Aluminum Welding Guide

It is not merely the innovative manufacturing methods and techniques which make the Hobart product “best in class”. The quality and meticulous attention to detail in every facet of delivering the product into the customer’s hands are also a high priority. It is a well known fact that aluminum requires special procedures to work with and therefore the aluminum welding material must be able to meet all requirements.

The key criteria in the Hobart product are as follows:

• Extreme cleanliness (able to exceed the AWS porosity standard)
• Outstanding feedability
• Superior arc stability
• Superior arc starts
• Excellent welder appeal
• Repeatability and consistency
• Wire diameter control (1/10th of allowed AWS specification)
• All these features available in a wide range of alloys
• Plant and product certifications ISO 9001, AWS, CWB, ABS, ASME, CE, VdTUV and DB

Alloy	1100	4043	4047	4145	4943	5356	5554	5183	5556
MIG/TIG	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

The quality does not end here, the product then needs to be packaged and delivered to the customer. To ensure the product arrives in the same condition when it left the factory, great detail has been given to the packaging. Some of the unique features are as follows:

Spools and Baskets (MIG):

• A sturdy 12” spool double walled reusable box with top entry
• No taping of the box flap due to snug fitting closure
• A sturdy wire basket spool; the strongest in the industry
• Heavy weight plastic bag for better atmospheric protection
• 8” 5 lb., 12” 16 lb. and 22 lb. plastic spools available
• Unique alloy selection guide on side of all boxes (MIG and TIG)

Straight Lengths (TIG):

• Revolutionary TIG box with zipper style end cap for removal of a few rods then replaced for protection
• Inner liner in TIG box adds to sturdiness, provides snug fit, rods stretch wrapped in bundles eliminates moisture and fretting corrosion
• Master TIG carton holds 4 boxes

Drums

• 300# drum, 100# drum and 50# ergo pac drum provide tangle free feeding with minimal utilization of dispensing systems
• Multi-sided for extra sturdiness, adapts to most currently available cones
• Double walled with plastic sealable bag between walls for moisture protection
• Unique self contained pallet for maneuverability eliminates use of lifting straps which can damage drums and wire
• Two individual drums per skid

Considering all the above including an extensive range of welding filler metals with the unparalleled technical expertise and services, Hobart Aluminum is the only choice for your aluminum welding solutions.