Global Locations

Molycop has offices in key locations all over the globe.

Executive Team

Our executive team has many years of combined experience.

History

Molycop's history spans 100 years of operation.

Molycop Worldwide

Molycop's network of manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and regional sales offices service over 400 mines across 40 countries.

Anode Pins

Molycop produces precisely engineered and durable anode pins for use as cathodes and in anode stub applications in several Australian and New Zealand smelters.

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Features

Excellent creep-resistant properties
Size: Cut-to-size pins
Readily welded by all conventional metal arc techniques or by friction welding
Endorsed by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)

Cast Rounds

Cast Rounds

Overview

Molycop anode pins are critical components used in electrochemical processes, primarily within the smelting and refining industries. Molycop’s precisely engineered anode pins serve as the electrical connection point between the anode and the power supply. Molycop has supplied anode pins to domestic aluminium smelters for over 25 years.

The Molycop anode pin product range has been specifically designed to deliver optimum performance for aluminium smelters in terms of resistivity, chemical composition, grain structure, tolerance control and surface finish. Grain size plays a vital role in electrical transport properties – the finer the grain size, the higher the electrical resistivity. The coarse-grained cast rounds material Molycop supplies is the preferred anode material compared to a finer-grained rolled bar.

Molycop anode pins are designed for durability and longevity in harsh operating environments, contributing to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of customers’ industrial processes.

Typical Uses

Molycop anode pins are used in electrochemical processes, typically in the electrorefining of metals like copper, where they act as a key component in the electrolysis process. Anode pins improve the efficiency of metal extraction and ensure consistent current distribution across the anode surface.

Benefits

Enhanced electrical conductivity: Optimal electrical conductivity ensures efficient transfer of current to the anode.
Durability and longevity: Built to withstand the harsh operating conditions of smelting and refining.
Corrosion resistance: Resistance to corrosion contributes to the pins' longevity and reduces maintenance requirements.
Customisation options: Anode pins can be to cut-to-size to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with existing equipment.
Consistent and reliable performance: Molycop engineers anode pins for consistent and reliable performance, ensuring stable operation of the smelting or refining process.

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Innovation

At Molycop, we see innovation as a way to find solutions to some of the mining industry’s greatest challenges. We aim to improve on today so we can deliver better for tomorrow.