Features and Applications
Aluminium wire used to weld aluminium magnesium base materials with a maximum of 5.3% Mg.
Provides the highest as-welded strengths in fillet welds, offering characteristics of corrosion resistance, toughness, workability and weldability.
Not recommended for elevated temperature applications.
Typically used on general construction, military, pressure vessels and storage tanks etc.
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Typical Base Materials
5xxx alloys, such as AlMg4.5Mn, AlMg5, AlMg5Mn, AlMg2.7Mn, AlMgSi1*
* Illustrative, not exhaustive list
Standards |
EN ISO 18273 - S Al 5556 (AlMg5Mn1Ti) / Al5556A (AlMg5Mn)
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AWS A5.10 - ER 5556 / ER 5556A
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Chemical Composition % (Typical) |
Si% |
Fe% |
Cu% |
Mn% |
Mg% |
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0.0287 |
0.0831 |
0.0009 |
0.6178 |
4.8945 |
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Cr% |
Zn% |
Ti% |
Be% |
Al% |
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0.0975 |
0.0027 |
0.0969 |
<0.0001 |
Rem. |
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Mechanical Properties
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Tensile Strength |
≥275 MPa |
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Yield Strength |
≥126 MPa
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Elongation |
≥17 %
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Impact Strength |
≥16 J
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Mechanical properties are approximate and may vary based on the heat, shielding gas, welding parameters and other factors.
Shielding Gases
EN ISO 14175 - TIG: I1, I3
Welding Positions
EN ISO 6947 - PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG
Packaging Data |
Diameter
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Length
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Weight |
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1.60 mm
2.40 mm
3.20 mm
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1000 mm
1000 mm
1000 mm
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2.5 Kg
2.5 Kg
2.5 Kg
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Liability: Whilst all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained, this information is subject to change without notice and can be only considered as suitable for general guidance.