{"product_id":"tecnoseal-00101-series-rubber-heavy-duty-uk-disc-rudder-anode-backing-pad","title":"Tecnoseal 00101 Series Rubber Heavy Duty UK Disc Rudder Anode Backing Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTecnoseal GUA101UK, GUA102UK and GUA105UK neoprene disc-anode backing pads\u003c\/strong\u003e are model-specific mounting pads for the corresponding 00101UK, 00102UK and 00105UK heavy-duty UK-pattern disc-anode families. Each pad fits between the matching disc anode and mounting surface, helping protect the surface and provide a shaped bedding layer beneath the anode. The pad is not a sacrificial anode and does not replace the electrical connection required by the vessel's cathodic-protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Are These Backing Pads Used For?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad is positioned between the matching Tecnoseal heavy-duty disc anode and the rudder, trim tab or other mounting surface. It helps separate the anode casting from the surface coating and provides a consistent interface beneath the anode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacrificial anode must still have the electrical continuity required by the original installation. Neoprene does not conduct electricity and must not cover a fixing, insert or contact area that is intended to provide a direct connection between the anode and protected metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tecnoseal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty disc-anode backing pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer part numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e GUA101UK, GUA102UK and GUA105UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neoprene\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible anode families:\u003c\/strong\u003e 00101UK, 00102UK and 00105UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible anode alloys:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc, aluminium and magnesium within the matching base family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a shaped layer between the disc anode and mounting surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical function:\u003c\/strong\u003e None; the pad does not create or replace electrical continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected backing pad only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacrificial anode, centre bolt, nut, washers or other mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich Backing Pad Fits Which Anode?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA101UK:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 00101UK, 00101UKAL and 00101UKMG disc anodes. The matching anode geometry is Ø70mm outside diameter, 33mm overall height, Ø30mm centre recess and Ø11mm centre fixing hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA102UK:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 00102UK, 00102UKAL and 00102UKMG disc anodes. The matching anode has a non-circular 98mm × 82mm outside profile, 32mm overall height, Ø42mm centre recess and Ø14.5mm centre fixing hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA105UK:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 00105UK, 00105UKAL and 00105UKMG disc anodes. The matching anode geometry is Ø148mm outside diameter, 36mm overall height, Ø36mm centre recess and Ø14.5mm centre fixing hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Do I Select the Correct Backing Pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the pad to the base anode family number:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA101UK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select for a 00101UK-family anode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA102UK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select for a 00102UK-family anode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA105UK:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select for a 00105UK-family anode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe anode alloy does not change the pad selection. For example, the 00102UK zinc, 00102UKAL aluminium and 00102UKMG magnesium anodes all use the GUA102UK backing-pad pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm the existing anode part number and complete geometry. Do not select the pad solely from the approximate outside diameter because the 00102UK pattern is non-circular and the three families use different centre recesses and fixing holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eImportant Size Reference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe size values used in the product selector are the \u003cstrong\u003efull dimensions of the compatible disc anode\u003c\/strong\u003e, not manufacturer-published complete dimensions for the neoprene pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTecnoseal currently publishes the pad part number, material, weight and matching anode family, but does not publish complete pad dimensions for GUA101UK, GUA102UK or GUA105UK. The base anode family should therefore remain the primary compatibility reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the existing anode and inspect the mounting surface, centre fixing and electrical-contact arrangement. Remove loose paint, corrosion deposits, old pad material and trapped debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the replacement pad flat against the mounting surface without folds, stretching or distortion. Align the matching anode and refit it using suitable serviceable hardware and the vessel or equipment manufacturer's tightening procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the pad does not cover or interrupt an electrical-contact point required by the installation. The anode's insert, centre fixing or bonding arrangement must remain connected to the protected metal as specified by the vessel's cathodic-protection design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sacrificial anode included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This listing is for the selected neoprene backing pad only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs mounting hardware included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No mounting hardware is listed as part of the individual pad products. Obtain the correct centre bolt, nut and washers separately unless the specific product offer states otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo zinc, aluminium and magnesium anodes require different pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Select the pad by the base anode family rather than the anode alloy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre the selector measurements the physical pad dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are the full dimensions of the compatible anode and are used as a clear selection reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the backing pad provide electrical continuity?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Neoprene must not replace or interrupt the electrical connection between the sacrificial anode and protected metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan GUA102UK and GUA105UK be interchanged because both use a Ø14.5mm fixing hole?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Their outside profiles, heights and centre-recess diameters differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs GUA102UK circular?\u003c\/strong\u003e It matches the non-circular 00102UK anode pattern, which measures 98mm × 82mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShould the pad be replaced when fitting a new anode?\u003c\/strong\u003e Replace it where the existing pad is damaged, compressed, distorted, split or no longer provides the intended seating surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%; overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"spec-table\" style=\"width:100%;min-width:1200px;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;background:#ffffff;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth rowspan=\"2\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth colspan=\"3\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBacking Pad Variants\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;\"\u003eGUA101UK\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;\"\u003eGUA102UK\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;\"\u003eGUA105UK\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eMarine Scene SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eTS-GUA101UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eTS-GUA102UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eTS-GUA105UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eGUA101UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eGUA102UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eGUA105UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e8052530706732\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e8058774836419\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e8058774836433\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNeoprene\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNeoprene\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNeoprene\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible base anode family\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00101UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00102UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00105UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible zinc anode\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00101UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00102UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00105UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible aluminium anode\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00101UKAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00102UKAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00105UKAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible magnesium anode\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00101UKMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00102UKMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e00105UKMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible anode outside profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCircular Ø70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNon-circular 98mm × 82mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCircular Ø148mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible anode overall height\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e33mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e32mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e36mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible anode centre recess\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ36mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible anode fixing hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ11mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ14.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ14.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCompatible anode full-size selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ70 × 33mm – Ø30mm Recess \/ Ø11mm Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e98 × 82 × 32mm – Ø42mm Recess \/ Ø14.5mm Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eØ148 × 36mm – Ø36mm Recess \/ Ø14.5mm Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eComplete pad dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNot published by Tecnoseal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNot published by Tecnoseal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eNot published by Tecnoseal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eApprox. pad weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e0.015kg \/ 0.03lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e0.050kg \/ 0.11lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003e0.080kg \/ 0.18lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eSupply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eBacking pad only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eBacking pad only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:center;\"\u003eBacking pad only\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize-reference note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The full-size measurements shown above describe the compatible 00101UK, 00102UK and 00105UK anodes. 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