IDENTIFICATION
GM 5356, ER 5356
CLASSIFICATION
AWS/SFA 5.10: ER 5356, BS 2901-90 5356,
DIN 1732-88 SG-AlMg 5
DESCRIPTION
Aluminum MIG wire containing 5% Magnesium. The high strength weld metal has very good corrosion resistance in marine environments. Excellent colour match with material to be anodized. The most versatile and universally used aluminum filler material. Melting range 560-630ºC.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (RANGE) %
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Al |
| 0.25 max | 0.40 max | 0.10 max | 0.05 - 0.20 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.10 max | 0.06 - 0.20 | Remainder |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Suitable for welding similar composition Al/Mg and Al/Mg/Si material.
STORAGE & HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS:
WELDING PROCESS : MIG
SHIELDING GAS : Welding grade high purity Argon.
PACKING PARAMETERS
| Size (mm) | Packing / Spool (kg) |
| 1.2 | 7 |
| 1.6 | 7 |
| 2 | 7 |