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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.
Classifications: AWS A5.10: ER5183, ISO AS/NZS 18273: S AL 5183
Classifications: AWS A5.10: ER5183, ISO AS/NZS 18273: S AL 5183
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How to set up your MIG welder for aluminium welding Aluminium MIG Wire Selection Guide
KEY FEATURES:
- High strength & toughness, especially at lower temperatures
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Higher wire strength & good feedability
APPLICATION INFO:
- Similar 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 A5.10 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, Mg 4.3-5.2, Ti <0.15, Cr 0.05-0.25, Fe <0.4, Mn 0.5-1.0, Zn <0.25, Be <0.003, Al: bal
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Classifications: AWS A5.10: ER5356, ISO AS/NZS 18273: S AL 5356 -
4043 grade MIG wire for welding a wide range of aluminium alloys. Especially suited for 6xxx series alloys. Offers excellent crack-resistance, fluid weld pool and is preferred by some welders because it “wets and flows better” and it also makes brighter looking welds. Manufactured with strict quality-control, layer-wound for reliable wire feeding. Available in 1.0mm & 1.2mm x 6kg.
Classifications: AWS A5.10: ER4043, ISO AS/NZS 18273: S AL 4043
