5556A Welding Wire and Rod MIG and TIG

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Data Sheet:

Aluminum Welding Alloy 5556A

Chemical Composition
Weight %	Al	Si	Fe	Cu	Mn	Mg	Cr	Zn	Ti	Other
Alloy 5556A	Bal	0.25 max	0.40 max	0.10 max	0.6 - 1.0	5.0 - 5.50	0.05 0.20	0.20 max	0.05 0.20	0.05 ea max

Welding Alloy 5556A is an Aluminium Alloy containing 5.3% Magnesium and 0.8% Manganese. The elements are controlled closely to enable optimum weld strength. Alloy 5556A has a higher strength weld metal than standard 5% Mg in Alloy 5356. Alloy 5556A is an aluminium filler that has good ductility and improved crack resistance.

Aluminium MIG and TIG Welding wire and Rods

Used on

5556A is an aluminium filler that has good ductility and improved crack resistance.

Commonly used to weld aluminium alloys 5154, 5254, 5454 and 5456.

Cross-Reference of Specifications

DE70

AlMg5Mn

S AL 5556A

EN ISO 18273: S Al 5556A

BS2901: 5556

Availability

MIG spools and TIG rods

Spools (MIG/GMAW) Dia 1.0mm - 6.5 kg

Spools (MIG/GMAW) Dia 1.2mm - 0.5kg, 2.0kg, 6.5kg

Spools (MIG/GMAW) Dia 1.6mm - 6.5kg

Other Spools 0.5kg, 2.5kg and 15kg European manufacture

Rods 1 kg, 2.5kg, 5kg and 10kg packs European manufacture.

1000mm lengths, Flag tagged for trace ability

Weld Properties

Melting range: 574-638 °C

Density 2.66gm/cc

Disclaimer

Every effort is made to ensure that technical specifications are accurate. However, technical specifications included herein should be used as a guideline only. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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