Gibraltar DCIM20-44 Die Spring Blue Medium-duty

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM20-44 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, molds, and press tooling applications. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, it delivers a spring rate of 266 pounds per inch and a maximum deflection load of 189 pounds. The blue color coding identifies it as a medium-duty unit per industry convention. This spring features a 0.75 inch hole diameter, 0.375 inch rod diameter, and a free length of 1.75 inches, making it a compact, high-cycle component suited for precision tooling environments.

This die spring is used in industrial press and stamping tooling where consistent, repeatable force is required over high cycle counts. Typical applications include injection molds, progressive dies, and fixture clamping assemblies. It is installed by toolmakers, die setters, and maintenance technicians in manufacturing and metal fabrication settings. The compressed length at maximum load is 0.71 inches, and the maximum deflection is 0.71 inches.

Key Features

• Medium-duty blue color coding per NAAMS and ISO 10243 standards
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability in high-cycle tooling
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity relative to free length
• 189 pound maximum deflection load with a spring rate of 266 pounds per inch
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit die spring for medium-duty stamping dies, injection molds, and press tooling that require a 0.75 inch hole diameter and 0.375 inch rod diameter configuration.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed by toolmakers or die maintenance technicians. Always de-energize and lock out the press before servicing tooling. Confirm the rod diameter and hole diameter clearances match the spring seat before installation. Do not compress this spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 0.71 inches to avoid permanent set or premature failure.