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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

  • Tensile strength of 39,000 psi
  • Welds 5XXX series alloys when 40,000 psi tensile strength is not required
  • All position welding, except vertical down
  • White color (post anodized)
  • Very good General Purpose welding wire
  • Marked with model number on each end for easy identification after use
  • Designed for welding non-heat treatable base alloys, specifically 5XXX series alloys
  • Common applications are welding of boats/ships, bicycles, trucks, pressure vessels and automotive parts
  • Most widely used aluminum welding alloy
  • 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
  • Weight: 1.03 lbs
  • Aluminum Content: Balance
  • Magnesium Content: 4.5-5.5%
  • Titanium Content: .06-.20%
  • Copper Content: .10% max.
  • Manganese Content: .05-.20%
  • Chromium Content: .05-.20%
  • Silicon Content: .25% max.
  • Zinc Content: .10% max.
  • Beryllium Content: .0008% max.
  • Iron Content: .40% max.
  • Others Content: Each .05% max., Total .15% max.
  • Post Anodize Color: White
  • Specification Compliance: ANSI/AWS A5.10, ASME SFA 5.10, QQ-R-566B Class R/ER 5356

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    Spec Sheet