Gibraltar DCIH32-38 Heavy-duty Die Spring Red

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIH32-38 is a heavy-duty die spring designed for use in metal stamping dies, punch presses, and tooling fixtures where consistent, repeatable force is required. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 1,097 pounds at 0.5 inches of travel. The red color coding indicates heavy-duty load classification per international die spring standards. It features a 1.25-inch hole diameter, a 0.625-inch rod diameter, and a free length of 1.5 inches, making it a compact, high-force component suited for precision tooling applications. Installation is typically performed by tool and die makers or maintenance machinists.

This die spring is used in industrial press tooling, stamping dies, and injection mold assemblies where a guided compression spring is required to return or strip die components. The 1.25-inch hole diameter allows it to seat over standard guide rods, and its 1.5-inch free length fits short-stroke die sets. The spring rate of 2,211 pounds per inch provides firm, controlled resistance appropriate for heavy-duty cycling applications in manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty load rating with a maximum deflection load of 1,097 pounds (4,881.65 N)
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of the same envelope
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under cyclic loading
• Red color code identifies heavy-duty duty rating per NAAMS and ISO 10243 classifications
• Compressed length at maximum load of 0.5 inches
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement heavy-duty die spring for use in tooling fixtures, stamping dies, and press applications requiring a 1.25-inch hole diameter and 0.625-inch rod diameter guided compression spring per NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed and serviced by tool and die makers or qualified maintenance personnel. Always relieve all press or die pressure and de-energize the equipment before removing or replacing die springs. Inspect the guide rod and housing bore for wear or damage before installing the replacement spring. Do not exceed the rated maximum deflection of 0.5 inches during operation, as over-compression will reduce spring life and may cause failure.