Gibraltar DCIM20-114 Die Spring Blue Medium-duty

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM20-114 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, press tooling, and industrial machinery applications. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers consistent force and reliable cycle life under repetitive compression loads. It carries a maximum deflection load of 184 pounds and a maximum deflection of 1.89 inches, with a spring rate of 97 pounds per inch. The blue color coding follows the ISO 10243 international standard for medium-duty classification, making it easy to identify and replace in the field. Installation and maintenance are typically performed by tool and die technicians or industrial maintenance professionals.

This die spring is suited for medium-duty press and die tooling in both automotive and general industrial manufacturing environments. Its 0.75-inch hole diameter and 0.375-inch rod diameter make it compatible with standard die sets and guide rod assemblies calling for those dimensions. The 4.5-inch free length provides adequate travel for a wide range of stamping and forming die configurations. It is sold individually and is appropriate wherever a blue-coded, medium-duty ISO-class spring is specified.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire profile for higher load capacity relative to round-wire springs of comparable size
• Maximum deflection load of 184 pounds with a spring rate of 97 pounds per inch
• Maximum deflection of 1.89 inches, travel to solid of 1.87 inches
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under high-cycle compression
• Blue color coding per ISO 10243 medium-duty classification
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed as a medium-duty ISO 10243-class die spring for use in standard die sets and press tooling assemblies requiring a 0.75-inch hole diameter and 0.375-inch rod diameter with a 4.5-inch free length.

Installation Notes

Die springs should be installed by qualified tool and die technicians or industrial maintenance personnel. Always de-energize and lock out the press before accessing die components. Ensure the guide rod diameter and pocket hole diameter match the spring specifications before installation. Do not compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection to avoid permanent set or premature failure.