ER4043 is a general-purpose type aluminium welding wire. It is one of the oldest and most widely used welding and brazing alloys. This aluminum alloy contains silicon additives, which result in improved fluidity (wetting action) of the weld pool and also produces a weld less sensitive to cracking. Its bright weld finish makes it a popular choice of welders. ER4043 can be used to weld various grades of aluminum.
Applications
• Welding filler wire
• Spray and flame metallizing wire
AWS Specification
AWS A5.10/A5.10M:1999(R2007)
AWS Classification ER4043
Welding Current
AC/DC
Typical Wire Chemistry
Si 4.5 – 6.0
Fe 0.8
Cu 0.30
Mn 0.05
Mg 0.05
Zn 0.10
Ti 0.20
OTHER 0.15
AI REM
Typical Properties
Melting range 1170 – 1605ºF
Conductivity 42% IACS ( – O)
Density 0.097 lbs/cu in
Anodized color Gray
Tensile Strength, ksi 29
Welding Positions
All positions
Available Diameters GMAW and
suggested Operating Range in Amps
.030″ 100 – 120
.035″ 110 – 170
3/64″ 150 – 190
1/16″ 200 – 300
3/32″ 320 – 330
Available Diameters GTAW
1/16″, 3/32″, 1/8″, 5/32″ & 3/16″