Super 6 5183 Aluminium MIG Wire - 1.0mm & 1.2mm Dia. - 6kg Spool
- Super 6 5183 aluminium MIG wire for high-strength welding applications
- Tensile strength 270 N/mm², melting point 640°C
- Suitable for shipbuilding, offshore structures, cryogenic fabrication, power generation, railways
- Requires pure argon shielding gas and DC+ polarity
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Super 6 5183 is a high-strength aluminium MIG wire with excellent seawater and corrosion resistance, supplied in 1.0mm and 1.2mm diameters on 6kg spools.
Super 6 5183 Aluminium MIG Wire is engineered for high-strength welding applications where outstanding seawater and corrosion resistance are critical.
Manufactured from a special 5183 aluminium alloy, this wire delivers improved strength and durability compared to standard grades.
It is commonly used in shipbuilding, offshore structures, cryogenic plant fabrication, power generation, and railway industry applications.
With a tensile strength of 270 N/mm², hardness of 65 BHN, and a melting point of 640°C, it produces strong, reliable welds across all positions (PA, PB, PC, PF, PE, PD).
Operating on DC+ polarity with pure argon shielding gas, Super 6 5183 is available in 1.0mm and 1.2mm diameters on 6kg spools.
Typical Applications
- Shipbuilding
- Offshore structures
- Cryogenic plant fabrication
- Power generation
- Railway industry
| Wire Diameter | 1.0mm | 1.2mm |
| Spool Size | 6kg |
| Material | Aluminium MIG Wire (5183 Alloy) |
| Shielding Gas | Pure Argon |
| Current | DC+ |
| Tensile Strength (UTS) | 270 N/mm² |
| Hardness | 65 BHN |
| Melting Point | 640°C |
| Aluminium | 94% |
| Welding Positions | PA | PB | PC | PF | PE | PD |
| AWS | A5.10 ER5183 |
| EN ISO | 18273 S Al 5183 |
| shopping_price_ranges | 100 - 200 |
| Brand | Super 6 |
| Material Type | Aluminium (ER4xxx/5xxx) |
| AWS Classification | 5183 |
| Weight | 6kg |
| Spool Size | Small (2-7kg) |
| Diameter | 1.2mm · |
| SKU | Diameter | Stock Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7041 | 1 2mm | In Stock | £58.56 ex VAT £70.27 inc VAT |
| 7040 | 1 0mm | Out of Stock | £53.00 ex VAT £63.60 inc VAT |
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