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White plastic spool wound with silver aluminum MIG wire

Alcotec

Alcotec ER5356 1/16 in 20 lb Aluminum MIG Wire

SKU CH-WJW8-KCSAX

Aluminium MIG welding wire, ER5356 alloy, 0.063 in diameter on a 20 lb spool

  • Product typeWelding Supplies
  • Aluminium MIG wire rated ER5356 for aluminium-to-aluminium welds
  • 1/16 in diameter feeds smoothly through standard MIG guns
  • 20 lb plastic spool supports extended production runs
  • 46 ksi tensile strength delivers strong structural joints
  • Prop 65 listed for cancer and reproductive-harm chemicals

Product identity

Alcotec ER5356 aluminum MIG wire on a 20 lb plastic spool with a 0.063 in diameter. It carries AWS classification ER5356 and is formulated for aluminum-to-aluminum welding using the GMAW process with DCEP current.

Who it suits and who it does not

Suitable for fabricators working with 5356 grade aluminum in flat, horizontal, overhead or vertical-up positions. Not for jobs requiring a different alloy designation, a different wire diameter, or a spool weight other than 20 lb.

Deciding specification

The wire delivers 46 ksi tensile strength and 30 ksi yield strength as welded with 100 percent argon shielding, meeting the minimum 19 ksi yield requirement for ER5356 classification.

How it compares

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Price $179.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 1,978 comparable items (median $50.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameALCOTEC
Product typeWelding Supplies

Questions about this item

What diameter MIG gun liner and contact tip does the 0.063 in wire require?

Use a liner and contact tip sized for 1/16 in (0.063 in) aluminium wire to prevent feeding issues.

Which polarity and shielding gas does the ER5356 spool need for MIG welding?

Set the machine to DCEP polarity and use 100 percent argon shielding gas as specified for this alloy.

How often should the plastic spool be inspected or replaced during extended use?

Check the 20 lb plastic spool for cracks or deformation each time you change wire; replace it if the flanges are damaged.

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