Gibraltar DCIM40-127 Die Spring 5in Blue Medium-duty

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR DCIM40-127 is a medium-duty die spring engineered for use in stamping dies, presses, and tooling fixtures where reliable, consistent spring force is required. Built from chromium alloy steel with a trapezoidal wire cross-section, this spring delivers a maximum deflection load of 714 pounds and a spring rate of 348 pounds per inch. The blue color coding identifies it as a medium-duty unit per ISO and NAAMS standards. It ships individually and is installed by tool and die makers, press technicians, and industrial maintenance professionals working on metal stamping and forming equipment.

This die spring is suited for applications in stamping dies, injection molds, and precision tooling assemblies where space constraints and load requirements call for a medium-duty coil spring. The 1.5-inch hole diameter accommodates standard guide posts, and the 0.75-inch rod diameter provides positive alignment throughout the compression cycle. With a free length of 5 inches and a maximum deflection of 2.05 inches, it compresses to a solid length of approximately 2.05 inches under full load, making it appropriate for moderately loaded die components in both production and prototype tooling environments.

Key Features

• Medium-duty rating with a maximum deflection load of 714 pounds (3177.30 N)
• Trapezoidal wire cross-section for higher load capacity per unit length compared to round wire
• Chromium alloy steel construction for fatigue resistance in cyclic press applications
• Blue color coding per NAAMS and ISO 10243 standard for quick duty-rating identification
• Spring rate of 348 pounds per inch for predictable, linear force throughout the stroke
• Meets NAAMS, ISO 10243, and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement die spring conforming to NAAMS and ISO 10243 dimensional and load standards, compatible with tooling fixtures and stamping dies that accept a 1.5-inch hole diameter and 0.75-inch rod diameter medium-duty spring.

Installation Notes

Die springs should be installed by qualified tool and die technicians or industrial maintenance personnel familiar with press and die assembly procedures. Always de-energize and lock out the press before servicing any die components. Verify that the guide post and pocket dimensions match the spring hole and rod diameter specifications before installation. Never compress a die spring beyond its rated maximum deflection to avoid permanent set or premature failure.