MW-5356 AlMg5Cr Aluminium Welding Wire

Classification

EN ISO 18273 S Al 5356 (AlMg5Cr(A))
Material No. 3.3556
AWS A 5-10 ER 5356
JIS Z3232 A5356

Wire Dimensions Available

MIG Welding Wires [mm] 0,8; 1,0; 1,2; 1,6; 2,0; 2,4
TIG Welding Rods [mm] 1,6; 2,0; 2,4; 3,2; 4,0; 5,0

Product Availability

MIG Spools 0.5kg (100mm), 2kg (200mm), 6kg (S300mm), 7kg (B300/BS300), 18kg (400mm), 40kg (400mm) - Vacuum packaging available.
MIG Welding Wire Bulk drums 80kg and 140kg
TIG Welding Rods 2.5Kg, 5Kg and 10Kg Packs, length 1000mm

Optional vacuum foil packaging available for protection against condensation which causes porosity in the weld deposit.

Features

MasterWeld MW-5356 aluminium welding wire is alloyed with 5% magnesium and is used to weld similar alloys for use in many marine and chemical plant applications due to its higher corrosion resistance.

Typical composition in %

Si < 0,25
Fe < 0,40
Cu < 0,10
Mn 0,05 - 0,20
Mg 4,50 - 5,50
Cr 0,05 - 0,20
Zn < 0,10
Be < 0,0003
Ti 0,06 - 0,20
Others < 0,05
Others total < 0,15

Physical properties of pure weld metal (Approx. values)

0,2 % yield strength Rp0,2 [MPa] 120
Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 250
Elongation A5 (Lo=5d0) [%] 18
Test temperature [°C] 20
Welding position PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF