Datasheet - Rod/wire electrode for Aluminium

Typical composition in %  
Si < 0,25
Fe < 0,40
Cu < 0,10
Mn 0,50 - 1,00
Mg 2,40 - 3,00
Cr 0,05 - 0,20
Zn < 0,25
Be < 0,0003
Ti 0,05 - 0,20
Others < 0,05
Others total < 0,15
Classification  
EN ISO 18273 S Al 5554 (AlMg2,7Mn)
Material No. 3.3538
AWS A 5-10 ER 5554
JIS Z3232 A5554
Remarks

This alloy was developed for applications at high temperatures and for resistance against intergranular corrosion. Joining of the base metal 5454 with alloys of the 6000 range is possible. The weld metal is sea water resistant.

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Physical properties of pure weld metal (Approx. values)  
0,2 % yield strength Rp0,2 [MPa] 100
Tensile strength Rm [MPa] 251
Elongation A5 (Lo=5d0) [%] 18
Test temperature [°C] 20
Welding position
PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF
PA
PA
PB
PC
PC
PD
PE
PE
PF
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)
S-100 0,5 kg
S-100 0,5 kg
S-200 2 kg
S-200 2 kg
S-300 6 kg
S-300 6 kg
B-300 7 kg
B-300 7 kg
BS-300 7 kg
BS-300 7 kg
B-400 18 kg
B-400 18 kg
B-400 40 kg
B-400 40 kg
S-200 vacuum-packed
S-300 vacuum-packed
B-300 vacuum-packed
BS-300 vacuum-packed
B-400 18 kg vacuum-packed
B-400 40 kg vacuum-packed
S-200 box
B-300, BS-300, S-300 box
B-400 18 kg box
B-400 40 kg box
Drums Packaging units
Jumbo-drum 140 kg 2 drums = 280 kg (Pallet)
Jumbo XL-drum 240 kg 1 drum = 240 kg (Pallet)
Jumbo-drum
140 kg
Jumbo XL-drum 240 kg
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)
Tube 2,5 kg
Tube 2,5 kg
Box 10 kg
Box 10 kg

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-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,2mm M5,5554,03,12322
Wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,6mm M5,5554,03,16140
Wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,6mm M5,5554,06,16400
wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,2mm M5,5554,08,12980
Wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,6mm M5,5554,08,16364
wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,2mm M5,5554,09,120
Wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,6mm M5,5554,09,160
Wire electrode MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=1,6mm M5,5554,11,160

TIG rods

DesignationItem numberQuantity in
stock [kg]
TIG-rods MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=2,0mm M5,5554,13,20110
TIG-rods MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=2,4mm M5,5554,13,24150
TIG-rods MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=3,2mm M5,5554,13,321
TIG-rods MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=4,0mm M5,5554,13,40390
TIG-rods MA-5554 AlMg2,7Mn D=2,0mm M5,5554,14,200
TIG-rods MA-5556 AlMg5Mn D=2,4mm M5,5556,13,240