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Harris® 5356 Aluminum Magnesium alloy is very commonly used for higher strength welding of 5XXX and 6XXX base materials. Its higher columnar strength offers improved feeding.

Features

  • Common applications are welding of boats/ships, bicycles, trucks, pressure vessels and automotive parts
  • Welds 5XXX series alloys when 40,000 psi tensile strength is not required
  • Designed for welding non-heat treatable base alloys, specifically 5XXX series alloys
  • White color (post anodized)
  • Conveniently packaged for point-of-purchase display
  • Tensile strength of 39,000 psi
  • Very good General Purpose welding wire
  • Most widely used aluminum welding alloy
  • All position welding, except vertical down
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs
  • Tensile Strength: 39,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: 19,000 psi
  • Elongation: 17% (in 2 in)
  • Solidus Temperature: 1060 F (571 C)
  • Liquidus Temperature: 1175 F (635 C)
  • Density: 0.096 lbs/cu in
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GMAW) - Metal Thickness: 1/16 in to 3/8 in
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GMAW) - Wire Diameter: .030 to 1/16 in
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GMAW) - Amperage: 70-300 A
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GMAW) - Voltage: 15-29 V
  • Recommended Shielding Gas (GMAW): Argon 25-50 cfh
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GTAW) - Filler Wire Size: 1/16 in to 1/4 in
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GTAW) - Amperage: 70-450 A
  • Recommended Welding Parameters (GTAW) - Voltage: 15-25 V
  • Recommended Shielding Gas (GTAW): Argon 20-35 cfh
  • Material: Aluminum Magnesium Alloy
  • Nominal Composition: Magnesium 4.5-5.5%, Titanium 0.06-0.20%, Copper max 0.10%, Manganese 0.05-0.20%, Chromium 0.05-0.20%, Silicon max 0.25%, Zinc max 0.10%, Iron max 0.40%, Beryllium max 0.0008%, Others total max 0.15%
  • Post Anodize Color: White
  • Compliance: ANSI/AWS A5.10, ASME SFA 5.10, QQ-R-566B Class R/ER 5356

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