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Classification:
EN ISO 18273 S Al 5556A (5556
AlMg5Mn)
AWS A5.10 ER 5556
Description:
Aluminium MIG wire containing a nominal 5.3% Magnesium and 0.8% Manganese to produce a
higher strength weld metal than the standard 5% Mg alloy. It is designed to weld the widely used
structural alloy 5083 when full matching strength is required.
Welding current:
DC+
Shielding gas:
I1, Argon 16-20 l/min
I2, Helium 16-20 l/min
I3, Argon/Helium 16-20 l/min
Wire composition, wt.%
Mechanical properties
Typical
Yield strength, Rp0.2%: 135 MPa
Tensile Strength, Rm: 275 MPa
Elongation, A5 15%
Product data:
Diam.
mm
Product code Spool weight
0,8 95072008
5 kg D300
N/A
N/A 70-110 18-22
1,0 95072010
6 kg D300
N/A
N/A 100-150 18-22
1,2 95072012
6 kg D300
N/A
N/A 140-210 19-25
1,6 95072016
6 kg D300
N/A
N/A 170-320 20-26