CIGWELD MIG WIRE 5356 ALUMINIUM 1.2MM 7KG/ROLL

Premium Aluminium-Magnesium MIG Welding Wire for High-Strength, Corrosion-Resistant Welds

Product Overview

The CIGWELD MIG Wire 5356 is a premium-grade aluminium-magnesium welding wire engineered for MIG (GMAW) welding applications requiring superior strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and reliable weld quality. With a diameter of 1.2mm and supplied on a convenient 7kg spool, this wire is ideal for both professional fabricators and serious DIY welders working with aluminium alloys.

Key Features

• Alloy Composition: ER5356 aluminium-magnesium alloy wire, containing approximately 5% magnesium for enhanced tensile strength and weldability
• Wire Diameter: 1.2mm — a versatile size suited to medium-to-heavy gauge aluminium welding
• Spool Weight: 7kg roll, providing extended run time and fewer spool changes for high-volume jobs
• Smooth Feeding: Precision-wound spool design ensures consistent, tangle-free wire feed through MIG guns and liners
• High Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to saltwater and marine environments, making it ideal for marine-grade fabrication
• Superior Colour Match: Anodises to a colour closer to most base aluminium alloys than 4043 wire, ideal for applications where post-weld anodising is required
• High Strength Welds: Higher shear strength than 4043 wire, suitable for structural and load-bearing applications

Typical Applications

• Marine and boat building (hulls, fittings, superstructures)
• Automotive and transport fabrication (trailers, tanks, truck bodies)
• Structural aluminium fabrication and general engineering
• Welding of 5xxx series base alloys (5052, 5083, 5086, 5456) and 6xxx series alloys (6061, 6063)
• Pressure vessels and tanks requiring high-strength, ductile welds
• Off-road, mining, and heavy equipment aluminium repairs

Recommended Base Materials

CIGWELD 5356 MIG wire is best suited for welding 5xxx series aluminium-magnesium alloys and is also compatible with 6xxx series alloys where higher strength and crack resistance are required.

Why Choose CIGWELD 5356 MIG Wire?

CIGWELD is a trusted name in Australian and New Zealand welding consumables, known for consistent quality control and reliable arc performance. This 5356 wire delivers smooth arc characteristics, minimal spatter, and strong, ductile welds — making it a preferred choice for tradespeople who need dependable results on every job.

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