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Wire - MIG Aluminium PROMAX 5356
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.
Also Known As:
Ally MIG Wire / Alloy MIG Wire / Aluminum MIG Wire / Aluminium MIG Welding Wire
Disclaimer:
Any product application information on this web page is presented as "typical" and an indicative guide only, without guarantee or warranty, and Weldclass expressly disclaims any liability incurred from any reliance thereon. No data is to be construed as an official recommendation for any welding condition or technique by Weldclass. The correct product(s), settings and techniques will vary in each application and users should conduct their own research to determine the correct product and method to use in their situation. E.&O.E.
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How to set up your MIG welder for aluminium welding Aluminium MIG Wire Selection Guide
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/mm²)
- Yield strength: 150-190 MPa (N/mm²)
- 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
RELATED INFO & ARTICLES:
- Aluminium MIG Welding Set-Up Guide
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- MIG Torch Identification Guide
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Kane - QLD
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Comments: It’s awesome does the job nicely
31/07/24 12:58 PM
Kero - NT
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Comments: It’s the only one we use for ally
17/07/24 22:54
Danny - NSW
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Comments: Welds nice, no issues
10/04/24 21:16
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: It’s awesome does the job nicely
31/07/24 12:58 PM
Kero - NT
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10
Comments: It’s the only one we use for ally
17/07/24 22:54
Danny - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 8
Comments: Welds nice, no issues
10/04/24 21:16
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