DETAILS
5183 is commonly used for higher strength welding of 5XXX and 6XXX base materials. It has higher columnar strength and uses less amperage for the same WFS as 4XXX filler metals.
Features
- Smooth arc transfer for the most demanding 5183 applications
- Optimal arc stability and feedability
- Designed for ease of use on semi-automatic spooled applications
Typical Applications
- Marine fabrication and repair
- Cryogenic tanks
- Shipbuilding and other high strength structural aluminum applications
- Railcars
- Offshore industry
Shielding Gas
- I1 : Inert gas Ar (100%), I3 : Inert gas Ar+ 0.5-95% He, Flow rate : 14-24 l/min (Argon)
Disclaimers
Service Information
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| ABS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| BV | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| CCS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| CWB | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| DB | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| DNV-GL | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| KR | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| LR | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| RINA | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| TUV | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Classification | Shielding Gas | Polarity |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ER5183 Requirement | Not Specified | Not Specified | 275 (40) min. |
| Typical Result, As-welded | 100% Ar | DC+ | 280-310 (41-45) |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Al | %Be | %Cr | %Fe | %Mg | %Mn | %Si | %Ti | %Total Cu | %Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5183 Requirement | Remainder | 0.0003 max. | 0.05 - 0.25 | 0.40 max. | 4.3 - 5.2 | 0.50 - 1.0 | 0.40 max. | 0.15 max. | 0.10 max. | 0.25 max. |
| Typical Result | Remainder | 0.0002 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Gas Flow
L/min (CFH) |
Polarity |
CTWD
mm (in.) |
Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Result | 100% Ar | 25 (53) | DC+ | 16 (⁵/₈) | 18 (709) | 23.3 | 180 |
| Typical Result | 100% Ar | 25 (53) | DC+ | 16 (⁵/₈) | 13 (512) | 24.3 | 210 |
| Typical Result | 100% Ar | 25 (53) | DC+ | 19 (³/₄) | 9 (354) | 25.1 | 280 |