Gibraltar DCIL40-127 Die Spring 5 Inches Light-duty Green

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIL40-127 is a light-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, presses, and tooling fixtures that require consistent, reliable return force. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 576 pounds at a maximum deflection of 2.57 inches. The 5-inch free length and green color coding indicate light-duty classification under international die spring standards. It is installed by tooling engineers, die makers, and industrial maintenance technicians working on press tooling and automated manufacturing equipment.

This die spring fits applications requiring a 1.5-inch hole diameter and a 0.75-inch rod diameter, making it a direct fit for standard die sets and tool holders dimensioned to those specifications. The light-duty rating suits applications with moderate cycling demands where lower spring rates are appropriate. It is commonly used in metal stamping, forming dies, and fixture clamping assemblies in automotive and general manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under repeated compression cycles
• Trapezoidal wire shape provides higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of the same envelope
• 576-pound maximum deflection load with a spring rate of 224 pounds per inch
• 2.57-inch maximum deflection with a compressed solid length of 2.57 inches
• Green color coding identifies light-duty classification for quick visual identification in the toolroom
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed for use in die sets and tooling fixtures with a 1.5-inch hole diameter and a 0.75-inch rod diameter accepting a 5-inch free-length light-duty die spring per NAAMS and ISO 10243 specifications.

Installation Notes

Die spring installation and replacement should be performed by qualified tooling or maintenance personnel with the press fully de-energized and locked out per applicable LOTO procedures. Inspect the mating rod and hole dimensions before installation to confirm clearance is within specification. Do not compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection, as overtravel accelerates fatigue and may cause premature failure. Consult the die set design drawings for correct preload and pocket depth requirements.