TIG filler rod
5356 aluminium TIG filler rod
Magnesium-alloyed aluminium rod used where the alloy pairing and shear-strength requirement favour 5356.
- Classification
- Manufacturer example: AWS A5.10 R5356; EN ISO 18273: S Al 5356
- Processes
- TIG (GTAW)
- Materials
- Compatible 5xxx aluminium alloys · Other compatible aluminium alloys
How to choose it
Confirm the base alloy and service temperature. Rod form and spool-wire form share an alloy family but have different handling requirements.
Limits and product details
ESAB warns of stress-corrosion risk for 5xxx base alloys when weld-pool magnesium exceeds 3% and service temperature exceeds 65°C.
Additional details
- Form
- Bare aluminium TIG rod
- Alloy family
- Aluminium-magnesium (AlMg5)
- Shielding
- Argon or a qualified argon/helium blend (I1 / I3)
- Example source
- ESAB OK Tigrod 5356
References
Information checked 2026-10-14.
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