Gibraltar DCIH32-44 Heavy-duty Die Spring Red

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIH32-44 is a heavy-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, metal fabrication tooling, and industrial press applications. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 978 pounds and a spring rate of 1,787 pounds per inch. The trapezoidal wire profile allows tighter coil packing than round wire, enabling higher load capacity within a compact envelope. Toolmakers, die setters, and maintenance technicians install this spring as a working component or direct replacement in die assemblies requiring controlled, repeatable force.

This spring is suited for use in progressive dies, blanking dies, forming dies, and similar metal stamping tooling in both production shop and job shop environments. It fits over a 5/8-inch guide rod and seats within a 1-1/4-inch hole diameter. The red color coding identifies the heavy-duty load class per international die spring standards, making quick visual identification straightforward during die maintenance and changeout.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty load rating with a maximum deflection load of 978 pounds (4,352 Newtons)
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load density compared to round-wire die springs
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under repeated high-cycle loading
• Maximum deflection of 0.55 inches (13.97 mm) with travel to solid of 0.565 inches (14.35 mm)
• Red color coding per NAAMS and ISO 10243 heavy-duty load class designation
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension heavy-duty die spring for stamping and metal fabrication tooling requiring a 1-1/4-inch hole diameter, 5/8-inch rod diameter, and 1-3/4-inch free length per NAAMS and ISO 10243 specifications.

Installation Notes

Die springs of this type are installed and serviced by toolmakers and die maintenance technicians. Before servicing a die assembly, ensure the press is locked out and tagged out per applicable safety procedures. Verify that the guide rod diameter and pocket hole diameter in the die match the spring specifications before installation. Do not compress die springs beyond the rated maximum deflection, as exceeding travel limits accelerates fatigue and can cause premature failure.