Gibraltar DCIH10-76 Heavy-duty Die Spring Red

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIH10-76 is a heavy-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, molds, and industrial press tooling. It features a trapezoidal wire cross-section and is manufactured from chromium alloy steel, giving it higher load capacity and longer fatigue life than standard round-wire springs. The spring has a 3/8-inch hole diameter, a 3/16-inch rod diameter, and a 3-inch free length. It is color-coded red, indicating a heavy-duty load rating. Maximum deflection load is 59 pounds, with a spring rate of 45 pounds per inch. Toolmakers, die setters, and precision machining professionals install this spring as a standard component or replacement in production tooling.

This spring is suited for use in stamping dies, injection molds, progressive dies, and similar precision tooling applications in both light manufacturing and heavy industrial environments. The red color coding follows ISO and NAAMS classification standards, allowing quick identification of duty rating during die setup and maintenance. It is appropriate for applications requiring consistent, repeatable spring force within confined tooling envelopes where a 3/8-inch bore and 3/16-inch guide rod are specified.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty duty rating with a 59-pound maximum deflection load
• Trapezoidal wire shape for increased load capacity versus round-wire designs
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance and durability
• 3-inch free length with 1.3-inch maximum deflection travel
• Red color coding per ISO 10243 and NAAMS heavy-duty classification
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or new-installation die spring for tooling applications specifying a 3/8-inch hole diameter, 3/16-inch rod diameter, and 3-inch free length per ISO 10243 and NAAMS dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed and replaced by toolmakers or die maintenance technicians. Before servicing any press or mold assembly, de-energize all hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and confirm the press ram is fully supported. Inspect the guide rod and bore for wear or damage before installing a replacement spring. Never compress a die spring beyond its rated maximum deflection, as over-compression will reduce fatigue life and can cause premature failure.