G Corner’s Shorting Frames, also known as Jumper Frames, are designed to maintain current flow through electrowinning cell lines during maintenance activities. By safely bypassing individual cells, they allow operators to remove, inspect, or service equipment without interrupting power to the rest of the circuit. Engineered for high-current applications and customised to suit each tankhouse layout, G Corner’s shorting frames help minimise downtime, maintain production continuity, and improve overall operational efficiency.
G Corner’s Shorting Frames are purpose-built to maintain current flow through electrowinning g cell lines during maintenance, inspection, and cell change-out activities. By providing a temporary low-resistance bypass across one or more cells, they allow essential work to be performed without disrupting production across the remainder of the circuit, helping to maximise plant availability and operational efficiency.
Manufactured from high-conductivity laminated copper busbars, each shorting frame is engineered to suit the operating current, cell geometry, and tankhouse layout of the installation. Shorting Frames are typically designed to match the length of the cell while providing sufficient width and clearance for the safe removal and replacement of anodes and cathodes while the frame remains in position.
To ensure reliable current transfer, each frame is fitted with spring-loaded contact pins aligned to the electrowinning anode and cathode hanger bar spacing. The spring-loaded design compensates for variations in hanger bar height, maintaining consistent electrical contact across all connection points. Flexible laminated or braided copper connectors link the contact pins to the frame, ensuring efficient current distribution, low contact resistance, and dependable performance in demanding refinery environments.
