5356 Aluminum MIG Welding Wire
- .030 inch (0.8mm) 1lbs.
- .035 inch (0.9mm) 1lbs.
- .045 inch (1.2mm) 1lbs.
- .030 inch (0.8mm) 5lbs.
- .035 inch (0.9mm) 5lbs.
- .045 inch (1.2mm) 5lbs.
- .035 inch (0.9mm) 16lbs.
- .045 inch (1.2mm) 20lbs.
- 1/16 inch (1.6mm) 20lbs.
| QTY | Discount |
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| 10+ | 5% |
| 20+ | 7% |
5356 Aluminum MIG Welding Wire
AWS CLASS ER5356 | PROCESS MIG (GMAW) | BASE ALLOYS 5000 Series | DIAMETERS .030"–1/16" | SPOOL WT. 1–20 lbs |
ER5356 Aluminum MIG Welding Wire for welding 5000 series aluminum alloys, particularly those containing up to 5% magnesium. Higher strength and excellent corrosion resistance. Ideal for maritime applications and transport vehicles. Available in multiple diameters and spool weights.
Key Features
- Higher strength and excellent corrosion resistance
- Ideal for welding 5000 series aluminum alloys (up to 5% Mg)
- Suited for maritime applications and transport vehicles
- Available in .030", .035", .045", 3/64", and 1/16" diameters
- Spool weights: 1 lb, 5 lb, 16 lb, and 20 lb
Technical Specifications
| AWS Classification | ER5356 |
| Welding Process | MIG (GMAW) |
| Base Alloys | 5000 series aluminum |
| Magnesium Content | Up to 5% |
| Available Diameters | .030", .035", .045", 3/64", 1/16" |
| Available Spool Weights | 1 lb, 5 lb, 16 lb, 20 lb |
Part Number & Size Reference
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Frequently Asked Questions
ER5356 MIG wire welds 5000 series aluminum alloys that contain magnesium, up to about 5%. The added strength and corrosion resistance it brings to a joint are why fabricators reach for it on marine hulls, trailers, and other transport equipment rather than a general-purpose filler.
It's the go-to filler for 5xxx series base metals — magnesium-alloyed aluminum such as 5052, 5083, and 5086. Matching a magnesium-based filler to a magnesium-based parent metal keeps the weld's strength and color close to the surrounding material.
This wire ships in .030", .035", .045", 3/64", and 1/16" — enough range to cover most spool guns and standard MIG feeders without needing a special setup.
Yes, from a compact 1 lb spool up through 5 lb, 16 lb, and 20 lb options, so a hobbyist topping up a repair and a shop running a production line can both buy the right amount.
It's one of the more common choices for exactly that. The magnesium content gives welded joints better resistance to saltwater corrosion than a silicon-based filler would, which matters on hulls, docks, and other equipment that lives near water.
It's a MIG (GMAW) wire, spooled for continuous wire-feed welding rather than hand-fed the way a TIG rod or stick electrode is.
5356 leans on magnesium for strength and corrosion resistance and suits 5xxx base alloys, while 4043 leans on silicon for a fluid, easy-running puddle and suits 6xxx base alloys. The right pick depends on which family your base aluminum belongs to, not personal preference.
Yes — its strength and corrosion resistance make it a practical filler for aluminum trailers and other transport structures that see vibration, weather, and road salt over time.
Magnesium fillers like 5356 generally deliver higher tensile strength and hold up better in corrosive, wet environments, whereas silicon fillers like 4043 flow more smoothly but sacrifice some of that strength and corrosion performance.
Because 5356 is itself a 5xxx-family alloy, it anodizes and colors closer to a 5xxx base metal than a silicon filler would, which is one reason it's favored where a closer color match after anodizing matters.