Executive Aluminum products consist of high quality, clean wire produced within a tightly controlled process leading to exceptional feedability and consistent welding.
The executive line of Aluminum.
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Executive 5554 is most common aluminum-magnesium alloy for welding 5454 base metal where sustained elevated temperatures above 150°F (65°C) are experienced. Executive aluminum wire is non-annealed which allows for smoother feedability especially when utilizing long MIG guns. Our enhanced feedability design uses less lubricant than standard aluminum wire resulting in considerably less fume generation.
Application and Features
Executive 5554 is selected for applications where moderate strength and high ductility are required. Executive 5554 has a strong color match after anodizing with similar base materials. Suitable for automotive wheels, heat exchangers, chemical storage tanks, over-the-road trailers and rail tank cars.
This wire is also suitable for laser welding and WAAM applications (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, aka Metal 3D printing).
Typical Wire Chemistry and Mechanicals
| Al | Mn | Fe | Cu | Si | Mg | Ti | Zn | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REM | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 0.15 | 0.01 | 0.1 |
| Tensile Strength: | 33,000 PSi min | Yield Strength: | 16,000 PSI min | Elongation: | 17% |
Typical Welding Parameters
| Process | Diameter | Voltage | Amperage | Gas Flow | Shielding Gas / Flux |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMAW | .035" | 23-25 | 90-170 | 30 to 50 CFH | 100% Ar |
| .047" | 25-27 | 110-220 | |||
| .062" | 26-30 | 200-300 | |||
| GTAW | .093" | Direct Current; Electrode - | 20 to 30 CFH | 100% Ar | |
| .125" |
Standard Packaging
| GMAW (MIG) | 16-lb / 20-lb spools | 1,536-lb / 1,920-lb pallet | 300-lb / 500-lb drums |
| 1-lb plastic spools | 20-lb carton | ||
| GTAW (TIG) | 10-lb tube | 50-lb carton |
Classification
AWS/SFA 5.10, Class ER5554
