Matcor, Inc.

10/14/2026

Cathodic protection isn't the only tool for managing corrosion risk on tank bottoms.

V***r Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) can work alongside CP, particularly on aging or challenging tank applications where CP alone may not tell the whole story.

We break down how the two approaches complement each other in this article → https://bit.ly/3XEXWkW

10/07/2026

Join MATCOR at the AMPP Eastern Conference, October 19-21 in South Carolina!

Stop by Booth 301 to connect with our team, explore practical corrosion prevention strategies, and get expert insight on protecting the infrastructure you rely on.

Learn more → https://bit.ly/4dNVXlY

09/30/2026

The best time to plan cathodic protection for a new aboveground storage tank is during the design process.

Retrofitting CP for an existing tank bottom is possible, but it’s typically more complex and costly than planning for it upfront. You must determine foundation layout, anode placement, and how you'll test and monitor the system before the tank goes into service, not after.

This technical paper walks through that planning process:

➡️ How foundation design affects anode placement
➡️ What to consider for long-term monitoring
➡️ How to set a new AST up for decades of reliable corrosion protection from day one.

If you're in the early stages of a new tank project, this is worth a read before the foundation goes in.

Read the full technical paper → https://bit.ly/4xFQOUu

09/23/2026

Tight clearance under a tank doesn't have to mean compromised cathodic protection.

The patented SPL-SandAnode™ is engineered for exactly this challenge, with sand backfill that lets the anode install directly beneath a tank, even with less than a foot of clearance.

When conventional anode systems won't fit, this is the workaround that doesn't cut corners.

Explore the SPL-SandAnode → https://bit.ly/4AqUmfN

09/16/2026

What would a 23% smaller deep anode system budget do for your next project?

That's the real number from two side-by-side competitive bids — a Durammo® system vs. a conventional deep anode design, same project scope, same bidding situation.

Where the savings come from:

🔺 Lower installation cost — factory-assembled systems install in minutes vs. hours of field assembly for discrete anode strings

🔺 Longer design life and more stable performance, which lowers total cost of ownership, not just upfront price

🔺 Savings that widen on multi-site projects, where eliminating per-install field assembly time adds up to full project days saved

If your budget conversations are still comparing anode systems on unit price alone, this is worth a second look.

See the full cost comparison → https://bit.ly/45H8mF9

09/09/2026

Anode material choice changes the entire design for a deep well groundbed.

MMO anodes are dimensionally stable. They act as a catalyst rather than a sacrificial material — consuming at a rate of milligrams per amp-year.

HSCI and graphite anodes consume at pounds per amp-year. That difference alone drives anode sizing, spacing, and expected service life in a fundamentally different direction.

This technical paper walks through the design variables that matter most:

➡️ Borehole diameter and current output requirements
➡️ Coke breeze backfill behavior
➡️ How anode geometry (continuous wire vs. discrete rigid anodes) changes installation tolerances and long-term performance

If you're in the early design phase of a deep anode groundbed — or reevaluating an existing one — this is a solid reference for getting the fundamentals right before you spec hardware.

Read the technical paper → https://bit.ly/4mRRjGI

09/02/2026

Join us at upcoming events and don’t miss the opportunity to connect with our team, explore innovative corrosion prevention strategies, and gain valuable knowledge to protect critical infrastructure.

📅 SEP 28-30 AMPP Central Conference
📅 OCT 19-21 AMPP Eastern Conference
📅 NOV 16-18 AMPP Western Conference

See Full Event Calendar → https://bit.ly/4gDEXyx

08/26/2026

Nearly 10,000 Durammo® Deep Anode Systems. Over 200 million cumulative operating hours. 30+ years in the field.

What makes it different from a conventional deep anode groundbed:

✅ Factory-assembled, not field-built
✅ Continuous current discharge
✅ No resistor junction box

If you need to spec a deep anode groundbed and you’re weighing continuous wire vs. discrete anode strings, this is worth a look.

Explore the system → https://bit.ly/4qbGv8h

08/19/2026

📢 Flash Rectifier Sale!

We have a limited supply of rectifiers in stock, tested, ready to ship, and available for immediate purchase. No manufacturing lead time. First come, first served.

Contact our sales team at [email protected] to confirm availability, get a detailed spec sheet, or reserve a unit.

See what’s in stock → https://bit.ly/3TPJJ5v

We have a limited supply of rectifiers in stock, tested, ready to ship, and available for immediate purchase.

08/13/2026

Centralizers are standard on many deep anode groundbed installations. So why doesn't MATCOR use them on the Durammo®?

It comes down to geometry and math, not preference.

A typical Durammo assembly — continuous MMO wire anode, integral 1" vent pipe, and two #8 AWG lead cables — occupies less than 15% of an 8" borehole. That leaves over 6 inches of clearance for the coke breeze to flow and settle freely.

Compare that to a string of twelve 2.2" HSCI anodes in the same 8" hole: each anode occupies ~27.5% of the bore diameter.

Once discrete rigid anodes cross the 25–30% threshold, centralizers stop being a precaution and become a mechanical necessity.

Read the full engineering breakdown → https://bit.ly/4cDFUql