5083 and lower strength alloys (40 ksi minimum UTS), pressure vessels, shipbuilding, cryogenic tanks

• 5083 and lower strength alloys (40 ksi minimum UTS)

• Shipbuilding
• Pressure vessels

• Cryogenic tanks

Main Application

TYPICAL CHEMICAL VALUES*

Welding Positions:

• AWS A5.10, ER5183, R5183
• ASME SFA 5.10, ER5183, R5183
• AWS A5.01 Class S1, Schedule F
• CWB, ER5183 (0.9 mm - 1.6 mm)
• ABS, ER5183, 100% Ar or Ar/He Mix (0.035” - 0.062”)
• ABS, R5183, 100% Ar (0.062” - 0.187”)
• 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: ER5183, R5183

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CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Description

5183 filler metal is the most common aluminum/magnesium alloy for welding 5083 base metal in ship building applications. 5183 has higher strength values than 5356 with excellent salt water corrosion resistance when welded to 5083.

BENEFITS

• Excellent corrosion resistance when welding 5083 base material

• Higher column strength/better feedability

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

• Very high strength (41 ksi typical) 
• High ductility/toughness/fatigue strength
• Moderate ductility/formability 
• Lower electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity

FEATURES

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

 0.035” (0.9 mm), 3/64” (1.2 mm), 1/16” (1.6 mm), 1/8” (3.2 mm)

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

STORAGE

STANDARD DIAMETERS

TYPE OF CURRENT

SHIELDING GAS