Specifications:
- AWS: A5.3 E 4043
- EN ISO: 18273 E Al 4043 (AlSi5)
Description and Application
- Aluminum cored welding electrode suitable for joining and surfacing welding of AlSi-alloys with a maximum content of 7 % Si and dissimilar joints of Al-alloys.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
Al | Si | Fe |
95 | 5.0 | 0.40 |
TYPICAL ALL WELD METAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | As [%] |
60 | 135 | 12 |
Welding positions

Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
in | mm | in | mm | |
3/32 | 2.50 | 14 | 350 | 60-90 |
1/8 | 3.25 | 14 | 350 | 80-110 |
5/32 | 4.0 | 14 | 350 | 110-150 |
3/16 | 5.0 | 14 | 350 | 150-180 |