Associated Spring Raymond 103-424 Die Spring Blue

Product Description

The ASSOCIATED SPRING RAYMOND 103-424 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, punch presses, and tooling fixtures where consistent, repeatable force is required. It features a 0.75 inch hole diameter, a 0.375 inch rod diameter, and a 6 inch free length. The trapezoidal wire cross-section provides a higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of the same size. With a spring rate of 50 pounds per inch and a maximum deflection load of 150 pounds at 3 inches of travel, this spring delivers predictable performance across its full working range. It is manufactured from chromium alloy steel for durability under cyclic loading conditions.

This die spring is suited for installation in metal stamping dies, injection mold tooling, and general industrial press tooling applications. The blue color coding indicates a medium-duty load rating, consistent with industry-standard color designation systems for die springs. It is appropriate for production tooling environments where controlled spring force and deflection accuracy are critical to part quality and die longevity.

Key Features

• Medium-duty load rating with 150 pound maximum deflection load at full 3 inch compression
• Spring rate of 50 pounds per inch for linear, predictable force output
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section increases load density compared to round-wire designs
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance under high-cycle use
• Blue color coding for easy identification of duty rating during tooling assembly
• Manufactured to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 quality standards with TUV Rheinland registration

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation die spring for metal stamping, punch press, and injection mold tooling requiring a 0.75 inch hole diameter and 0.375 inch rod diameter with a 6 inch free length in a medium-duty application.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed by toolmakers and tool-and-die technicians. Always de-energize and fully release press tonnage before servicing tooling components. Ensure the rod diameter and hole diameter clearances match the die set design before installation. Do not compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 3 inches, as over-compression can cause permanent set and reduce service life.