{"title":"Aluminum Stick Electrodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAluminum stick electrodes for arc welding and repair of aluminum where a TIG or MIG setup is not practical - field work, castings, and jobs where getting gas to the work is the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstand what this process is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStick welding aluminum is a repair process, not a fabrication process. It will not match the appearance or the consistency of TIG, and it is not the right answer on thin material. Where it earns its place is on heavier castings and thicker sections in situations where the alternative is not welding at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreheat is usually necessary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluminum conducts heat away from the joint far faster than steel. On anything of substance, preheat is what makes fusion possible at all. Preheat too far, though, and aluminum loses strength well before it shows any colour change to warn you - there is no visual cue, so use a temperature indicator rather than judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClean, then weld immediately\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oxide layer melts far above the aluminum beneath it and must come off mechanically with a dedicated stainless brush. It reforms within minutes, so clean and weld as one operation rather than two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSlag removal is not optional\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluminum electrode flux residue is corrosive if left on the work. Remove it completely - hot water and a brush - once the weld has cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree shipping over $175 across Canada. Counter pickup in North York, and call us if you are unsure whether stick is the right process for the repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"4043-aluminum-stick-electrodes-5lb-sleeve-1","title":"CanArc E4043 Aluminum Stick Electrodes – 5lb Sleeve","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em; font-weight:700; border-bottom:2px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom:6px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eCanArc E4043 Aluminum Stick Electrodes – 5lb Sleeve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eCanArc E4043 Aluminum Stick Electrodes are built for general-purpose arc welding of aluminum alloys containing copper, silicon, or manganese. They maintain a stable arc at low temperatures, significantly reducing spatter and fuming, and are suitable for both production and maintenance welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#cc0000; color:#fff; padding:7px 12px; margin-top:22px; font-size:1.05em; font-weight:600;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral-purpose arc welding of aluminum alloys (Cu\/Si\/Mn content)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains stable arc at low temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly reduces spatter and fuming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for both production and maintenance welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 3\/32\" and 1\/8\" diameters, 5 lb sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#cc0000; color:#fff; padding:7px 12px; margin-top:22px; font-size:1.05em; font-weight:600;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eAWS Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eE4043\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eWelding Process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSMAW (Stick)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBase Alloys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAluminum alloys containing copper, silicon, or manganese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable Diameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3\/32\", 1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5 lb sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#cc0000; color:#fff; padding:7px 12px; margin-top:22px; font-size:1.05em; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePart Number \u0026amp; Size Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4043-aluminum-stick-electrodes-5lb-sleeve-1?variant=51666462540095\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e3\/32\" – SKU MWCA404325 – $143.00 CAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4043-aluminum-stick-electrodes-5lb-sleeve-1?variant=51666462572863\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e1\/8\" – SKU MWCA404332 – $139.00 CAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#cc0000; color:#fff; padding:7px 12px; margin-top:22px; font-size:1.05em; font-weight:600;\"\u003eOther Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5356-aluminum-tig-rods-10lbs-36-length\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eER5356 TIG Rods\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4043-aluminum-tig-rods-10lbs-36-length\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eER4043 TIG Rods\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/5356-aluminum-mig-welding-wire\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eER5356 MIG Wire\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4043-aluminum-mig-welding-wire\" style=\"color:#cc0000; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eER4043 MIG Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CanArc","offers":[{"title":"3\/32 inch (2.5mm)","offer_id":51666462540095,"sku":"MWCA404325","price":143.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8 inch (3.2mm)","offer_id":51666462572863,"sku":"MWCA404332","price":139.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5783\/2511\/files\/E4303-welding-electrode-2_1194_1194.png?v=1766409175"}],"url":"https:\/\/mapleweld.ca\/collections\/aluminum-stick-electrodes.oembed","provider":"MapleWeld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}