Wire - MIG Aluminium PROMAX 5183

5183 grade MIG wire for high-strength welding of 5083 and some other aluminium alloys. Offers excellent corrosion resistance and high strength (especially at lower temperatures), and is often used for applications such as boat & ship building, marine, cryogenics, etc. Sometimes referred to as 'marine grade'. Manufactured with strict quality-control, layer-wound for reliable wire feeding. Available in 1.2mm 6kg.

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Wire MIG Aluminium PROMAX 5183 1.2mm 6kg Weldclass
WC-06644
300mm 6kg Spool 1.2mm
Retail Incl. GST: $239.90
Wire MIG Aluminium PROMAX 5183 1.2mm 6kg Weldclass
WC-06644
300mm 6kg Spool 1.2mm
WC-06644
$239.90
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Aluminium MIG Wire Selection Guide


KEY FEATURES
> High strength & toughness, especially at lower temperatures
> Excellent corrosion resistance
> Higher wire strength & good feedability

APPLICATION INFO
> Similiar to 5356, but offers higher strength on some base metals such as 5083
> Welding alloys such as 5083, 5086, 5456, to each other or to 5052, 5652 and 5056
> Ideal for boats/marine, cryogenic plants, etc where corrosion / seawater resistance and toughness at lower temperatures is desired
> Not recommended for elevated service temperature applications (4043 may be a better choice for this application)

OPERATING INFO
> All-positional
> Polarity: DC+ (Wire/torch positive, Earth negative)
> Shielding Gas: 100% Argon
> Wire brushing between each pass is recommended to ensure removal of surface oxide build up

CLASSIFICATIONS
> AWS 5.10 ER5183
> AS/NZS ISO 18273 - S AI 5183

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ALL WELD METAL
> Tensile strength 275-330 Mpa (N\mm2)
> Yield strength 150-180 Mpa (N\mm2)
> Elongation >12%
> Composition %: Si<0.4 Cu<0.1 Mg4.3-5.2 Ti<0.15 Cr0.05-0.25 Fe<0.4 Mn0.5-1.0 Zn<0.25 Be<0.003 Al:bal

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