Associated Spring Raymond 104-112 Die Spring Red

Product Description

The ASSOCIATED SPRING RAYMOND 104-112 is a medium heavy-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, metal forming tooling, and industrial press applications. It features a trapezoidal wire shape that delivers a higher load capacity in a compact envelope compared to round-wire designs. The spring has a 0.375 inch hole diameter, a 0.1875 inch rod diameter, and a 3 inch free length. Maximum deflection load is 33.3 pounds at a maximum deflection of 1.11 inches. The spring rate is 30 pounds per inch. Manufactured from chromium alloy steel, the red color coding identifies medium heavy-duty duty rating at a glance on the shop floor. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die makers, and press maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this component.

This die spring is suited for tooling applications where consistent, repeatable spring force is required over high cycle counts. Typical installations include blanking dies, forming dies, stripping operations, and mechanical press components where controlled return force is needed. The compact 3 inch free length fits standard die sets used in both short-run and production stamping environments. The red duty-rating designation aligns with internationally recognized color-coding conventions for medium heavy-duty die springs.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire profile for higher load density versus round-wire springs of equivalent size
• Medium heavy-duty rating with a 30 pounds per inch spring rate
• Maximum deflection load of 33.3 pounds at 1.11 inches deflection
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under high-cycle stamping loads
• Red color coding for fast duty-rating identification per industry convention
• Manufactured under ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 quality systems with TUV Rheinland registration

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for standard die sets requiring a 0.375 inch hole diameter, 0.1875 inch rod diameter, medium heavy-duty die spring with a 3 inch free length.

Installation Notes

Die spring installation is performed by tool-and-die makers or press maintenance technicians as part of die assembly or repair. Always de-energize and lock out the press before accessing the die set. Verify that the hole diameter and rod diameter clearances match the die set specification before installation. Do not compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 1.11 inches, as exceeding this limit will reduce fatigue life and may cause premature failure.