The Alumi Glide® 0.030” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb Spool is a reliable welding solution that has a melting range of 1065-1170°F and a density of .097 lbs./ci. Its post-anodizing color is gray.
Alumi Glide® 0.030” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire 16lb Spool
The Alumi Glide® 0.030” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb Spool features superior cleanliness of this welding wire produces sound weldments, meaning that welds are strong and free from defects. It also exhibits good fluidity and wetting characteristics during welding, which results in a smooth and well-shaped weld bead, contributing to the overall quality of the weld.
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 is engineered by our experts to provide greater corrosion and hot cracking resistance to produce stronger welds. This aluminum filler metal also produces welds that are compatible with anodizing processes. This is beneficial when the final product requires anodized finishes for improved aesthetics, color matching, or additional corrosion protection.
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: 0.030
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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