Description
OK Tigrod 4043 is one of the most widely used welding alloys.
The alloy is used for welding AlMgSi – types and AlSi – alloys with up to 7% Silicon.
Not recommended for anodizing.
Non-heat treatable.
Technical specification
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 18 % | 124 MPa (18 ksi) | 55 MPa (8 ksi) |
Classifications
| Wire Electrode | EN ISO 18273 : S Al 4043 (AlSi5) JIS Z 3232 : A4043 SFA/AWS A5.10 : R4043 |
Approvals
| Approvals | CE EN 13479 For lot numbers starting with RB : CWB AWS A5.10/A5.10M:2012 (ER4043) DB 61.039.06 For lot numbers starting with RB : JIS JIS Z 3232 |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Alloy Type | AlSi |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Wire Composition % | ||||||||||||||
| Al | Cu | Fe | Mn | Si | Ti | Zn | ||||||||
| Rem % | 0.02 % | 0.14 % | 0.01 % | 5.00 % | 0.01 % | 0.01 | ||||||||




