• 5086 and lower strength alloys (35 ksi minimum UTS)

• Shipbuilding
• Truck frames

• Rail cars/Bus panels

Main Application

TYPICAL CHEMICAL VALUES*

Welding Positions:

• AWS A5.10, ER5356, R5356
• ASME SFA 5.10, ER5356, R5356
• AWS A5.01 Class S1, Schedule F
• CWB, ER5356 (0.8 mm - 2.4 mm)
• ABS, ER5356, 100% Ar or Ar/He Mix (0.030” - 0.062”)
• ABS, R5356, 100% Ar (0.062” - 0.156”)
• vd TUV 1153

Maintaining a proper welding procedure - including pre-heat and interpass temperatures - may be
critical depending on the type and thickness of aluminum being welded.

See Above: This information was determined by welding using 100%Argon shielding gas with a flow rate between
35-50 cfh (14-24 l/min).

AVAILABLE DIAMETERS AND PACKAGES: For a complete list of diameters and packaging, please contact.

Classification:
AWS A5.10: ER5356, R5356

MaxalMig

CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Description

5356 filler metal is the most common aluminum/magnesium alloy for general purpose welding and is typically used in the construction industry in fabricating truck trailers, small fishing boats, and in cryogenic applications.

- 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

Features/Benefits

100% Argon (Ar) or Argon/Helium mixtures, typical: GMAW - 35-50 cfh (14-24 l/min),
GTAW 20-30 cfh (10-14 l/min).

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP) for GMAW, AC for GTAW

0.030” (0.8 mm), 0.035” (0.9 mm), 0.040” (1.0 mm), 3/64” (1.2 mm), 1/16” (1.6 mm),
3/32” (2.4 mm), 1/8” (3.2 mm), 5/32” (4.0 mm)

Product should be stored in a dry, enclosed environment, and in its original intact packaging

STORAGE

STANDARD DIAMETERS

TYPE OF CURRENT

SHIELDING GAS