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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

  • Very good general purpose welding wire
  • Designed for welding non-heat treatable base alloys, specifically 5XXX series alloys
  • Most widely used aluminum welding alloy
  • Welds 5XXX series alloys when 40,000 psi tensile strength is not required
  • White color (post anodized)
  • All position welding, except vertical down
  • Common applications are welding of boats/ships, bicycles, trucks, pressure vessels and automotive parts
  • Tensile strength of 39,000 psi
  • Weight: 1.12 lbs
  • Tensile Strength: 39,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: 19,000 psi
  • Elongation: 17% in 2 in
  • Solidus Temperature: 1060 6F (571 6C)
  • Liquidus Temperature: 1175 6F (635 6C)
  • Density: 0.096 lbs/cu in
  • Material: Aluminum Magnesium Alloy 5356
  • Magnesium Content: 4.5-5.5%
  • Titanium Content: 0.06-0.20%
  • Copper Content: Max 0.10%
  • Manganese Content: 0.05-0.20%
  • Chromium Content: 0.05-0.20%
  • Silicon Content: Max 0.25%
  • Zinc Content: Max 0.10%
  • Beryllium Content: Max 0.0008%
  • Iron Content: Max 0.40%
  • Others Content: Each max 0.05%, Total max 0.15%
  • Post Anodize Color: White
  • Welding Position: All except vertical down
  • Compliance: ANSI/AWS A5.10, ASME SFA 5.10, QQ-R-566B

Downloads

    Spec Sheet