5356 aluminum MIG welding alloy is an all-position, non-heat treatable MIG wire used to weld the 5XXX series alloys when 40,000 psi tensile strength is not a requirement. Alloy 5356 is a very good all-purpose wire. It is the most widely used of all aluminum filler metals. Common applications are welding of boats/ships, bicycles, trucks, pressure vessels and automotive parts.

Features

• Used mainly for welding aluminum of like composition. This type is also useful if color match is important after anodizing.

• Should be considered for welding 5000 series aluminum base metals.

• Optimized To Reduce Fumes & shaved for ultimate cleanliness of wire.

• 5359 offers excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water

• AWS Classification A5.13

• 5356 aluminum/silicon GMAW (MIG) welding alloy

• Designed for welding heat treatable base alloys, specifically 6XXX series alloys

• Lower melting point and more fluidity than 5XXX series filler alloys

• Low sensitivity to weld cracking with 6XXX series base alloys

• Suitable for sustained elevated temperature service, i.e. above 150°F (65°C)

• All position, except vertical down welding

• Gray (post anodized) color

Applications

• Automotive bumpers and supports

• Structural frames in the shipbuilding industry

• Formed truck panels

• Railing Industry

• Power Industry

• Trailer Manufacturing