4043 Aluminum Alloy Filler Electrode

4043 Aluminum Alloy Filler Electrode

• 14" length
• 1 lb tube
• AWS/SFA 5.10 ER4043
• UNS A94043

Description & Application

• 5% silicon alloyed aluminum welding wire
• For welding of heat-treatable base alloys, specifically the 6XXX series alloys
• Can be used for joining wrought to cast materials
• Les sensitive to weld cracking
• Silicon in the wire increases puddle fluidity
• Average tensile strength as welded is 29,000 psi
• Also recommended for welding 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, 6063 and casting alloys 43, 355, 356 and 214