ESAB 4043 is an aluminum solid wire used for general purpose welding and brazing.
ESAB 4043 is one of the oldest and most widely used welding and brazing alloys. It can be classified as a general purpose type filler alloy. The silicon additions result in improved fluidity to make the alloy a preffered choice by welders. The salloy is less sensitive to weld cracking and produces brighter, almost smut free welds.

| Typical Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| As Welded | |
| Base Alloy 2014-T6 | |
| Tensile Strength | 34 ksi, 235 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 28 ksi, 195 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 4 % |
| Base Alloy 6061-T4 | |
| Tensile Strength | 27 ksi, 185 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 18 ksi, 125 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 8 % |
| Base Alloy 6061-T6 | |
| Tensile Strength | 27 ksi, 185 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 18 ksi, 125 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 8 % |
| Base Alloy 6063-T4 | |
| Tensile Strength | 20 ksi, 140 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 10 ksi, 70 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 12 % |
| Other Typical Mechanical Properties | |
| Melting Range | 1065 to 1170 °F, 574 to 632 °C |
| Density | .097 lbs/cu. in. |
| Anodize Color | Gray |
| Wire Analysis (Single Values Minimum) | |
| Mn | 0.05 % |
| Si | 4.5-6.0 % |
| Ti | 0.20 % |
| Cu | 0.30 % |
| Mg | 0.05 % |
| Zn | 0.10 % |
| Be | 0.0008 % |
| Fe | 0.8 % |
| Part No. | Model / Product Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 5202F04 | 4043HQ 030X14#SP | 662303055868 |
| 5202F05 | 4043HQ 035X16#SP | 662393012611 |
| 5202F07 | 4043HQ 3/64X16#SP | 662393012437 |
| 5202F08 | 4043HQ 1/16X16#SP | 662303068684 |
| 5202F10 | 4043HQ 3/32X16#SP | 662303068691 |
| 5202F84 | 4043HQ 030X1#SP/18#CT | 662303058166 |
| 5202F85 | 4043HQ 035X1#SP/18#CT | 662303058173 |
| 5202F87 | 4043HQ 3/64X1#SP/18#CT | 662393012444 |
| 5202F88 | 4043HQ 1/16X1#SP/18#CT | 662303068707 |
| 5203F07 | 4043HQ 3/64X167#RL/501#PLT | 662303068721 |
| 5203F08 | 4043HQ 1/16X167#RL/501#PLT | 662303068738 |
| 5206F87 | 4043HQ 3/64X20#SP | 662303055875 |
| 5206F88 | 4043HQ 1/16X20#SP | 662303068745 |
| 5021F07 | 4043HQ 3/64X36X10#TX60#CT | 662303059255 |
| 5021F08 | 4043HQ 1/16X36X10T/40CT | 662303058135 |
| 5021F10 | 4043HQ 3/32X36X10T/40CT | 662303055783 |
| 5021F12 | 4043HQ 1/8X36X10T/40CT | 662303055844 |
| 5021F14 | 4043HQ 5/32X36X10T/40CT | 662303058197 |
| 5021F15 | 4043HQ 3/16X36X10T/40CT | 662303066239 |
| 180408215A | 4043 030X1#PSP/18#CT | 662303080280 |
| 180408245A | 4043 030X14#PSP | 662303080310 |
| 180409215A | 4043 035X1#PSP/18#CT | 662303080297 |
| 180409243A | 4043 035X16#PSP | 662303080327 |
| 180410243A | 4043 040X16#PSP | 662303080877 |
| 180410944A | 4043 040X311#OMP | 662303080884 |
| 180412215A | 4043 3/64X1#PSP/18#CT | 662303080303 |
| 180412242A | 4043 3/64X20#PSP | 662303080358 |
| 180412243A | 4043 3/64X16#PSP | 662303080334 |
| 180416242A | 4043 1/16X20#PSP | 662303080365 |
| 180416243A | 4043 1/16X16#PSP | 662303080341 |
| 180416944A | 4043 1/16X311#OMP | |
| 180416R15A | 4043 1/16X39X11#CT/33#CT | 662303080464 |
| 180424R15A | 4043 3/32X39X11#CT/33#CT | 662303080471 |
| 180432R15A | 4043 1/8X39X11#CT/33#CT | 662303080488 |
| 180440R15A | 4043 5/32X39X11#CT/33#CT | 662303080495 |
| 180450R15A | 4043 3/16X39X11#CT/33#CT | 662303080501 |
All listed prices are in U.S. dollars and represent the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for sale in the United States. Actual selling price will be determined by the Distributor. Prices are subject to change without notice.