Aluminum welding wire 5A06 5554 5556
* 5A06 is ideal for general-purpose welding in marine and automotive applications where good corrosion resistance and moderate strength are required.
* 5554 is excellent for welding aluminum alloys in highly corrosive environments, such as seawater, and offers good strength for structural applications.
* 5556 provides the highest strength and is best suited for high-stress environments like pressure vessels, heavy-duty applications, and offshore welding.
Comparison of 5A06 5554 5556 Aluminum Welding Wire
Feature | 5A06 | 5554 | 5556 |
Magnesium Content | 4.5-5.5% | 4.0-5.0% | 4.5-5.5% |
Wire Diameters | 1.2、1.6、2.0、2.4、3.0、4.0、5.0(mm) | 1.2、1.6、2.0、2.4、3.0、4.0、5.0(mm) | 1.2、1.6、2.0、2.4、3.0、4.0、5.0(mm) |
Weldability | Good, suitable for MIG and TIG |
Excellent, easy to weld | Excellent, minimal spatter, good fusion |
Welding Applications | Marine structures, ships, equipment | Marine, boats, pressure vessels | Heavy-duty marine, offshore platforms, structural welding |
Aluminum welding wire 5A06 5554 5556 Wire Reel
* D300 (9 kg)
* D270 (7 kg)
* D200 (2 kg)
* D100 (0.5 kg)
Aluminum welding wire 5A06 5554 5556 Packaging Types
* Spool wire
* straight bars
* coil wire
* bucket packaging
Applications of Aluminum welding wire 5A06 5554 5556
· Marine Applications: Suitable for shipbuilding, offshore platforms, marine welding, oil rigs, and boat construction.
· Pressure Vessels: Used in chemical tanks, fuel tanks, and other pressure vessels in harsh, corrosive environments.
· Structural Welds: Ideal for heavy-duty structural welds in marine and transportation industries.
