Gibraltar DCIM32-140 Die Spring Medium-duty Blue

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM32-140 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in stamping dies, press tooling, and industrial machinery applications. It features a 1-1/4 inch hole diameter, a 5/8 inch rod diameter, and a free length of 5-1/2 inches. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers consistent force output across its compression cycle. It is color-coded blue to indicate its medium-duty load class, supporting a maximum deflection load of 525 pounds and a maximum deflection of 2.43 inches. Machinists, toolmakers, and die maintenance technicians typically install and replace these springs during scheduled die maintenance or after a spring failure.

This die spring is suited for medium-duty press die applications in automotive, metalworking, and general manufacturing environments. It is engineered to meet NAAMS (North American Automotive Metric Standard) and ISO 10243 international standards, making it a common replacement choice in production tooling that requires standardized spring specifications. The blue color designation follows the industry-standard die spring color coding system, distinguishing medium-duty springs from light, heavy, and extra-heavy duty variants. It is sold individually (package quantity of one).

Key Features

• Medium-duty load rating with 525-pound maximum deflection load
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity compared to round wire designs
• Chromium alloy steel construction for durability under repeated compression cycles
• Blue color coding follows standard die spring duty-class identification
• Meets NAAMS and ISO 10243 international standards
• Maximum deflection of 2.43 inches with a spring rate of 216 pounds per inch

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement die spring for medium-duty stamping die and press tooling applications requiring a 1-1/4 inch hole diameter and 5/8 inch rod diameter per NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

Die spring replacement is typically performed by toolmakers or die maintenance technicians during scheduled press die service. Always de-energize and lock out the press before removing or installing die springs. Ensure the replacement spring is seated squarely on the rod and within the die pocket before closing the die set. Inspect adjacent springs and wear components for fatigue or damage during any spring replacement service.