Marinco Super Dynaplate 18 x 6 x 1/2" grounding plate

The Marinco SUPER DYNAPLATE 18 X 6 X 1/2" (model 4018) is a high-performance marine ground plate. It is designed to provide efficient electrical bonding on boats and is part of the corrosion management, bonding, and grounding product family.

The Dynaplate 4018 offers several key advantages:

It improves the performance of onboard electronic equipment. It significantly reduces RF interference. It provides an optimal path for hull bonding, eliminating the need for long copper strips. It protects stainless steel components from electrolysis and galvanic corrosion by acting as a sacrificial metal after zinc anodes. Its low-drag, non-fouling design minimizes impact on vessel performance.

The Marinco Dynaplate 4018 is made from sintered porous bronze spheres, bonded by heat and pressure. This material is selected for maximum conductivity.

The SUPER DYNAPLATE 18 X 6 X 1/2" (model 4018) measures 457 mm long, 152 mm wide, and 13 mm thick.

The Dynaplate Marinco 4018 weighs 5 kg.

The Dynaplate 4018 acts as a sacrificial metal. It is designed to corrode after the zinc anodes, providing additional protection to the boat's stainless steel components against electrolysis and galvanic corrosion.

Yes, the Marinco 4018 plate is specifically designed for SSB (Single Sideband) and AM radio transmitters. It provides the necessary "counterpoise," i.e., a large solid surface in the water, for optimal operation of this equipment.

For installing the Dynaplate 4018, you will need an electric drill with a 3/8" (9 mm) drill bit and a 9/16" wrench.

For the installation of the Dynaplate 4018, a 3/8" (9 mm) drill bit is required.

To mount the Dynaplate 4018, silicon bronze bolts of 3/8"-16 are recommended. Specific part numbers include P-12D36 or P-12D37 for a gold-plated version.

A 9/16" wrench is required for installing the Dynaplate 4018.

Fasteners required for the Dynaplate 4018 include:

3/8"-16 silicon bronze bolts (part numbers P-12D36 or P-12D37 for gold-plated).3/8"-16 silicon bronze nuts (part numbers P-12A29 or P-13A2A for gold-plated).3/8"-16 silicon bronze washers (part number P-11D04).

Yes, the Dynaplate 4018 is specifically designed to offer low drag and be non-fouling, which minimizes its impact on the vessel's performance.

Yes, the Dynaplate 4018 is ideal for electrical bonding systems, providing an optimal path for hull bonding.

Yes, the Dynaplate 4018 is designed to provide an optimal path for hull bonding, eliminating the need for long traditional copper strips used for this purpose.

The Dynaplate 4018 is designed to provide a large grounding surface in the water, helping to dissipate unwanted currents and significantly reduce radio frequency (RF) interference for onboard electronic equipment.

Although listed under "Battery Management" in some sources, the Dynaplate 4018 is more accurately a component of the "Corrosion/Bonding/Grounding" family (corrosion/bonding/grounding). Its function is to improve electronic performance and protect against corrosion, thereby indirectly contributing to the overall health of the boat's electrical system.

Yes, the Dynaplate 4018 is specifically ideal for RF applications, particularly for HF and AM radio transmitters, where it acts as an effective counterpoise.

In the provided technical documentation, the part number (Item #) for this Dynaplate is 4018.