Gibraltar DCIB16-32 Die Spring Extra Heavy-duty Yellow

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIB16-32 is an extra heavy-duty die spring engineered for demanding tooling, stamping, and press applications. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire shape, it delivers a spring rate of 566 pounds per inch and a maximum deflection load of 216 pounds. The 5/8 inch hole diameter and 11/32 inch rod diameter suit standard die set configurations, while the 1-1/4 inch free length keeps the package compact. The yellow color coding identifies the extra heavy-duty duty rating at a glance. Licensed machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians are the primary installers for this component.

This die spring is suited for use in metal stamping dies, injection mold tooling, jigs, and fixtures where high cyclic loading is required. The trapezoidal wire cross-section increases load capacity relative to round wire in the same envelope, making it appropriate for tight-clearance die sets in automotive, aerospace, and general industrial tooling. It meets NAAMS and ISO 10243 standards, making it a direct fit for metric and North American automotive tooling specifications.

Key Features

• Extra heavy-duty duty rating with a spring rate of 566 pounds per inch
• Maximum deflection load of 216 pounds at 0.38 inches of travel
• Trapezoidal wire shape increases load density within the spring envelope
• Chromium alloy steel construction for high-cycle fatigue resistance
• Yellow color coding for instant duty-rating identification per ISO 10243
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement die spring for standard tooling and stamping die sets requiring a 5/8 inch hole diameter, 11/32 inch rod diameter, and 1-1/4 inch free length in an extra heavy-duty application per NAAMS and ISO 10243 specifications.

Installation Notes

Die springs should be installed by qualified tool and die makers or industrial maintenance technicians familiar with press tooling safety procedures. Always relieve all press tonnage and lock out the press before servicing die components. Verify that the rod and hole clearances match the specified 11/32 inch rod diameter and 5/8 inch hole diameter before seating the spring to prevent binding or premature failure. Do not compress the spring beyond the rated maximum deflection of 0.38 inches during operation.