Gibraltar DCIM25-114 Die Spring Blue Medium-duty

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM25-114 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, molds, and press tooling applications. It features a trapezoidal wire cross-section wound from chromium alloy steel, which delivers consistent spring rates and extended service life under cyclic compressive loads. The spring carries a maximum deflection load of 349 pounds and a spring rate of 181 pounds per inch. It is color-coded blue per ISO 10243 standards, making load identification straightforward on the shop floor. This part is installed by toolmakers, die setters, and machine maintenance technicians working on metal stamping and molding equipment.

This die spring is suited for medium-duty stamping die assemblies, injection mold stripper plates, and general press tooling where consistent return force and dimensional repeatability are required. The 1-inch hole diameter accommodates standard die post and guide configurations, and the 0.5-inch rod diameter fits correspondingly sized guide rods. Its 4.5-inch free length and 1.93-inch maximum deflection make it appropriate for applications requiring moderate stroke travel within a compact die set envelope.

Key Features

• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity versus round-wire springs of the same envelope size
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance under repeated compressive cycling
• Blue color coding per ISO 10243 medium-duty classification for quick visual load-range identification
• Maximum deflection load of 349 pounds with a spring rate of 181 pounds per inch
• Compliant with NAAMS, ISO 10243, and manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 registered quality systems
• 1.93-inch maximum deflection travel suitable for moderate-stroke tooling applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for medium-duty die spring positions requiring a 1-inch hole diameter, 0.5-inch rod diameter, and 4.5-inch free length in standard stamping die and press tooling assemblies.

Installation Notes

Die springs are installed and serviced by toolmakers or maintenance technicians during die build or scheduled tooling maintenance. Always relieve all press tonnage and lock out and tag out the press before accessing the die set. Inspect the mating guide rod and bore for wear, scoring, or misalignment before installing a replacement spring, as a damaged rod or bore will accelerate spring fatigue. Never compress the spring beyond its rated maximum deflection of 1.93 inches.