The Alumi Glide® 0.040” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 1lb Spool is a 5% magnesium aluminum filler metal that has increased levels of Mg, Ti, and Mn, along with the addition of chrome and a slight reduction in silicon.
Alumi Glide® 0.040” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire 1lb Spool
The Alumi Glide® 0.040” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 1lb Spool is a solid choice for handling welding applications that demand both strength and durability. With a 5% increase in magnesium, this wire features enhanced resistance to corrosion, making it the best solution for aluminum welding in or near saltwater environments. It also boasts a melting range of 1060-1175°F and a density of 0.96 lbs./ci.
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 features a typical tensile strength of 38,000 psi, and it can be used for welding 6XXX series alloys and most aluminum cast alloys (mold repair) along with 5XXX/6XXX series with less than 2.5% magnesium. Its versatility and superior performance make it the go-to choice for numerous welding projects.
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
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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: 0.040
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Package Type: Spool
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Package Size: 1
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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