The ESAB AlcoTec ALMIGWeld® ER5356 0.040″ Aluminum MIG Wire is a general-purpose aluminum filler metal with moderate high-strength capabilities, making it ideal for MIG welding 5XXX and 6XXX series aluminum alloys. Manufactured with magnesium, manganese, chromium, and titanium, this non-heat-treatable wire delivers strong, corrosion-resistant welds, particularly in marine, aerospace, automotive, and structural aluminum applications. It maintains a bright, white finish when anodized, making it suitable for decorative and structural welding projects.
Packaged in a 16 lb spool with a 12″ diameter, this ER5356 MIG wire ensures smooth wire feeding for consistent, high-quality welds. While it provides excellent strength and corrosion resistance, it should be used with caution in applications where weld pool chemistry exceeds 3% magnesium or where temperatures exceed 150°F for extended periods, as this may increase the risk of stress corrosion cracking.
Features:
- High-strength aluminum alloy: Designed for MIG welding 5XXX and 6XXX series aluminum, ensuring strong and reliable welds.
- Superior corrosion resistance: Performs well in marine, saltwater, and outdoor environments, preventing oxidation and weakening.
- Non-heat-treatable: Maintains its mechanical properties without requiring additional heat treatment.
- Bright anodized finish: Produces aesthetic, white-colored welds when anodized, making it ideal for decorative and structural applications.
- Good ductility and moderate high strength: Provides tough, crack-resistant welds suitable for structural and load-bearing applications.
- Optimized for high-speed welding: Ensures smooth wire feeding, making it ideal for automated and semi-automated MIG welding.
- 16 lb spool with 12″ diameter: Offers continuous wire feeding for industrial and high-production welding.
Common Markets:
- Marine & Shipbuilding: Used in boat hulls, docks, and offshore structures for its superior saltwater resistance.
- Aerospace & Aviation: Preferred for aircraft fuselages, aerospace-grade aluminum components, and lightweight structural welding.
- Automotive & Transportation: Ideal for MIG welding aluminum truck bodies, trailers, 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 high-volume production welding.
- Defense & Military Applications: Meets strict performance requirements for defense-related aluminum structures.
- Recreational & Consumer Products: Common in bike frames, aluminum sporting equipment, and outdoor gear fabrication.
Specifications:
- AWS Classification: ER5356
- Diameter: 0.040″
- Weight: 16 lb spool
- Spool Diameter: 12″
- Alloy Type: AlMg5Cr(A) (Aluminum-Magnesium)
- Non-Heat-Treatable
- Package Type: Spool
- Standards: ANSI/AWS A5.10
The ESAB AlcoTec ALMIGWeld® ER5356 0.040″ Aluminum MIG Wire is the go-to choice for professional welders working in marine, aerospace, and automotive industries, where high-strength, corrosion-resistant welds are required. With its smooth feedability, bright anodized finish, and industry certifications, this wire ensures strong, defect-free welds in demanding aluminum fabrication projects.
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