1021610 - Alumi Glide® 5556 Aluminum Welding Wire

Product Quick Specs

Application:
MIG
Wire Diameter:
0.047
Package Size:
16
Package Type:
Spool Plastic
Description

The Alumi Glide® 0.047” 5556 Aluminum Welding Wire in a 16lb plastic spool allows you to weld while achieving precision and convenience. The 0.047” diameter makes it versatile for different welding tasks.

Alumi Glide® 0.047” 5556 Aluminum Welding Wire 16lb Plastic Spool

The Alumi Glide® 0.047” 5556 Aluminum Welding Wire 16lb Plastic Spool is a high-quality filler metal that features 5% magnesium, which contributes to the consumable’s overall strength and resistance to corrosion. It’s commonly used for joining various aluminum alloys, including 5XXX series alloys like 5083 and 5086, as well as 6XXX series alloys such as 6061 and 6063.

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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
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Advantages of Alumi Glide® Welding Wire

The Alumi Glide® 5556 aluminum welding wire delivers welds with fantastic strength and unmatched durability. A reliable option for a variety of welding applications, including heavy equipment manufacturing and general fabrication, this filler metal exhibits smooth feedability, strength, and ductility. This allows our welders to achieve solid and reliable results with confidence, exceeding their expectations and standards.

Shielding Gas Blends for Alumi Glide® 5556 Welding Wire

When using the following shielding gas blends, optimal results can be acquired with Alumi Glide® 5556 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 ER5556, R5556
  • CWB A5.10
  • ISO 9001:2015

Aluminum Welding Wire Storage Instructions

To ensure the longevity of and quality of this welding wire, we suggest that you store it properly, usually in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid storing it in areas prone to high humidity or moisture.

Technical Info

Technical Specs

  • Tier: National-Arc
  • Branding: Alumi Glide
  • Class: Aluminum
  • Alloy: 5556
  • Finish: ALM
  • Wire Diameter: 0.047
  • Package Type: Spool Plastic
  • Package Size: 16
  • Application: MIG
  • Product Length (inches): 0
  • Product Width (inches): 0
  • Product Height (inches): 0
  • Pkgs per Pallet: 0
  • Pallet LBS: 0
  • AWS: ER5556
STORAGE & HANDLING
*Please see product SDS sheet for complete storage & handling instructions.