{"product_id":"hilo-mig-aluminio","title":"Aluminium MIG wire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecisely welded aluminium with clean beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-purity aluminium wire for MIG welding, for jobs ranging from automotive to construction. Its fine diameter allows precise welds even on thin sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.5 or 2 kg spool) and \u003cstrong\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 kg spool). It is welded with argon or an argon-helium mix. For the wire to feed without jamming, the machine must be set up for aluminium: Teflon liner, U-groove rollers and a suitable tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Key benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, good-looking beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e precise control on thin sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5 and 2 kg spools:\u003c\/strong\u003e formats for compact and workshop machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e automotive, bodywork, marine and construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏗️ What it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair of aluminium parts and bodywork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailers, ramps and light structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine work and aluminium joinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshops with a MIG welder set up for aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Technical features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid aluminium wire for MIG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 \/ 1.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpools:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 kg and 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas:\u003c\/strong\u003e argon or argon-helium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet up your machine for aluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium needs a Teflon liner, U-groove rollers and a contact tip one size larger; with a steel liner the wire jams. A dedicated aluminium torch or a spool gun makes the job much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Vetonek tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean and degrease the workpiece just before welding, remove the oxide layer with a stainless steel brush and set the wire tension and speed carefully: with aluminium, a drive that is too tight deforms the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat gas do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgon or an argon-helium mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat diameters and spools are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8 mm on a 0.5 or 2 kg spool, and 1.0 mm on a 2 kg spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use my steel torch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best to set up the machine: Teflon liner, U-groove rollers and a suitable contact tip. With a steel liner the wire jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat jobs is it suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MIG welding of aluminium in automotive, construction, bodywork, marine work and repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat contact tip do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor aluminium, a tip one size larger than the wire diameter is used to prevent jamming due to expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What gas do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Argon or an argon-helium mix.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What diameters and spools are available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"0.8 mm on a 0.5 or 2 kg spool, and 1.0 mm on a 2 kg spool.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use my steel torch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is best to set up the machine: Teflon liner, U-groove rollers and a suitable contact tip. 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