Ghillie Kettle MKETTLE - HARD ANODISED

Ghillie Kettle MKETTLE - HARD ANODISED

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MKettle by Ghillie Kettles - a traditional Irish wood-fired kettle for camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing!

MKETTLE - the most compact double-walled kettle in the world! 

MKettle is proven in its field and is recommended by enthusiasts who spend long periods outdoors, cycling or canoeing/kayaking, camping, fishing, or hiking, where weight, size, and function are crucial.

Composition: Hard anodised aluminium, British Standard ISO10074: 2010
 
Weight: 370 g
 
Capacity: 530 ml
 
Dimensions: 17 cm high with a 10 cm diameter
 
Packaging: The set includes Mkettle + stand, neoprene sleeve, stopper, nylon carry bag with D-rings, and instructions for use.

Fuel: solid fuel, eco-friendly, no gas canisters required.
  
Transport: Use the stopper when carrying water.
 
Storage: There is enough space in the inner hollow section for matches and a pre-prepared fire-lighting starter.

What does "HARD ANODISED" mean

The result of hard anodising is a thicker and tougher coating that is approximately 2-4 times stronger than standard anodising. The resulting material is as close to titanium as possible - while still using easily workable aluminium, it achieves strength higher than stainless steel, with additional advantages - lower weight, faster boiling of water, and no possibility of rusting! 

Anodising is used primarily to strengthen the outer layer of aluminium and is also an easy way to add colour. What the process actually does is create a layer of aluminium hydroxide on the surface of the metal. Once the process is complete, the aluminium is no longer susceptible to nicks and scratches on the surfaces, because the pores of the metal have tightened, creating a harder surface.

There are 3 types of anodising

Type I - is specialist anodising using chromic or phosphoric acid instead of sulphuric acid.

Type II - is the anodising that can be done in a garage, using sulphuric acid and coloured dyes.

Type III - is hard anodising. It requires a more controlled environment.

Type III, or hard anodising, is carried out with a weaker sulphuric acid solution and an acid bath at a lower temperature. Typically, for Type II anodising, the acid bath is around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature often rises during the anodising process. For Type III hard anodising, the temperature should be 35-40 degrees. The acid bath must be constantly agitated, otherwise a warm layer of acid will build up around the product. The electrical current will be much higher, perhaps 20 amps per sq. ft. This requires bath agitation machines and cooling equipment.