The Alumi Glide® 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 50lb drum, featuring a 0.047” diameter, is suitable for medium- to large-scale welding applications as it effectively ensures dependable and strong welds.
Alumi Glide® 0.047” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire 50lb Drum
The Alumi Glide® 0.047” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 50lb Drum features 5% silicon, which provides incredibly desirable welding characteristics. It has a melting range of 1065-1170°F and a density of .097 lbs./ci. Its post-anodizing color is gray. This welding wire also exhibits great fluidity and wetting characteristics during welding, which results in a smoother and more consistent weld quality.
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 aluminum welding wire is engineered to enhance the alloy’s natural resistance to corrosion, making it the best choice for working in welding operations that constantly encounter moist or corrosive environments. Its relatively low melting point can also help minimize heat input to reduce the risk of 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: 0.047
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Package Type: Drum
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Package Size: 50
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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