Blue Demon ER5356 Aluminum TIG Welding Rods
Blue Demon ER5356 Aluminum TIG Welding Rod is a general-purpose type aluminum alloy which is typically chosen for its relatively high shear strength. In addition, it also offers excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water. ER5356 TIG Rod should be considered for welding 5000 series aluminum base metals.
| Typical ER5356 Wire Chemistry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si | 0.25% | |||
| Fe | 0.40% | |||
| Cu | 0.10% | |||
| Mn | 0.05-0.20% | |||
| Mg | 4.5-5.5% | |||
| Cr | 0.05%-0.20% | |||
| Zn | 0.10% | |||
| Ti | 0.06-0.20% | |||
| Other | 0.15% | |||
| Al | Remainder | |||
| Typical ER5356 Properties | |
|---|---|
| Melting Range | 1060°F - 1175°F |
| Conductivity | 29% IACS(- O) 27% IACS (- H18) |
| Density | 0.096 lbs/cu in. |
| Anodized Color | White |
| Tensile Strength | 38 ksi |
| Available Diameters & Operating Range | |
|---|---|
| 0.030" | 100-120A |
| 0.035" | 110-170A |
| 3/64" | 150-190A |
| 1/16" | 200-300A |
| 3/32" | 320-330A |
| Blue Demon Approx. Rods Per Poung | |||||||
| Alloy | 0.35" | 0.45" | 1/16" | 3/32" | 1/8" | 5/32" | 3/16" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER308L/LSI | 103 EA | 62 EA | 32 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ER309L/LSI | 103 EA | 62 EA | 31 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ER312 | 103 EA | 62 EA | 32 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ER316L/LSI | 103 EA | 62 EA | 32 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ER4043 | N/A | 170 EA | 94 EA | 42 EA | 23 EA | 15 EA | 11 EA |
| ER5356 | N/A | 170 EA | 96 EA | 42 EA | 24 EA | 15 EA | 11 EA |
| ER70S2 | 103 EA | 62 EA | 32 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ER80S-D2 | 103 EA | 62 EA | 32 EA | 14 EA | 7 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ERAZ61A | N/A | N/A | 156 EA | 56 EA | 34 EA | N/A | N/A |
| ERAZ92A | N/A | N/A | 156 EA | 56 EA | 34 EA | N/A | N/A |
| ERNI99 | N/A | N/A | 28 EA | 13 EA | 7 EA | 4 EA | N/A |
| ERTI-2 | 176 EA | 110 EA | 56 EA | 25 EA | 14 EA | N/A | N/A |
| RBCUZN-C (BARE) | N/A | N/A | 28 EA | 13 EA | 7 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| RBCUZN-C (COATED) | N/A | N/A | 43 EA (18") | 11 EA | 6 EA | 5 EA | 3 EA |
| R45 | N/A | N/A | 32 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| R60 | N/A | N/A | 32 EA | 14 EA | 8 EA | 5 EA | 4 EA |
| ERCUSI-A (SILBRZ) | 103 EA | 62 EA | 30 EA | 13 EA | 7 EA | 4 EA | N/A |
| Recommended Tungsten Electrodes | ||||
| Alloy | Thickness | Current | Tungsten | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | All | AC | Pure or Zirconiated | Ar or Ar/He |
| Aluminum | > 1/8" thick | DCEN | Thoriated | Ar or Ar/He |
| Aluminum | < 1/8" thick | DCEP | Thoriated or Zirconiated | Argon |
| Copper, Copper Alloys | All | DCEN | Thoriated | Ar or Ar/He |
| Copper, Copper Alloys | < 1/8" thick | AC | Pure or Zirconiated | Argon |
| Magnesium Alloys | All | AC | Pure or Zirconiated | Argon |
| Magnesium Alloys | < 1/8" thick | DCEP | Thoriated or Zirconiated | Argon |
| Nickel, Nickel Alloys | All | DCEN | Thoriated | Argon |
| Plain Carbon, Low Alloy Steels | All | DCEN | Pure or Zirconiated | Ar or Ar/He |
| Plain Carbon, Low Alloy Steels | < 1/8" thick | AC | Thoriated | Argon |
| Stainless Steel | All | DCEN | Thoriated | Ar or Ar/He |
| Stainless Steel | < 1/8" thick | AC | Pure or Zirconiated | Argon |
| Titanium | All | DCEN | Thoriated | Argon |
| Zirconium | All | DCEN | Thoriated | Argon |