The 18lb wire basket of Alumi Glide® 0.047” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire is designed to provide convenient handling and reliable welding for various applications, including auto body and heavy equipment fabrication.
Alumi Glide® 0.047” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire 18lb Wire Basket
The Alumi Glide® 0.047” 5356 Aluminum Welding Wire in an 18lb wire basket is a strong and reliable wire that offers superior versatility. This filler metal contains 5% magnesium, along with increased levels of titanium, manganese, and a slight reduction in silicon. The increase in magnesium influences the weldability of the wire, providing an easier and more efficient welding experience.
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 offers a melting range of 1060-1175°F, a density of 0.96 lbs./ci., and a typical tensile strength of 38,000 psi. Its versatility allows for consistent and smooth feeding in different welding applications, whether you’re using it for manual or robotic operations. A reliable filler metal, this aluminum welding wire works effectively to generate great welds with even greater quality.
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: 0.047
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Package Type: Wire Basket
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Package Size: 18
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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