Gibraltar DCIM32-51 Die Spring Medium Duty Blue

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM32-51 is a medium-duty die spring designed for use in tooling, stamping dies, and press applications where consistent force and reliable deflection are required. It features a 1-1/4 inch hole diameter, a 5/8 inch rod diameter, and a 2 inch free length. Wound from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire profile, it delivers a maximum deflection load of 606 pounds across 0.910 inches of travel. The blue color coding identifies it as a medium-duty spring in the standard ISO die spring classification system. Licensed trades and tooling technicians install this part in production and maintenance settings.

This die spring is suited for stamping dies, injection molds, and other precision tooling setups that require repeatable spring force in a compact envelope. The trapezoidal wire geometry increases load capacity relative to round wire designs of equivalent size, making it a practical choice for medium-cycle tooling applications in automotive, industrial, and general manufacturing environments. It installs on a guide rod and seats within a counterbored hole in the die plate.

Key Features

• Medium-duty load rating with a maximum deflection load of 606 pounds (2,696.70 N)
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section increases load density versus round-wire springs
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance under cyclic loading
• Blue color coding conforms to ISO 10243 and NAAMS medium-duty classification
• 0.910 inch maximum deflection with a spring rate of 664 lb/inch
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 registered quality standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit die spring for medium-duty tooling applications requiring a 1-1/4 inch hole diameter and 5/8 inch rod diameter with a 2 inch free length, conforming to NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by tooling technicians or tool and die makers during die maintenance or new tooling builds. Ensure the guide rod diameter is compatible with the 5/8 inch rod diameter specification and that the counterbore is sized for the 1-1/4 inch hole diameter before seating the spring. De-energize and lock out all press and die equipment before performing any tooling service. Do not compress the spring beyond its maximum deflection of 0.910 inches, as over-compression accelerates fatigue and can cause premature failure.