Datasheet
27/07/2016
MADE in USA
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ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM 4043
(
AlSi5
)
MMA COATED
ELECTRODES
Aluminium electrode with 5% silicium, designed for repair and assembly of aluminium or alu-
minium alloys workpieces. It is very resistant to corrosion, low porosity as well as good mecha-
nicla properties.
Classication
ISO 18273 : Al 4043A
AWS A 5.3 : E4043
DIN 1732 : El-AlSi5
Applications
• Foundry alloys,
• Engine blocks,
• Cylinder heads,
• Tanks,
• Containers,
• Marine and chemical industry.
Benets
• Good mechanical properties.
• Excellent resistance to corrosion.
Positions and polarity
• Ignition from 60V - Direct current.
• Electrode polarity (+).
Chemical properties
Al % Mn % Si % Fe %
base <0.50 5.00 <0.50
Mechanical properties
Rm Rp0,2 A 5 d Dureté
110 160 MPa 70 100 MPa
>15% ~50 HB
Recommendations
Ø électrode
(mm)
2.5 3.2
- Preheat the part to be welded if it is thick.
thickness (mm) -
3 +
welding current (A) 60 90
Ref. Ø (mm) length (mm)
x...
073708 Ø 2.5 350 7
084803 Ø 3.2 350 5
Ref. Ø (mm) length (mm)
x...
081949 Ø 3.2 350 147
Packaging

