Gibraltar DCIM10-38 Die Spring Blue Medium-duty

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM10-38 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, punch press tooling, and industrial fixture applications. Manufactured from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, it delivers consistent load characteristics and extended fatigue life compared to standard round-wire springs. The blue color coding indicates medium-duty rating per ISO 10243 and NAAMS standards. Key load values are a maximum deflection load of 55 pounds and a maximum deflection of 0.83 inches, with a spring rate of 67 pounds per inch. Installation is performed by toolmakers, die makers, and maintenance technicians working on press tooling.

This die spring fits standard die sets and tooling plates with a 0.375-inch hole diameter and accommodates a 0.1875-inch guide rod. The 1.5-inch free length and 0.83-inch compressed length at maximum load make it suitable for moderate-stroke applications in metal stamping, forming, and stripping operations. Its medium-duty rating positions it between light-duty (red) and heavy-duty (green) classifications, covering a broad range of general-purpose tooling scenarios in both job shop and production environments.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire cross-section increases contact area and service life over round-wire designs
• Blue color coding identifies medium-duty rating per NAAMS and ISO 10243 standards
• Chromium alloy steel construction for high strength and wear resistance
• Maximum deflection load of 55 pounds with a spring rate of 67 pounds per inch
• Compressed length at maximum load of 0.83 inches supports precise stroke planning
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement die spring for standard tooling plates and die sets requiring a 0.375-inch hole diameter and a 0.1875-inch guide rod.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed by toolmakers or qualified maintenance technicians with all press energy fully dissipated and the ram locked out before service. The guide rod should be clean and free of burrs to prevent side loading and premature fatigue. Springs should never be compressed beyond their rated maximum deflection, as exceeding this value accelerates failure. Inspect for coil cracking or set at scheduled die maintenance intervals.