Hobart ER5356 .030 Aluminum MIG Wire – 1# Spool H383806-R18

Description

Hobart® ER5356 .030 Diameter Aluminum MIG Welding Wire – 1# Spool H383806-R18

1 lb. Spool – Genuine Hobart® ER5356 .030 diameter Aluminum MIG welding wire is the most common wire used in aluminum MIG welding applications. It is classified as AWS A5.10 ER5356 and is typically used in construction, truck trailer and boat manufacturing. It is an all-position solid MIG wire with excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in salt water environments. ER5356 welds 5086 and lower strength alloys (35 ksi minimum UTS).

Applications
Welds 5086 and lower strength alloys (35 ksi minimum UTS)
Truck frames
Shipbuilding
Rail cars
Bus panels

Features

Most common aluminum/magnesium alloy for general purpose welding

High strength (38 ksi typical)

High ductility/fatigue strength/very high toughness

Moderate ductility/formability

Lower electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity

Higher column strength/better feedability

Very good color match after anodizing with 5xxx/6xxx base materials

Shielding Gas:
Argon 100%
Argon/Helium mixes for 1 inch + thick plate