Welding consumables

Al alloys

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Aluminum alloy welding wire is an arc welding material used for welding aluminum alloys, whose main component is aluminum. Depending on the different chemical compositions of the aluminum welding wire, it can be divided into various wire grades. Common aluminum welding wire grades include 4043, 5356, 4047, 5183, and 5556.

Different grades of aluminum welding wire have different performance characteristics and applications. For example, 5356 aluminum welding wire has good mechanical properties, resistance to hot cracking, and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for manufacturing aircraft, ships, vehicles, and buildings; while 4043 aluminum welding wire has high strength, good flowability, and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for welding aluminum alloys and manufacturing ships, buildings, etc.

Aluminum alloy welding wire is usually used in TIG (argon arc welding) and MIG (metal inert gas shielded welding) welding techniques. TIG welding is typically used for thinner aluminum alloy materials, while MIG welding is suitable for thicker materials.

Overall, aluminum alloy welding wire is an important material for welding aluminum alloys. Its diverse performance characteristics and application scenarios make it widely used in fields such as ships, buildings, automobiles, aerospace, and other industries.

SAFRA Al alloys series

Grade Chemical composition Properties characteristics Application
4043 Si: 4.5-6.0%, Fe: 0.8%, Cu: 0.3%, Mn: 0.05%, Mg: 0.05%, Zn: 0.1%, Ti: 0.2%, Al: Balance High strength, excellent fluid and corrosion resistance Applicable in Al alloys welding ,such as shipbuilding and architecture
5356 Mg: 4.5-5.5%, Fe: 0.4%, Cu: 0.1%, Mn: 0.05%, Cr: 0.05-0.20%, Zn: 0.1%, Ti: 0.2%, Al: Balance Excellent mechanical properties,hot crack resistance and corrosion resistance Applicable in high speed aviation,shipbuilding,automotives,architecture,etc
4047 Si: 11.0-13.0%, Fe: 0.8%, Cu: 0.3%, Mn: 0.15%, Mg: 0.05%, Zn: 0.1%, Ti: 0.2%, Al: Balance Excellent fluid ,high strength and corrosion resistance Applicable in electronics ,pressure vessels ,auto parts ,Aerospace,etc.
5183 Mg: 4.3-5.2%, Fe: 0.5%, Cu: 0.15%, Mn: 0.15%, Cr: 0.05-0.25%, Zn: 0.15%, Ti: 0.2%, Al: Balance Good heat resistance and corrosion resistance,capable to weld Al with high Mg content Applicable in shipbuilding,automotives,architecture and aerospace,etc.
5556 Mg: 4.7-5.5%, Fe: 0.5%, Cu: 0.1%, Mn: 0.05%, Cr: 0.05-0.20%, Zn: 0.1%, Ti: 0.2%, Al: Balance Good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance Applicable in aviation, autmotives, architecture and aerospace.