The Alumi Glide® 0.040” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb Spool has a superior reduced crack sensitivity and greater wetting characteristics compared to other types of aluminum welding wires.
Alumi Glide® 0.040” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire 16lb Spool
The Alumi Glide® 0.040” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb Spool is a relatively easy-to-use choice for various welding projects. It offers good arc stability and puddle control, bringing a higher level of precision for the more complex jobs. This aluminum filler metal also exhibits good ductility, which is important for applications where the material may experience bending or other forms of deformation.
Applications for Alumi Glide® Welding Wire
Alumi Glide® aluminum welding wire is best suited for the following applications:
- Agricultural Equipment
- Auto Body
- Automotive Exhaust
- General Fabrication
- Heavy Equipment
- Pipe Welding
- Pressure Vessels
- Railcars
- Shipbuilding
- Structures
- Trailers
Advantages of Alumi Glide® Welding Wire
The Alumi Glide® 4043 welding wire, which has a melting range of 1065-1170°F, features a lower melting point compared to some other aluminum welding wires. This is especially useful in applications where lower heat input is desired to minimize distortion and heat-affected zone size. It also features higher weldability and smoother fluidity for easier welding, resulting in less spatter and distortion.
Shielding Gas Blends for Alumi Glide® 4043 Welding Wire
When using the following shielding gas blends, optimal results can be acquired with Alumi Glide® 4043 aluminum welding wire:
- 100% Argon
- Argon/Helium Mixtures
This welding wire can be used in all positions. Appropriate shielding gas usage, settings, and arc transfer modes are required for welding.
Aluminum Welding Wire Industry Standards
Alumi Glide® meets or exceeds several industry specifications, including:
- AWS A5.10 classification ER4043, R4043
- Canadian Bureau of Welding – CWB A5.10
- ISO 9001:2015
Aluminum Welding Wire Storage Instructions
It is recommended to store Alumi Glide® 4043 in a dry, enclosed environment and in its originally sealed package to prevent contamination.
Technical Specs
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Tier: National-Arc
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Branding: Alumi Glide
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Class: Aluminum
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Alloy: 4043
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Finish: ALM
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Wire Diameter: 0.040
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Package Type: Spool
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Package Size: 16
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Application: MIG
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Product Length (inches): 0
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Product Width (inches): 0
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Product Height (inches): 0
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Pkgs per Pallet: 0
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Pallet LBS: 0
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AWS: ER4043, R4043