1 lb. Spool Genuine Hobart® ER5356 .030 diameter Aluminum MIG welding wire is the most common wire used in aluminum MIG welding applications. It is classified as AWS A5.10 ER5356 and is typically used in construction, truck trailer and boat manufacturing. It is an all-position solid MIG wire with excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in salt water environments. ER5356 welds 5086 and lower strength alloys (35 ksi minimum UTS). Applications Welds 5086 and lower strength alloys (35 ksi minimum UTS) Truck frames Shipbuilding Rail cars Bus panels FeaturesMost common aluminum/magnesium alloy for general purpose weldingHigh strength (38 ksi typical)High ductility/fatigue strength/very high toughnessModerate ductility/formabilityLower electrical conductivity and thermal conductivityHigher column strength/better feedabilityVery good color match after anodizing with 5xxx/6xxx base materials Shielding Gas: Argon 100% Argon/Helium mixes for 1 inch + thick plate TMI650
