Gibraltar DCIL12.5-64 Die Spring Light Duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL12.5-64 is a light-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, punch presses, and fixture tooling where controlled compression force is required. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, it delivers a maximum deflection load of 69.0 pounds and a spring rate of 41.0 pounds per inch. The 0.5-inch hole diameter and 9/32-inch (0.2813-inch) rod diameter suit standard die post configurations. With a free length of 2.5 inches and a maximum deflection of 1.67 inches, this spring compresses fully to a solid height of 1.67 inches. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die makers, and maintenance technicians install this part.

This die spring is suited for light-duty industrial tooling applications including stamping dies, injection mold components, jigs, and fixtures. The green color coding identifies it as a light-duty rating per ISO 10243, making it straightforward to identify and replace in mixed-duty die sets. Its compact free length makes it practical for installations with limited vertical clearance in die assemblies.

Key Features

• Light-duty rating with 69.0-pound maximum deflection load
• Trapezoidal wire shape provides higher load capacity relative to wire diameter compared to round wire
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance in cyclic compression applications
• Green color coding per ISO 10243 light-duty standard for easy field identification
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards
• 0.5-inch hole diameter and 9/32-inch rod diameter fit standard die post sizing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement die spring for light-duty stamping and tooling applications requiring a 0.5-inch hole diameter, 9/32-inch rod diameter, and 2.5-inch free length per ISO 10243 specifications.

Installation Notes

Die springs should be installed by qualified tool-and-die makers or maintenance technicians familiar with press and fixture tooling. Always relieve all mechanical pressure and lock out the press before removing or installing die components. Ensure the rod diameter and hole diameter of the die set match the spring specifications before installation. Do not exceed the rated maximum deflection to avoid permanent set or premature fatigue failure.