{"product_id":"aluminiumtrad-5-si","title":"Aluminum Welding Rods - 5% Silicon (Si)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium Welding Wire – 5% Silicon (Si)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur reliable aluminium welding wire with 5% silicon is the most widely used filler material for gas welding a broad spectrum of aluminium alloys. The silicon content is added to give the melt fantastic fluidity and drastically reduce the risk of solidification cracking during cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rod is the natural choice for those seeking an easy-to-handle, highly fluid melt, especially when repairing castings or joining sheets where tightness and a beautiful finish are top priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Fluidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high silicon content lowers the melting point and makes the weld pool extremely fluid, making it easy to create smooth and clean transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrack Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicon minimizes the material's shrinkage during solidification, which drastically reduces the risk of hot cracking in the weld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeak-Proof Joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good ability to penetrate and seal, making it ideal for liquid containers, pump housings, and pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Work With:\u003c\/strong\u003e A forgiving welding rod that is easy to handle even during more complex repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant for a Successful Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gas welding in aluminium, the use of our \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium welding flux\u003c\/strong\u003e is required. This is essential to break down the tough oxide layer and allow the silicon alloy to flow out and fuse perfectly with the base material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wire is stocked in a versatile dimension that covers most needs in aluminium gas welding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 mm diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose between 0.5 kg or 1.0 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium with 5% Silicon (Si).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelding method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas welding (Oxy-Acetylene).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat the end of the wire and dip it into the aluminium welding flux. By briefly heating the flux stuck to the wire, you can make it run down along the rod. This allows you to weld longer sections with a steady flow of flux without interruption.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dw-guide-link\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/gas-welding-aluminium\"\u003eGuide: gas welding aluminium\u003c\/a\u003e · Gas welding kit: \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dillon-standard-kit-gas-welding\"\u003eStandard Kit\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/dillon-pro-kit-gas-welding\"\u003ePro Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dillonwelding.com","offers":[{"title":"3.2 mm \/ 0.5 kg","offer_id":48850551931207,"sku":"D6052-3-2mm-0,5 kg","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.2 mm \/ 1 kg","offer_id":48850551963975,"sku":"D6051-1,6 mm-1 kg","price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3793\/0567\/files\/aluminium5si15.1kg_1_1.jpg?v=1702906491","url":"https:\/\/shop.dillonwelding.com\/en-eu\/products\/aluminum-welding-wire-5-si","provider":"Dillonwelding","version":"1.0","type":"link"}