Nexalloy ER5554 Aluminum TIG Rods – 10lbs, 36" Length
- .045 inch (1.2mm)
- 1/16 inch (1.6mm)
- 3/32 inch (2.4mm)
- 1/8 inch (3.2mm)
- 5/32 inch (4.0mm)
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Nexalloy ER5554 Aluminum TIG Rods – 10lbs, 36" Length
Nexalloy ER5554 Aluminum TIG Welding Rods are designed for 5xxx series aluminum alloys with higher magnesium content, delivering exceptional strength and excellent corrosion resistance for marine environments. They offer higher strength compared to other 5xxx series fillers.
Key Features
- Designed for 5xxx series aluminum alloys with higher magnesium content
- Exceptional strength and excellent corrosion resistance
- Particularly suitable for marine environments
- Higher strength compared to other 5xxx series fillers
- Available in five diameters, 10 lb package
Technical Specifications
| AWS Classification | ER5554 |
| Welding Process | TIG (GTAW) |
| Base Alloys | 5xxx series aluminum |
| Rod Length | 36" |
| Package Weight | 10 lbs |
| Available Diameters | 0.045", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" |
Part Number & Size Reference
| 0.045" – SKU MWER5554-045 – $174.90 CAD |
| 1/16" – SKU MWER5554-116 – $169.90 CAD |
| 3/32" – SKU MWER5554-332 – $171.90 CAD |
| 1/8" – SKU MWER5554-18 – $173.90 CAD |
| 5/32" – SKU MWER5554-532 – $174.90 CAD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
ER5554 TIG rod is a higher-magnesium 5xxx filler built for demanding marine applications, offering more strength and corrosion resistance than a standard 5xxx rod like 5356.
5554 has a higher magnesium content, which gives it a strength advantage over other 5xxx series filler rods and makes it a better fit for the toughest marine environments.
They're cut to the standard 36" length, packaged in a 10 lb quantity.
Five sizes are offered: 0.045", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", and 5/32".
Yes — it's particularly suited to marine environments, combining higher strength with excellent corrosion resistance for aluminum structures exposed to saltwater.
It's a TIG (GTAW) filler rod, hand-fed into the puddle for precise, controlled aluminum welding.
Not usually — for general-purpose welding, a standard 5xxx or 6xxx filler is typically sufficient. 5554 is worth reaching for specifically when the weld needs to withstand sustained marine or saltwater exposure.
Yes — its higher magnesium content gives it a strength edge over other filler rods in the 5xxx family.
Its properties make it well suited to that kind of application, since marine environments are exactly what it's engineered to perform in.
If the structure will see prolonged saltwater exposure or needs a higher strength margin, 5554's extra magnesium content makes it the stronger option of the two. For less demanding marine work, 5356 is often sufficient.