The ESAB ER5356 0.035″ Aluminum MIG Wire is a high-strength aluminum welding wire designed for MIG (GMAW) welding of 5XXX and 6XXX series aluminum alloys. With a tensile strength of 46 ksi and excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine and saltwater environments, this wire is widely used in boat building, aerospace, automotive, and structural aluminum applications. Its magnesium-enriched composition (AlMg5 alloy type) ensures strong, ductile welds with superior crack resistance, making it a top choice for high-performance aluminum welding.
Packaged in a 16 lb steel spool with a 12″ diameter, this ER5356 MIG wire provides smooth, consistent wire feeding, ensuring high-quality welds with minimal porosity. Designed for use with 100% argon shielding gas, it is optimized for flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up welding positions, making it a versatile option for industrial aluminum fabrication.
Features:
- High-strength aluminum alloy: Designed for MIG welding 5XXX and 6XXX series aluminum, ensuring durable, load-bearing welds.
- Superior corrosion resistance: Performs exceptionally well in marine, saltwater, and outdoor environments.
- Excellent weldability and crack resistance: Produces smooth, defect-free welds, reducing the risk of failure in high-stress applications.
- Optimized for multiple welding positions: Suitable for flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical-up welding, offering versatility in fabrication.
- Compatible with 100% Argon shielding gas: Ensures clean, strong welds with minimal oxidation and contamination.
- High feedability and smooth arc performance: Reduces downtime and improves efficiency in production welding.
- 16 lb steel spool with 12″ diameter: Provides continuous wire feeding for industrial and high-production applications.
Common Markets:
- Marine & Shipbuilding: Used in boat hulls, docks, and offshore structures for superior saltwater resistance.
- Aerospace & Aviation: Preferred for aircraft fuselages, aerospace-grade aluminum components, and structural welding.
- Automotive & Transportation: Ideal for MIG welding aluminum trailers, truck bodies, and lightweight vehicle frames.
- Heavy Equipment & Fabrication: Applied in industrial aluminum structures, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
- Manufacturing & Metalworking: Used for custom aluminum fabrication, robotic welding, and production welding.
- Construction & Infrastructure: Suitable for architectural aluminum frameworks, bridges, and outdoor structural projects.
- General Welding & Repairs: Trusted for on-site aluminum welding and reinforcement applications.
Specifications:
- AWS Classification: ER5356
- Diameter: 0.035″
- Weight: 16 lb spool
- Spool Diameter: 12″
- Spool Type: Steel
- Arbor Hole Diameter: 2″
- Spool Width: 4″
- Wire Type: Solid
- Process: MIG Welding (GMAW)
- Welding Current: DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive)
- Shielding Gas: 100% Argon
- Tensile Strength (As Welded): 46 ksi
- Yield Strength (As Welded): 30 ksi
- Elongation (As Welded): 17%
- Number of Passes: Multiple Passes, Single Pass
- Standards: AWS A5.10
The ESAB ER5356 0.035″ Aluminum MIG Wire is a go-to choice for professional welders working in marine, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications, where high-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminum welds are required. With its smooth feedability, strong mechanical properties, and industry certifications, this wire ensures consistent, high-quality welds in demanding aluminum fabrication projects.
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