Gibraltar DCIL25-152 Die Spring Light Duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL25-152 is a light-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, press tooling, and industrial fixture applications. It features a 1 inch hole diameter, a 0.5 inch rod diameter, and a 6 inch free length. Constructed from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a spring rate of 78 pounds per inch and a maximum deflection load of 245 pounds. The green color coding identifies it as a light-duty rating per standard die spring classification. Licensed machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians typically specify and install this component in production tooling environments.

This die spring is suited for residential and commercial tooling setups where controlled, repeatable compression force is required. Common applications include punch and die assemblies, stripper plates, and component ejection mechanisms in metal stamping and forming presses. It is designed to operate on a guide rod and within a bored pocket, maintaining alignment under cyclic loading. Its 3.15 inch maximum deflection and 80.01 mm travel to solid make it a reliable choice for moderate-stroke tooling setups.

Key Features

• Light-duty rating with green color coding per industry-standard die spring classification
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity relative to round wire designs of comparable size
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance under cyclic compression
• Spring rate of 78 pounds per inch with a maximum deflection load of 245 pounds
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards
• Fits standard 0.5 inch guide rods and 1 inch bored pockets for drop-in replacement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit die spring for light-duty stamping die and press tooling assemblies requiring a 1 inch hole diameter, 0.5 inch rod diameter, and 6 inch free length.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a toolmaker or die maintenance technician during press downtime with the machine fully locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. The spring should be seated squarely over the guide rod and within the counterbore pocket before closing the die assembly. Verify the pocket depth and rod clearance before installation to prevent coil binding at maximum stroke. Do not grind or modify the spring ends, as this alters the load rating and may cause premature fatigue failure.