Gibraltar DCIM10-32 Die Spring Medium-duty Blue

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM10-32 is a medium-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, molds, and other industrial tooling applications. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers consistent force and resistance to fatigue under repeated cycling. It features a 0.375-inch hole diameter, a 0.1875-inch rod diameter, and a free length of 1.25 inches. The blue color coding indicates medium-duty load classification per standard die spring conventions, making it straightforward to identify and replace in the field. Maximum deflection load is 52 pounds and maximum deflection is 0.68 inches.

This die spring is suited for precision tooling environments including stamping presses, injection molds, and progressive dies in both production and maintenance settings. The compact free length of 1.25 inches fits tight tooling envelopes where space is constrained. Toolmakers, die maintenance technicians, and industrial maintenance professionals are the primary installers. Its chromium alloy steel construction holds up under the high-cycle demands typical of production tooling.

Key Features

• Medium-duty load rating with 52-pound maximum deflection load
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of the same size
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under repeated compression cycles
• Blue color coding for quick identification of medium-duty classification
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards for dimensional and quality consistency
• Spring rate of 77 pounds per inch for predictable, linear force output

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement die spring conforming to NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional standards, making it interchangeable with other compliant medium-duty blue die springs of the same hole diameter, rod diameter, and free length.

Installation Notes

Die spring replacement is typically performed by toolmakers or die maintenance technicians with the press or mold fully de-energized and all stored energy safely released. Confirm the rod and hole diameters match the tooling pocket before installation to avoid misalignment under load. Inspect the mating rod and pocket surfaces for wear or damage before seating the new spring. Follow applicable shop safety procedures and tooling manufacturer guidelines for spring preload and compressed length at maximum load.