Datasheet - Rod/wire electrode for Aluminium

Typical composition in %  
Si < 0,20
Fe < 0,25
Cu < 0,04
Mn < 0,03
Mg < 0,03
Zn < 0,04
Be < 0,0003
Ti < 0,03
Others < 0,03
Al min. 99,70
Classification  
EN ISO 18273 S Al 1070 (Al99,7)
Material No. 3.0259
JIS Z3232 A1070
Remarks

Welding of pure Aluminium requires special precautions due to the narrow melting range in order to prevent hotcracking and porosity.

Use our  Material calculator to find the suitable filler metal for your welding application.

Physical properties (Approx. values)  
Electrical conductivity [S*m/mm²] min. 34-36
Heat conductivity at 20° C [W/(m*K)] 210-230
Linear heat extension coefficient (20-100°C) [1/K] 23,5 * 10-6
Physical properties of pure weld metal (Approx. values)  
0,2 % yield strength Rp0,2 [MPa] 20
Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 65
Elongation A5 (Lo=5d0) [%] 35
Test temperature [°C] 20
Welding position
PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF
Shielding gas
I1, I2, I3 (Argon, Helium or Argon/Helium-mixtures)
Polarity
MIG =+, WIG ~
Dimensions  
MIG-wires [mm] 0,8; 1,0; 1,2; 1,6; 2,0; 2,4
TIG-rods [mm] 1,6; 2,0; 2,4; 3,2; 4,0; 5,0
Packaging
Spools Packaging units
S 100 / 0,5 kg 20 spools = 10 kg (Box)
S 200 / 2 kg 4 spools = 8 kg (Box)
S 300 / 6 kg 56 spools = 336 kg (Pallet)
B 300 / BS 300 / 7 kg 56 spools = 392 kg (Pallet)
B 400 / 18 kg 28 spools = 504 kg (Pallet)
B 400 / 40 kg 15 spools = 600 kg (Pallet)
Drums Packaging units
Eco drum 80 kg 2 drums = 160 kg (Pallet)
Jumbo-drum 140 kg 2 drums = 280 kg (Pallet)
Jumbo-drum XL 240 kg 1 drum = 240 kg (Pallet)
TIG-rods Packaging units
2,5 kg tube 225 tubes = 562,5 kg (Pallet)
5 kg box 120 boxes = 600 kg (Pallet)
10 kg box 60 boxes = 600 kg (Pallet)

TIG-rods are packed in tubes of 2,5 kg or in boxes of 5 or 10kg. The length is 1.000 mm. Each rod is stamped on one side with MIGAL.CO and the alloy number.

MIG wires

DesignationItem numberQuantity in
stock [kg]
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=0,8mm M2,1070,03,080
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,0mm M2,1070,03,10189
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,2mm M2,1070,03,12674
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,6mm M2,1070,03,16216
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=2,0mm M2,1070,03,200
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=2,4mm M2,1070,03,240
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,2mm M2,1070,05,120
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,6mm M2,1070,05,160
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,2mm M2,1070,06,120
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,6mm M2,1070,06,160
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,2mm M2,1070,09,120
Wire electrode MA-1070 Al99,7 D=1,6mm M2,1070,09,160