Gibraltar DCIH16-44 Heavy-duty Die Spring Red

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIH16-44 is a heavy-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, punch presses, and tooling fixtures where consistent, high-force spring return is required. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 196 pounds at 0.76 inches of travel. The red color coding identifies it as a heavy-duty grade per industry standards. It is sized with a 0.625-inch hole diameter and an 11/32-inch (0.3438-inch) rod diameter, with a free length of 1.75 inches. Toolmakers, die setters, and machine maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this component.

This die spring is suited for use in metal stamping and forming operations, injection mold tooling, and industrial press applications where a compact, high-load spring element is needed. Its ISO 10243 and NAAMS compliance makes it a direct-fit replacement in tool designs built to those standards. The spring rate of 260 pounds per inch supports precise, repeatable deflection behavior across production cycles.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty red grade with a maximum deflection load of 196 pounds (872.20 N)
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity in a compact envelope
• Chromium alloy steel construction for wear resistance and fatigue life
• Spring rate of 260 pounds per inch for consistent force output
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registration
• Sold individually, minimum order quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as a direct replacement or new-build component for stamping die, punch press, and injection mold tooling applications built to NAAMS or ISO 10243 die spring standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by toolmakers or die maintenance technicians during die setup or tooling rebuild. Before servicing any press or stamping die, de-energize the press and engage all mechanical safety blocks or die supports per OSHA and facility lockout/tagout procedures. Ensure the rod and hole diameters of the tooling pocket match the spring dimensions before installation. Do not compress the spring beyond the rated maximum deflection of 0.76 inches to avoid coil bind and premature fatigue failure.