Associated Spring Raymond 103-108 Die Spring Blue

Product Description

The ASSOCIATED SPRING RAYMOND 103-108 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, punch presses, and industrial tooling applications. It features a trapezoidal wire shape for consistent load distribution and a blue color coding that identifies its medium-duty rating at a glance. With a 3/8 inch hole diameter, 3/16 inch rod diameter, and a 2 inch free length, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 28 pounds over 1 inch of travel. It is manufactured from chromium alloy steel for high fatigue resistance under cyclic loading. Licensed tool and die makers, maintenance machinists, and industrial press technicians are the primary installers of this component.

This die spring is suited for medium-duty stamping, forming, and stripping operations in industrial press tooling. The blue duty-rating classification follows standard die spring color-coding conventions, making it straightforward to specify replacements or match existing tooling setups. Its 2 inch free length and 1 inch maximum deflection make it appropriate for moderate-travel applications in both new die builds and maintenance replacement scenarios across general manufacturing and fabrication environments.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire shape provides higher load capacity and longer fatigue life compared to round wire die springs
• Blue color coding identifies medium-duty rating per standard die spring classification
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under repeated cyclic compression
• 28 pound maximum deflection load with a spring rate of 31 pounds per inch
• 1 inch maximum deflection over a 2 inch free length
• Manufactured under ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems

Compatibility

Designed as a standard medium-duty die spring replacement for industrial stamping dies and punch press tooling requiring a 3/8 inch hole diameter and 3/16 inch rod diameter with a 2 inch free length.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed by qualified tool and die makers or maintenance machinists. Always de-energize and lock out the press before servicing any tooling components. Do not compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 1 inch, as over-compression reduces fatigue life and can cause premature failure. Verify hole and rod clearances match the 3/8 inch and 3/16 inch specifications before installation.