Associated Spring Raymond 106-206 Die Spring Extra Heavy-duty

Product Description

The ASSOCIATED SPRING RAYMOND 106-206 is an extra heavy-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, presses, and tooling fixtures where consistent, high-load return force is required. It features a 0.5 inch hole diameter, a 9/32 inch rod diameter, and a 1.5 inch free length. The spring is wound from chromium alloy steel wire with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, which delivers a higher spring rate and greater load capacity compared to round-wire designs. The green color coding indicates extra heavy-duty classification per ISO and industry die spring standards. Licensed machinists and toolroom technicians are the primary installers of this component.

This die spring is suited for industrial press tooling, punch and die assemblies, and mechanical fixture applications that demand reliable, repeatable force across a high cycle count. The extra heavy-duty rating and 192 lb per inch spring rate make it appropriate for applications where standard or heavy-duty springs would bottom out prematurely or fail to deliver adequate return force. It fits standard die spring pockets sized for a 0.5 inch bore.

Key Features

• Extra heavy-duty duty rating for high-load tooling applications
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section increases load capacity and spring rate over round-wire alternatives
• 192 lb per inch spring rate with a 75 lb maximum deflection load
• Maximum deflection of 0.38 inches helps define safe working stroke in tooling design
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under repetitive cycling
• Green color coding for instant duty-rating identification in the toolroom

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension replacement or new-install die spring for tooling applications requiring a 0.5 inch hole diameter and 9/32 inch rod diameter with a 1.5 inch free length in an extra heavy-duty rating class.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed by toolmakers or machinists during die assembly or maintenance. Ensure the die pocket bore and rod diameter match the spring dimensions before installation to prevent buckling or premature wear. Never compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 0.38 inches, as over-compression will fatigue the spring and reduce service life. Always de-energize and lock out the press before servicing any die spring component.