Gibraltar DCIL16-51 Die Spring Light-duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL16-51 is a light-duty die spring designed for use in tooling, stamping, and press die assemblies where consistent, repeatable compression force is required. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 106 pounds and a spring rate of 89 pounds per inch. The green color-coding identifies it as a light-duty rating per industry standards. With a free length of 2 inches and a hole diameter of 0.625 inches, it fits standard die sets used by tool and die makers, maintenance technicians, and industrial press operators.

This die spring is suited for light-duty press tooling applications in automotive, metal fabrication, and general manufacturing environments. It installs into standard die spring pockets where a 0.625 inch hole diameter and an 11/32 inch (0.3438 inch) rod diameter are specified. The 2 inch free length compresses to a solid height of approximately 1.19 inches at maximum load. This part meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards, making it appropriate for quality-controlled production tooling environments.

Key Features

• Light-duty green color code per NAAMS and ISO 10243 standards for easy identification in multi-spring die sets
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section provides higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of the same envelope size
• Maximum deflection load of 106 pounds with a spring rate of 89 pounds per inch
• Maximum deflection of 1.19 inches with a travel to solid of 1.185 inches
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability in repetitive-cycle tooling applications
• Complies with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed as a light-duty die spring replacement or new installation for standard die sets requiring a 0.625 inch hole diameter, an 11/32 inch rod diameter, and a 2 inch free length per NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

Die spring installation is typically performed by tool and die makers or maintenance machinists. Fully de-energize and lock out the press before removing or installing any die components. Do not exceed the rated maximum deflection of 1.19 inches, as over-compression will reduce service life and may cause spring failure. Inspect the spring pocket bore and guide rod for wear or misalignment before installing a replacement spring.