{"product_id":"tecnoseal-00270-series-rubber-bolt-on-bar-hull-anode-backing-pad","title":"Tecnoseal 00270 Series Rubber Bolt On Bar Hull Anode Backing Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTecnoseal GUA271E, GUA272E and GUA273E neoprene bar-anode backing pads\u003c\/strong\u003e are model-specific bedding pads for the corresponding 00271E, 00272E and 00273E UK-type bolt-on bar-anode families. Each pad fits between the anode casting and the hull or mounting surface, helping protect the surface and distribute contact pressure beneath the anode. The pad itself 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 backing pad follows the mounting footprint of its corresponding Tecnoseal bar-anode family. It provides a shaped layer between the anode body and the hull coating or mounting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacrificial anode must still be electrically connected to the protected metal through its integral strap, mounting studs or specified bonding arrangement. Neoprene does not provide electrical continuity and must not cover a contact point that the installation requires to remain bare 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 Bar-anode backing pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModels:\u003c\/strong\u003e GUA271E, GUA272E and GUA273E\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 00271E, 00272E and 00273E\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible alloys:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc, aluminium and magnesium versions within each matching anode family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a shaped bedding layer between the 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\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backing pad only\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacrificial anode, mounting studs, nuts, washers and other fitting 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\u003eGUA271E:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the Tecnoseal 00271E family, including 00271E zinc, 00271EAL aluminium and 00271E\/MG or 00271EMG magnesium variants. Published pad dimensions are 310mm × 75mm × 3mm. It has a comparable mounting pattern to the MG Duff ZD78-style anode installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA272E:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the Tecnoseal 00272E family, including 00272E zinc, 00272EAL aluminium and 00272EMG magnesium variants. The corresponding anode body measures 455mm × 94mm × 40mm and uses 230mm fixing centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA273E:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the Tecnoseal 00273E family, including 00273E zinc, 00273EAL aluminium and 00273EMG magnesium variants. The corresponding anode body measures 450mm × 105mm × 50mm and uses 230mm fixing centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although the 00272E and 00273E anodes both use 230mm fixing centres, their body footprints are different and Tecnoseal assigns a separate backing-pad part number to each family. Do not treat GUA272E and GUA273E as automatically interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Do I Select the Correct Backing Pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the backing pad to the base anode family number:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA271E:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select for a 00271E-family anode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA272E:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select for a 00272E-family anode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUA273E:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select for a 00273E-family anode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe anode alloy does not change the backing-pad model where the base family remains the same. For example, the zinc, aluminium and magnesium versions of the 00272E family all use the GUA272E-pattern pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, confirm the anode part number, body footprint, fixing centres and pad outline. Do not select the pad from its appearance, approximate weight or fixing-centre measurement alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the existing anode and inspect the mounting surface, fixing points and electrical-contact arrangement. Clean away paint flakes, corrosion products, old pad material and trapped debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the backing pad flat against the mounting surface without folds or distortion, then align the matching anode and refit it with suitable serviceable hardware. Follow the vessel or equipment manufacturer's tightening procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad must not interrupt any electrical-contact point required by the installation. Keep the anode strap, studs and bonding connection arranged 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. Studs, bolts, nuts, washers and other mounting components are not included unless expressly stated separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the backing pad provide electrical continuity?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Neoprene is not a substitute for the anode strap, mounting studs or vessel bonding connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo zinc, aluminium and magnesium versions need different pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, not where they belong to the same base anode family. Select the pad by the 00271E, 00272E or 00273E family number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre GUA272E and GUA273E interchangeable?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The matching anodes have different body footprints despite sharing 230mm fixing centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I select the pad by appearance alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Match the manufacturer part number, anode family and mounting geometry before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs GUA271E suitable for an MG Duff ZD78-style installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a comparable pattern, but the existing anode, pad outline and fixing arrangement must still be measured and confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"spec-table\" style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 1100px; 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;\"\u003eGUA271E\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eGUA272E\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eGUA273E\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;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eGUA271E\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eGUA272E\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eGUA273E\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;\"\u003e00271E\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e00272E\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e00273E\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatible anode variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e00271E, 00271EAL \u0026amp; 00271E\/MG\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e00272E, 00272EAL \u0026amp; 00272EMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e00273E, 00273EAL \u0026amp; 00273EMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eSelection footprint reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e310mm × 75mm pad; 3mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eFor 455mm × 94mm 00272E anode footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eFor 450mm × 105mm 00273E anode footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eMatching anode fixing centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e205mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e230mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e230mm\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;\"\u003e0.100kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.160kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e0.190kg\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;\"\u003e8058774836563\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e8058774831834\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e8058774831865\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eComparable pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eComparable MG Duff ZD78-style pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eMatch by Tecnoseal part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eMatch by Tecnoseal part number\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\u003eDimensional note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 455mm × 94mm and 450mm × 105mm measurements are the body-footprint references for the matching 00272E and 00273E anodes. 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