The TechCELL is a flushable Anode Cell that was designed specifically
for use in the Electrocoating Process. Its functions are to act
as an opposing electrode to the product being painted and to remove
the acid continuously released by the paint during the deposition
process. The TechCELL's patented Tubular Design provides a number
of benefits. These benefits include the lowest electrical resistance
when compared to earlier Box and "C" cell designs, quick
and easy universal placement, and one-man access to pull the anodes
for inspection.
The standard TechCELL is comprised of a stainless steel anode housed
in a PVC and Polypropylene shell. A resin based ion selective
membrane tube that is potted in place covers the effective anode
area. Electrical power is supplied to the TechCELL via a cable
lead that is terminated with the industry standard "Anderson
Power Pole" connector. This makes the TechCELL a direct replacement
for any tubular cell and simplifies upgrading your system to TechCELL.
The anolyte solution is pumped from the anolyte tank, through the stainless
steel anode to the bottom of the cell housing via large 3/8"ID
clear tubing. The solution is pumped up through the annular space
between the membrane tube and anode gathering up the Oxygen and
contaminants from the cell. These are removed from the cell through
the anolyte overflow nozzle and PVC tubing into a return manifold
and back to the anolyte tank to close the loop.
Since its introduction in the early 1980's, the TechCELL rapidly increased
in popularity and today is the accepted standard of the Electrocoat
Industry. The TechCELL design is used worldwide and marketed under
various Trade Names. Currently, well over one half of all the
E-coat tanks in operation today use this technology. While most
of these Tubular Cell installations were new tanks, a great number
were conversions of the older Box and "C"Cell Technology.
