E4043 Aluminum Electrode is a covered electrode (SMAW process) by Genérico importado, classification AWS A5.3 E4043, for aluminum. In stock; diameter, package and price are confirmed in the quote.
In stock — state diameter, package and quantity when requesting a quote and an advisor confirms the price.
| Standard | AWS A5.3 E4043 |
| Process | SMAW |
| Model | E4043 |
| Brand | Genérico importado |
| Base material | aluminio |
| Type | Aluminum |
E4043 Aluminum Electrode is a SoldaForce electrode for repairing aluminum parts and profiles compatible with aluminum-silicon filler by the SMAW process. It is intended for industrial buyers who need to identify the correct consumable by classification, material and application, without confusing it with related catalog references. The filler material or family is aluminum, and its key difference is its Al-Si filler for aluminum, distinct from stainless steel or carbon steel electrodes. Its normative reference is AWS A5.3 E4043, used as the consumable classification; the final application must be tied to the WPS, base metal and required inspection. For an accurate quote, provide the required diameter, packaging, quantity, base metal, welding position, joint type, expected inspection and whether the job has a qualified procedure. The amperages and properties in the table are nominal values of the AWS A5.3 classification; the final parameter depends on the manufacturer's data sheet, diameter, polarity, preparation, storage, welder technique and actual service conditions.
| Technical data | Reference value |
|---|---|
| Classification | AWS A5.3 E4043 |
| Deposit composition | Aluminum with 4.5–6.0 % silicon (Fe ≤0.8 %, Cu ≤0.30 %, Zn ≤0.10 %, Ti ≤0.20 %) |
| Process | SMAW |
| Current | DCEP (electrode positive) |
| Deposit tensile strength | 95 MPa (14 ksi) minimum per AWS A5.3 |
| Reference amperages (flat position) | 2.4 mm (3/32″): 50–85 A · 3.2 mm (1/8″): 75–130 A · 4.0 mm (5/32″): 100–165 A |
| Sales unit | kilogram or packaging according to product |
| Critical selection | Diameter, position, polarity, WPS, base metal and storage condition |
The values in this table are nominal reference data. Before using them in engineering decisions, review the technical notice at the end of this page and your project's welding procedure specification (WPS).
We dispatch to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and all of Colombia. Request a quote via WhatsApp for this e4043 aluminum electrode, indicating diameter, kilograms or packaging, brand if applicable, application and delivery city to confirm availability and price.
The price depends on diameter, packaging, brand when applicable, quantity and availability. SoldaForce quotes with those details to avoid sending the wrong consumable.
E4043 is filler for aluminum; E308L-16 is for 304/304L stainless steels and is not a substitute for aluminum.
Clean aluminum oxide, degrease the part, keep a short arc and follow the preheat defined by the procedure.
Send AWS or DIN classification, diameter, kilograms or packaging, brand if applicable, base metal, welding position, city and whether the project requires a certificate.
It should not be done without reviewing the WPS, base metal, required properties, polarity, heat treatment and approval from the technical lead.
Yes. SoldaForce dispatches to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and other cities in Colombia depending on availability and carrier.
Updated: July 9, 2026
