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Alushield Universal

Benefits

Produces greater weld speeds and improved weld integrity with high-quality fusion profiles
Produces flatter, neater weld beads in MIG welding and uses less wire for better efficiency
Provides reduced preheat times with flatter weld beads, less clean-up and lower defect rates when MIG or TIG welding copper alloys
Improves electrical conductivity of welding components

Widely used in the MIG welding of aluminium components with thicknesses of between 4mm and 10mm, and TIG and plasma welding of thicknesses between 3mm and 6mm
Also used for TIG welding a wide range of materials from carbon to stainless steels where higher welding speeds and improved fusion characteristics are required
Suitable for both manual and automatic applications
Suitable for a wide range of applications, including ladder and scaffolding manufacture, electrical components such as bussbars, general aluminium applications and aluminium casting repair

The following tabled data provides you with a guide to materials and welding processes with which Alushield Universal can be used:

Process	Typical Use	Example Application	Benefits
MIG welding	Alushield Universal mostly used in MIG welding of aluminium components with thicknesses of between 4mm and 8mm although it can be used on thicknesses above and below this range. It is suitable for both manual and automatic or robotic applications.	General aluminium application Trailer bodies Armoured vehicles Aluminium casting repair Aluminium buss bars	Greater weld speeds and improved weld integrity Improved fusion and lower defect rates Improved electrical conductivity of welding components
TIG and plasma welding	Alushield Universal is used for TIG and plasma welding of components between 3mm and 6mm either manually or automatically.	Beer barrels Ladder and scaffolding manufacturers Marine applications, such as yachts Radiators

Process	Typical Use	Example Application	Benefits
MIG welding	The thermal conductivity of copper benefits from higher thermal efficiency of Alushield Universal. The product is suited for high current applications and where preheating of the weld area is difficult.	Electrical components, such as buss bars Boilers and pressure systems Marine applications including Monel pipe work	Reduced preheat times Improved fusion and reduced effects
TIG and plasma welding	The greater thermal efficiency is important when TIG and plasma welding copper alloys. Flatter welds with less reinforcement are also produced.	Architectural and sculpture work Copper vessels production and repair Marine and offshore applications	Flatter weld beads, less clean up and lower defect rates Reduced preheating and better fusion Improved fusion and reduced defects

Process	Typical Use	Example Application	Benefits
TIG and plasma welding	Alushield Universal tends to be used for TIG and plasma welding carbon and alloy steels where very high welding speeds are required such as in pipe and tube mills.

Process	Typical Use	Example Application	Benefits
TIG and plasma welding	Alushield Universal can be used to TIG and plasma weld stainless steel and nickel alloys of all grades because of its inert nature.	Automatic and robotic welding of tubes and pipes	It has proved possible to significantly increase welding speeds in automatic autogenous welding of exhaust systems with the added bonus of an extended tungstend life, both contributing to increased productivity and lower welding costs.

Process	Typical Use	Example Application	Benefits
MIG, TIG and plasma welding		Aerospace Marine technology

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