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TKweld’s High Quality ER1188 SAl-3 ER1450 ER2319 ER3103 Aluminum Welding Rods — reliable, versatile, and engineered for strong, clean aluminum welds. TKweld brings over the years of focus on welding consumables to this line of aluminum welding wires, offering a selection that meets the needs of hobbyists, fabricators, repair shops, and industrial users alike. Whether you are joining sheet metal, building structural frames, repairing aluminum parts, or creating custom projects, these rods are designed to deliver consistent performance and excellent weld appearance.
Made from high-purity aluminum alloys, TKweld’s welding rods are formulated for dependable arc stability and smooth feed through torches and hand welding equipment. Each alloy—ER1188, SAl-3, ER1450, ER2319, and ER3103—has been chosen to cover a wide range of aluminum applications and base metals. The choice of filler metal affects strength, corrosion resistance, and ductility, and TKweld provides options so you can select the best match for your job. The consistent chemistry and controlled manufacturing process reduce porosity, cracking, and contamination, giving you cleaner, stronger joints with less rework.
ER1188 is ideal for welding 1xxx through 6xxx series aluminum, offering good corrosion resistance and a bright, attractive finish. This rod works well for general fabrication and light structural work, making it a versatile choice when appearance and basic strength are important. It balances weldable feature with reliable mechanical properties, suitable for thin to medium gauge materials and common everyday repairs.
SAl-3 is another dependable option suited for pure aluminum and softer alloys. With excellent ductility and good wetting behavior, SAl-3 helps form smooth beads with minimal spatter. Use this alloy when you need easy handling and a neat bead profile on thinner sheet metal, decorative items, or parts where forming characteristics matter. Its forgiving nature makes it a favorite among those who need a straightforward filler for general aluminum welding tasks.
ER1450 is tailored for applications requiring higher strength and better performance in certain base metals. It is commonly used with 1xxx to 6xxx series alloys when enhanced strength is desired while maintaining good weldable feature. ER1450 can be a solid choice for structural repairs and assemblies that will be subjected to higher loads, providing a balance between strength and corrosion resistance.
ER2319 is a widely used aluminum filler known for its good strength and crack resistance. It works well with 2xxx and 6xxx series base metals and is often chosen for aerospace, automotive, and high-strength applications. ER2319 offers reliable fracture toughness and good tensile properties, making it suitable for parts that need to withstand stress, vibration, or thermal cycling. The alloy also provides solid corrosion resistance across many environments.
ER3103 is a general-purpose filler with good corrosion resistance and formability. It is often selected for welding 3xxx series base metals and is popular in marine, food processing, and decorative applications where resistance to corrosion and an attractive finish are priorities. ER3103 produces smooth welds that are easy to finish and polish, making it a good choice when appearance and longevity are both important.
TKweld’s aluminum rods are manufactured to consistent diameters and lengths to ensure reliable feeding and predictable weld pools. Precision winding and packaging reduce the risk of kinks and tangles, and rods are protected from moisture and contamination until they reach the weld station. Clean, dry welding wire is essential for reducing hydrogen-induced porosity; TKweld takes care to maintain cleanliness during production and packaging so you get consistent results.
Welders will appreciate the good arc initiation and stable heat input these rods provide. They support both TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) processes where applicable, allowing flexibility in shop workflows. Whether you prefer TIG for detailed, high-quality welds or MIG for faster production work, TKweld fillers are formulated to perform well across common welding setups. Their predictable pooling behavior and consistent bead shape help users maintain control and achieve repeatable joints.
Safety and ease of use are built into the product through straightforward material labeling and clear alloy identification. Each spool or bundle of rods includes alloy markings, ensuring you pick the right filler for the job. TKweld also provides guidance on typical applications and compatibility, helping you select the best rod to match base metal composition and desired mechanical properties.
Beyond performance, TKweld focuses on value. These rods offer a competitive balance of cost and quality, reducing the need for extensive post-weld work and minimizing waste. Durable packaging protects the wire during shipping and storage, while consistent chemical composition cuts down on trial-and-error in production runs. For professionals who rely on predictable consumable performance, TKweld supplies the consistency needed to keep projects moving.
TKweld’s High Quality ER1188 SAl-3 ER1450 ER2319 ER3103 Aluminum Welding Rods present a complete selection of aluminum filler metals suited to a wide range of uses. From light fabrication and repairs to higher-strength structural applications, these fillers deliver good weldable feature, solid mechanical properties, and attractive finishes. Clean production practices, precise manufacturing, and careful packaging ensure that each rod arrives ready to perform. Choose TKweld for dependable aluminum welding wires that help you achieve reliable, high-quality results with less hassle

Low splatter
Bright weld finish
Better Arc Control
Enhances crack-resistance
All-position aluminum welding
5% silicon content increase puddle fluidity
Chemical Composition of the Welding Wire
| Items | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | Ti | AI |
| Standard Value | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.005 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | ≥99.88 |
| Mig Wire | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Tig Rod | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 6.0 |


ER1188 mig wire rod provides excellent usability with stable arc, less spatter, good bead appearance. Aluminum welding wire ER4043 is a general-purpose type aluminum welding wire
It contains silicon additives, which result in improved fluidity (wetting action) of the weld pool and also produces a weld less sensitive to cracking



Shanghai Fengling Company, founded in 2000, is a company focusing on professional services in the welding industry. It mainly provides customers with integrated services of welding materials, welding equipment, welding automatic production lines and welding process research and development. Provide technology and services for many landmark projects and well-known enterprises, cooperation projects include (Shanghai Center, Hongqiao Transportation Hub, Jin Mao Tower, China National World Expo, National Convention and Exhibition Center, Scientist Building, etc.), cooperative enterprises (Shanghai Construction Group, MCC Steel Group), more than 20 years of accumulated very rich and valuable professional service experience. Our company has a high-quality welding technology central laboratory, with its own brand TKweld and welding robot TKrobot. At the same time, it cooperates with the world's well-known welding power supply and welding robot brands, welding power supply includes (Lincoln of USA, SAFRA of France, Kemppi of Finland, ESAB of Sweden, OTC of Japan, Panasonic, China Aotai, Megmeet, etc.), and welding robots have four major families in the world (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kuka, ABB, etc.). FengLing aspires to become an integrated professional technical service company with great influence in the welding industry

We have a strong welding consumables market supply chain, where you can find any welding consumables and equipment you need. Our team is at your service throughout the process, supplying you with the best quality products

Aluminum welding rods has been tested by a number of international standards (ABS, VdTUV, CE, DB, ISO) which ensures the quality and safety

Q1: What kind of company are you
A: We are the real professional welding machines supplier, which has production team, R&D team, sales force and after-sale service team. And we have our own welding robot laboratory for research and to provide free technical training
Q2:How do you guarantee product quality
A:We have our own welding laboratory, which not only tests all welding consumables but also provides customers with welding solutions, accumulates a large amount of data experience, and has absolute experience in product quality control
Q3. Do you have any warranty
A: Yes, we have. One year warranty for welding rod
Q4. What certification do you have
A: All of our product shave 8 countries classification societies quality certification which ensures the quality and safety. Our products are under strict quality management to ensure supreme quality
Q5: What's the package
A: 5kg; 15kg; 20kg as one spool
Q6: What is delivery time / lead time
A: The goods will be shipped within15-30 days after the receipt of your payment
Q7: What is your minimum order
A: 500kgs
Q8: What is your payment term
A:1- 30% down payment for order confirmation, 70% before shipment. 2- 100% at sight LC
Q9:Can you send the samples for testing
A: Yes, we can support sample free for send Express charges pay by new client, second test sample all free