5154 Braiding Wire
AlMg3.5 — Aluminium Braiding Wire
Overview
5154 alloy braiding wire with excellent corrosion resistance and flexibility — ideal for cable sheathing, flexible conduits, marine rope-laying and specialised braiding applications
Applications
Common Alloys
Properties
Manufacturing Process
Step 1
Rod Preparation
5154 alloy rods are selected for high Mg content (3.1–3.9%) ensuring good strength and corrosion resistance in the finished wire.
Step 2
Multi-pass Drawing
Rods drawn progressively to fine braiding wire diameters (0.1–1.0 mm) through tungsten-carbide dies with controlled inter-pass annealing.
Step 3
Precision Annealing
Final soft anneal delivers the flexibility and elongation needed for smooth braiding at high machine speeds without wire breakage.
Step 4
Surface Treatment
Wire surface cleaned and lubricated to minimise friction on braiding machine carriers and ensure consistent payoff tension.
Step 5
Bobbin / Spool Winding
Fine braiding wire wound onto precision bobbins in standard sizes compatible with major braiding machine platforms.
Step 6
QC & Packaging
Diameter (±0.005 mm), tensile, elongation and surface finish verified; corrosion resistance checked; bobbins labelled and packed for dispatch.
Step 1
Rod Preparation
5154 alloy rods are selected for high Mg content (3.1–3.9%) ensuring good strength and corrosion resistance in the finished wire.
Step 2
Multi-pass Drawing
Rods drawn progressively to fine braiding wire diameters (0.1–1.0 mm) through tungsten-carbide dies with controlled inter-pass annealing.
Step 3
Precision Annealing
Final soft anneal delivers the flexibility and elongation needed for smooth braiding at high machine speeds without wire breakage.
Step 4
Surface Treatment
Wire surface cleaned and lubricated to minimise friction on braiding machine carriers and ensure consistent payoff tension.
Step 5
Bobbin / Spool Winding
Fine braiding wire wound onto precision bobbins in standard sizes compatible with major braiding machine platforms.
Step 6
QC & Packaging
Diameter (±0.005 mm), tensile, elongation and surface finish verified; corrosion resistance checked; bobbins labelled and packed for dispatch.
Chemical Composition
EN 573-3 / AA
Max % unless range shown. Balance: Al.
| Alloy | Chem. Symbol | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5154 | AlMg3.5 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 3.1–3.9 | 0.15–0.35 | 0.20 | 0.20 |