The Alumi Glide® 0.035” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb Spool is recommended for a range of base metals and casting alloys, including 5050, 5052, 5083, 5356, 5454, and 5456 metals.
Alumi Glide® 0.035” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire 16lb Spool
The Alumi Glide® 0.035” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb Spool is a top-performing filler metal that delivers unbeatable weld results. It’s engineered by our experts to ensure consistent feeding with its unique diameter control, delivering convenience and reliability for a smooth welding operation. It’s a highly ductile material that promotes greater flexibility, giving our welders the ability to shape our wire so that it best suits whichever application they're currently working with.
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® 5356 welding wire contains 5% magnesium, along with increased levels of titanium, manganese, and a slight reduction in silicon. This composition works flawlessly together to enhance the material’s corrosion resistance. This aluminum filler metal also features a melting range of 1060-1175°F, a density of 0.96 lbs./ci., and a typical tensile strength of 38,000 psi.
Shielding Gas Blends for Alumi Glide® 5356 Welding Wire
When using the following shielding gas blends, optimal results can be acquired with Alumi Glide® 5356 aluminum welding wire:
- 100% Argon
- Argon/Helium Mixtures
This versatile TIG/MIG welding wire can be used in all positions. Factors such as 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 ER5356, R5356
- CWB A5.10
- ISO 9001:2015
- ABS Certified Product - Learn More
Aluminum Welding Wire Storage Instructions
In order to maintain the integrity and longevity of your welding wire, proper storage is essential. We recommend storing our Alumi Glide® 5356 in a dry, enclosed environment and keeping it sealed in its original package.
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: 5356
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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: 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: ER5356, R5356