Aluminum MIG Wire 5356

ER5356 MIG welding wire is the global industry standard for high-strength aluminum-magnesium solid wires designed for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG).
Classified under AWS A5.10 as ER5356, this wire is alloyed with 5% magnesium, making it the definitive choice for structural, marine, and high-tensile aluminum applications where strength and durability are critical.

Core Product Features
High Structural Strength: Delivers significantly higher shear strength and tensile integrity compared to silicon-based wires like ER4043, making it ideal for structural load-bearing frames.
Premium Marine Corrosion Resistance: The aluminum-magnesium matrix offers elite protection against salt spray, marine environments, and alkaline deterioration.Excellent Anodizing Color Match: Unlike silicon-alloyed wires which turn dark grey after anodizing, ER5356 provides an excellent, bright color match after post-weld anodizing treatments.
Stiff Feedability: The magnesium content makes the wire physically stiffer than other aluminum grades, reducing the risk of wire buckling or bird-nesting during feeding.

AWS Classification: AWS A5.10 / ASME SFA A5.10 ER5356 (UNS A95356)
Chemical Profile: Aluminum base alloyed with ~4.5% ÔøΩ 5.5% Magnesium (Mg) / Chromium & Titanium modified
Shielding Gas Options: 100% Pure Argon (or Argon/Helium mixtures for thick plates over 12 mm)
Welding Current: Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP / DC+)
Typical Tensile Strength: ~38,000 PSI (~262 MPa) ÔøΩ significantly stronger than ER4043

Above information for reference. Refer OEM data sheet (in link) for product specific accurate information on specification and usage.