Ideal for small-scale projects, the 5lb spool of Alumi Glide® 4043 features a 0.035” diameter, offering easy handling and precise welds. Its reduced crack sensitivity ensures durable welds, making it a top choice for intricate welding tasks.
Alumi Glide® 0.035” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire 5lb Spool
The Alumi Glide® 0.035” 4043 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 5lb Spool is a reliable welding consumable that boasts smooth-running characteristics, which effectively saves time and increases productivity. Its superior cleanliness also helps it produce sound weldments, which are strong, durable, reliable, and free of distortions and other defects that could affect the stability 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 designed for optimal ease-of-use and efficiency. It’s generally recommended for several base metals and casting alloys, including 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, 6063, and casting alloys 43, 355, 356, and 214. It has a melting range of 1065-1170°F and a density of .097 lbs./ci. Its post-anodizing color is gray.
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: 0.035
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Package Type: Spool
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Package Size: 5
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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