5356 grade MIG (GMAW) wire for welding a wide range of magnesium-bearing aluminium alloys. One of the most widely-used grades of aluminium wire. A tried and proven quality wire, manufactured with strict quality-control, layer-wound for reliable wire feeding. Available in 0.9/1.0/1.2mm in 0.45/2/6kg spools.

KEY FEATURES:

• One of the most widely-used grades of aluminium wire
• For welding a wide range of 5xxx magnesium-bearing aluminium alloys
• Good corrosion, strength and crack resistance
• High shear strength
• Good wire strength & feedability

APPLICATION INFO:

• For welding cast and wrought aluminium alloys containing magnesium
• Welding 5xxx series alloys, including: 5052, 5083, 5086, 5154, 5251, 5356, 5454, 5456 materials
• Good colour match after anodizing with 5xxx base materials
• Not recommended for elevated service temperature applications (4043 may be a better choice for this application)

OPERATING INFO:

• All-positional
• Polarity: DC+ (Wire/torch positive, Earth negative)
• Shielding Gas: 100% Argon
• Wire brushing between each pass is recommended to ensure removal of surface oxide build up

CLASSIFICATIONS:

• AWS A5.10 ER5356
• AS/NZS ISO 18273 – S AI 5356

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ALL WELD METAL:

• Tensile strength: 200-310 MPa (N/mm)
• Yield strength: 150-190 MPa (N/mm)
• Elongation: >12%
• Composition %: Si <0.25, Cu <0.1, Mg 4.5-5.5, Ti 0.06-0.20, Cr 0.05-0.20, Fe <0.4, Mn 0.05-0.20, Zn <0.1, Be <0.003, Al: bal