Gibraltar DCIL20-44 Die Spring Light-duty Green Chromium Alloy

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL20-44 is a light-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, molds, and industrial tooling applications. It features a trapezoidal wire cross-section wound from chromium alloy steel, which delivers consistent force output and extended fatigue life compared to round-wire springs of equivalent size. The spring has a 0.75-inch hole diameter, a 0.375-inch rod diameter, and a 1.75-inch free length. At maximum deflection of 0.91 inches, it delivers a load of 143 pounds. Licensed machinists, tool-and-die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians are the typical end users for this component.

This spring is suited for light-duty cycling applications in stamping dies, injection molds, fixture clamps, and general-purpose tooling setups where controlled, repeatable spring force is required. The green color coding follows standard die spring duty classification, allowing quick visual identification during tooling assembly and maintenance. Its compact 1.75-inch free length makes it appropriate for installations with limited travel space where a predictable spring rate of 158 pounds per inch is needed.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity relative to wire volume compared to round-wire designs
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability and fatigue resistance under cyclic loading
• Green color coding identifies light-duty rating per standard die spring classification
• Spring rate of 158 pounds per inch provides predictable, linear force output
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards
• Compact free length of 1.75 inches suits confined tooling cavities

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for light-duty die spring positions requiring a 0.75-inch hole diameter, 0.375-inch rod diameter, and 1.75-inch free length in stamping dies, molds, and industrial tooling assemblies.

Installation Notes

Die spring replacement and installation is typically performed by tool-and-die makers or qualified industrial maintenance technicians. Power down and de-energize all associated press or molding equipment and relieve any residual hydraulic or mechanical pressure before disassembling the die set. Verify the rod diameter and hole diameter clearances match the existing pocket before seating the spring. Confirm the compressed length at maximum load of 0.91 inches does not cause solid-height contact under normal operating deflection for the intended application.