Gibraltar DCIL12.5-44 Die Spring Light Duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL12.5-44 is a light-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, molds, and precision tooling applications. Wound from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire profile, it delivers consistent load characteristics across its travel range. The spring carries a maximum deflection load of 74 pounds and a maximum deflection of 1.16 inches, making it suitable for moderate-force cycling applications. At a free length of 1.75 inches and a spring rate of 64 pounds per inch, this unit fits standard tooling setups that call for a 0.5-inch hole diameter and a 9/32-inch rod diameter. The green color coding indicates light-duty classification per industry convention.

This die spring is suited for use in progressive stamping dies, injection mold tooling, punch and die sets, and general precision metalworking fixtures found in industrial and automotive manufacturing environments. The compact free length makes it a practical fit for space-constrained tooling plates. It is typically installed by toolmakers, die setters, and maintenance technicians working on stamping or molding equipment.

Key Features

• Light-duty rating with 74-pound maximum deflection load
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for increased load capacity relative to round wire of comparable size
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance under repeated cycling
• Green color coding for fast visual identification of duty class at the tooling station
• Spring rate of 64 pounds per inch for predictable, linear force output
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension die spring for tooling applications requiring a 0.5-inch hole diameter and a 9/32-inch rod diameter, conforming to NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional standards for interchangeability with compliant tooling assemblies.

Installation Notes

Die spring installation and replacement should be performed by qualified toolmakers or die maintenance technicians with the press or mold fully de-energized, de-pressurized, and locked out per applicable LOTO procedures. Inspect the mating rod and bore for wear or damage before installing a new spring. Never compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection, as overtravel will shorten fatigue life and may cause premature failure. Refer to the tooling print for correct preload and installed-length specifications.