Gibraltar DCIL10-25 Die Spring Light Duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL10-25 is a light-duty die spring designed for use in tooling, stamping dies, and industrial press applications. It features a 3/8-inch hole diameter, a 3/16-inch rod diameter, and a 1-inch free length. The trapezoidal wire cross-section and chromium alloy steel construction provide consistent load characteristics across repeated compression cycles. With a maximum deflection load of 35 pounds and a maximum deflection of 0.5 inches, this spring is suited for lighter-force die applications where controlled resistance and compact sizing are required. It is identified by its green color coding, which indicates light-duty classification per industry convention.

This die spring is used in metal stamping, injection mold tooling, and machine press fixtures found in manufacturing and industrial maintenance environments. It is appropriate for applications requiring a compressed length at maximum load of 0.5 inches and a spring rate of 70 pounds per inch. Tooling specialists, machine builders, and industrial maintenance technicians are the typical installers. The compact 1-inch free length makes it well suited to tight die cavities and limited-clearance tooling assemblies.

Key Features

• Light-duty green color coding for quick visual identification per standard die spring classification
• Trapezoidal wire shape for higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of the same envelope
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance and durability under cyclic loading
• Maximum deflection load of 35 pounds with a spring rate of 70 pounds per inch
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards
• Compressed length at maximum load of 0.5 inches for predictable solid-stop behavior in die sets

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement die spring for light-duty tooling and stamping die applications requiring a 3/8-inch hole diameter, 3/16-inch rod diameter, and 1-inch free length with green light-duty duty rating.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by tooling technicians or industrial maintenance personnel during die setup or scheduled tooling maintenance. The die set should be fully de-energized and press ram locked out before spring replacement. Ensure the rod and hole diameters of the die cavity match the spring specifications before installation. Do not exceed the maximum deflection of 0.5 inches in service, as operating a die spring past its rated travel can cause premature fatigue failure.