Aluminum Bronze A-2 (ERCuAl-A2) filler metal
is an intermediate-strength aluminum bronze
alloy used for welding aluminum bronze plate
fabrications and for joining dissimilar metals
such as cast iron, carbon steels, copper,
bronze and copper-nickel materials. It is
excellent for building up or overlaying metal
for wear and corrosion resistant surfaces.
Weld deposits exhibit high mechanical
properties, tensile strength, yield strength
and hardness.
Applications
• Marine maintenance and repair
• Wear surface reconstruction
• Casting repair
• Joining aluminum bronze of similar
composition
AWS Specification
AWS A5.7/A5.7M:2007
AWS Classification ERCuAl-A2
Welding Current
AC - DCEP
Typical Wire Chemistry
Al 8.5 - 11.0
Fe 0.5 - 1.5
Pb 0.02
Si 0.10
Zn 0.02
Cu (including Ag) REM
OTHER 0.50
Typical Mechanical Properties
(As Welded)
Yield Strength, ksi 43
Tensile Strength,min ksi 60
Elongation%, min 23
Brinell Hardness 130 - 150
Available Diameters MIG with
Operating Range in Amps
.035" 130 - 200
.045" 185 - 245
1/16" 250 - 400
Available Diameters TIG/Oxy Rod
with Operating Range in Amps
1/16" 80 - 120
3/32" 145 - 205
1/8" 300 - 640