Gibraltar DCIL10-38 Die Spring Light Duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL10-38 is a light-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, molds, and press tooling where consistent, repeatable spring force is required. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, it delivers a maximum deflection load of 38.00 pounds across a maximum deflection of 0.8100 inches from a free length of 1.5 inches. The green color coding indicates light-duty classification per ISO 10243 standards. This spring is typically installed by tool-and-die machinists, mold makers, and press maintenance technicians in industrial manufacturing environments.

This die spring is suited for applications in stamping presses, injection molds, and progressive dies where a 0.375-inch hole diameter and 0.1875-inch rod diameter configuration is required. Light-duty rating makes it appropriate for lower-load cycling applications where precise spring rates and compact dimensions are critical. It is commonly used in automotive tooling, metal fabrication, and precision machining operations that specify NAAMS or ISO 10243 compliant components.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire cross-section allows higher load capacity and longer fatigue life compared to round wire springs of similar size
• Light-duty green color coding per ISO 10243 for quick visual identification during die setup and maintenance
• Chromium alloy steel construction provides resistance to fatigue and deformation under cyclic loading
• Spring rate of 47.0 pounds per inch for predictable, consistent force output
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards
• Compact 1.5-inch free length with 0.8100-inch maximum deflection suits space-constrained tooling assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement die spring for tooling applications requiring a 0.375-inch hole diameter, 0.1875-inch rod diameter, and 1.5-inch free length in light-duty configurations per ISO 10243 and NAAMS specifications.

Installation Notes

Die springs of this type are installed by qualified tool-and-die technicians or press maintenance personnel. Always de-energize and lock out the press or mold before replacing die springs. Ensure the mating rod and hole diameters are within tolerance before installation, and never compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 0.8100 inches to avoid permanent set or premature failure. Consult applicable tooling drawings and shop safety procedures before performing any die maintenance.