Cathodic Protection

De Nora offers several different Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) coatings
and anode geometries for concrete protection and for conventional protection.

longevity

reliability

customizable design

cost efficient

Pipelines, storage tanks, and steel-reinforced concrete structures corrode.


A properly designed and maintained impressed current cathodic protection system, using De Nora ELGARD® or LIDA® anodes, has proven to be a time-tested solution for extending the longevity of any steel structure. 

We offer several different Mixed Metal Oxide (MMO) coatings and anode geometries for your specific application.  Our ELGARD anodes are used for concrete protection and our LIDA anodes are used for conventional protection. The LIDA and ELGARD Cathodic Protection (CP) anodes are available through an exclusive network of distributors. 

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ELGARD® Concrete Protection

ELGARD impressed current anodes protect steel-reinforced concrete structures, such as parking garages, bridge decks, wharfs, and pier structures. ELGARD anodes are available in expanded mesh geometries. These anodes have been tested by independent labs to verify and ensure that they exceed the performance criteria per NACE TM0294-2016.  

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LIDA® Conventional Protection

LIDA anodes are used to protect industrial steel structures, such as pipelines, underground storage tanks, above-ground storage tanks, locks, dams, offshore platforms, and water boxes.   

 Our anodes meet or exceed NACE standard TM0108-2012 and are designed to protect for over 20 years.  LIDA anodes use Grade 1 or Grade 2 titanium substrate coated with our proprietary MMO coatings.  We offer a variety of geometries such as rod, wire, tube, ribbon, disks, or mesh for your unique application.