines or beneath storage tanks, as the flexible, pre-packaged spool design eliminates labor-intensive site mixing and easily conforms to tight, congested layouts in both new and retrofit projects.
Targeted JACKMO™ Wire Anode Applications
When conventional deep well or shallow ground beds are impractical due to space constraints or interference risks, continuous linear anodes offer a highly targeted alternative. By laying the anode directly alongside or beneath the structure, the system delivers a precise, uniform protective current exactly where it is needed.
This close-proximity installation makes them the preferred choice for complex in-plant piping, under-tank grids, and congested brownfield sites. It guarantees comprehensive cathodic protection for the target asset while actively eliminating stray current issues for adjacent underground utilities.
Technical Specifications & Operating Parameters
Review the core performance metrics and material specifications for the JACKMO™ linear anode series, available in three standard sizes to meet varying cathodic protection requirements.
Anode Wire Diameter | JACKMO™ 1.0 mm | JACKMO™ 1.5 mm | JACKMO™ 3.0 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
MMO Wire Diameter | 1.0 mm | 1.5 mm | 3.0 mm |
Maximum Current Output | 314 mA / meter | 471 mA / meter | 942 mA / meter |
Design Lifespan | 20 Years at max output | 20 Years at max output | 25+ Years at max output |
Substrate Material | ASTM B348 Grade 1 or 2 Titanium |
|---|---|
Catalytic Coating | Noble Iridium-Tantalum Oxide (Ir-Ta) |
Header Cable Tail | 10 mm² HMWPE/Kynar Copper Cable |
Conductive Backfill | Calcined Petroleum Coke Breeze |
Fabric Sock Diameter | ~ 38 mm Outer Diameter |
Standard Reel Length | 150 Meters (Custom lengths available) |
Anode Wire Diameter | JACKMO™ 1.0 mm | JACKMO™ 1.5 mm | JACKMO™ 3.0 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
MMO Wire Diameter | 1.0 mm | 1.5 mm | 3.0 mm |
Maximum Current Output | 314 mA / meter | 471 mA / meter | 942 mA / meter |
Design Lifespan | 20 Years at max output | 20 Years at max output | 25+ Years at max output |
Substrate Material | ASTM B348 Grade 1 or 2 Titanium |
|---|---|
Catalytic Coating | Noble Iridium-Tantalum Oxide (Ir-Ta) |
Header Cable Tail | 10 mm² HMWPE/Kynar Copper Cable |
Conductive Backfill | Calcined Petroleum Coke Breeze |
Fabric Sock Diameter | ~ 38 mm Outer Diameter |
Standard Reel Length | 150 Meters (Custom lengths available) |
Benefits of BSS Tech JACKMO™ Wire Anodes
Easy Installation and Handling
Pre-packaged flexible reels uncoil directly into trenches, eliminating site backfill mixing and heavy machinery requirements.
Cost-Efficient Lifecycle
Reduces field labor costs, minimizes ground bed excavation volumes, and provides a maintenance-free 20+ year operational design life.
Uniform Current Distribution
Continuous linear geometry provides even polarization across tank floors and piping without over-protection or shadow zones.
Zero Electrical Shielding
Placed directly adjacent to buried structures, eliminating stray current interference with neighboring utility pipelines.
Integrated Header Cable
Continuous 10 mm² copper cable prevents voltage attenuation over long continuous runs across large tank cushions.
Why Choose JACKMO™ Anodes from BSS Tech?
BSS Technologies manufactures JACKMO™ Linear anodes at our specialized facility in Dubai, UAE. Our AMPP/NACE-certified engineers calculate precise linear current density requirements, select optimal header cable gauges, and design junction box connection networks, delivering certified linear anode systems that protect your underground assets and tank bottoms over design lives exceeding 20 years.
Automated crimping guarantees 100% electrical contact to copper header.
High-purity calcined petroleum coke breeze compaction inside porous sock.
Durable non-woven fabric sock resists underground tearing during handling.
In-house NACE specialists calculate exact linear current grid requirements.
Your corrosion challenges are our expertise,
Trust the industry leader in electrochemistry and asset integrity.
Applications of JACKMO™ MMO Ti Wire Anode
Areas
Above-Ground Storage Tank (AST) bottom plates
Buried oil, gas, and product pipelines
Congested refinery and industrial piping networks
Underground pressure vessels and fuel bullet tanks
Double-bottom tank retrofits (interstitial gaps)
Pipeline casing-carrier annuli and bored crossings
High-resistivity soil corridors
Tank farm pipe racks and utility corridors
Municipal water and sewage transmission mains
Petrochemical process plant trench networks
