The Alumi Glide® 0.047” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 150lb Drum boasts smooth-running characteristics, which help welders save time and increase productivity. It works best with several base metals, including 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, 6063, and casting alloys 43, 355, 356, and 214.
Alumi Glide® 0.047” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire 150lb Drum
The Alumi Glide® 0.047” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 150lb drum, with a 5% silicon composition, provides desirable welding characteristics for our welders. Suitable for a variety of applications, including automotive components, bicycle frames, structural components, and general fabrication, this type of aluminum filler metal features effective wetting characteristics that promote its fluidity and weldability.
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
With a melting range of 1065-1170°F, the Alumi Glide® 4043 welding wire has a lower melting point compared to some other aluminum welding wires. This characteristic is advantageous in applications where minimizing heat input is important to reduce distortion and the size of the heat-affected zone.
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: 0.047
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Package Type: Drum
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Package Size: 150
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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