Associated Spring Raymond 103-205 Die Spring Blue

Product Description

The ASSOCIATED SPRING RAYMOND 103-205 is a medium-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, presses, and tooling applications where consistent, repeatable force is required. Wound from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 51.3 pounds and a spring rate of 82 pounds per inch. The blue color coding indicates medium-duty load class, making it straightforward to identify and replace in the field. Licensed HVAC, plumbing, and industrial equipment technicians, as well as tooling and die maintenance professionals, will find this spring suitable for precision equipment requiring controlled force output.

This die spring fits over a 0.3125-inch rod diameter and seats inside a 0.5-inch hole diameter bore. The 1.25-inch free length and 0.63-inch maximum deflection make it well suited for compact tooling cavities in stamping dies, injection molds, and mechanical presses where space is limited. It is appropriate for both light production and maintenance replacement scenarios in industrial and manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire cross-section provides higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of equivalent size
• Maximum deflection load of 51.3 pounds with a spring rate of 82 pounds per inch
• Maximum deflection of 0.63 inches for controlled compression in tight tooling clearances
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under cyclic loading
• Blue color coding for quick medium-duty load-class identification
• Manufactured under ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified quality systems with TUV Rheinland registration

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit die spring for stamping dies, injection molds, and mechanical press tooling requiring a 0.5-inch hole diameter, 0.3125-inch rod diameter, and 1.25-inch free length in a medium-duty blue load class.

Installation Notes

Die spring installation and replacement should be performed by qualified tooling or maintenance technicians with the press or machine fully de-energized, locked out, and tagged out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Inspect the mating bore and rod for wear or damage before seating the spring. Never exceed the rated maximum deflection, as over-compression will cause permanent set and premature failure. Confirm spring free length and hole and rod diameters match the tooling specification before installation.