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 DIE SPRING FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Raymond Die Springs Offer Features Benefits

Superior Materials • All Raymond die springs are made from • Inherent toughness to withstand heavy
high tensile strength chromium alloy load demands.
& Wire Profile steels. • Superior performance in high stress
• Optimal wire cross section. applications.
• Spring ends are ground square. • Heat resistance up to 350°F.
• Other raw materials are available for • Readily available, cost efficient raw
special conditions and environments. material.
• Consistent controlled metallurgy.
• Offers maximum design possibilities.
• Wire cross section provides optimum
deflection and protection against failure
due to excessive stress build-up.
• Square ends create reliable, flat, maximum
load-bearing surface.
• Specialty materials available to meet
customer requirements.

Dimensional Consistency • Dimensional requirements remain • Provides uniform spring performance.

consistent and measurably the same from • Insures consistent rate recordings.
one batch of springs to the next.
• Greater load accuracy at a given test
height.
• Certainty that OD will work freely in
prescribed hole and ID will work freely
over prescribed rod.
• Raymond assurance of the highest
production and quality standards.
• Reliable performance engineered into
every Raymond die spring.

Longer Spring Life • Engineered to better withstand shock • Reliable, trouble-free performance.
loading. • Increased fatigue life by as much as 30%.
• Designed to endure constant high-speed • Reduced spring breakage.
deflections.
• Uniform performance over a longer lifetime.
• Shot-peened to increase fatigue life.
• More cost effective.
• Less downtime.
• Extra performance margins.

Excellent Deflection • Springs provide greater available travel to • More travel in each spring.
solid. • More travel in each spring.
• Higher load capacities.
• Increased fatigue life.
• Greater application flexibility.
• More reliable performance.
• Lower solid height.

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 DEFLECTION TO COMPRESSED LENGTH

CONVERSION TABLES
Inch Die Spring Series
Medium-Duty Medium-Heavy Duty Heavy-Duty Extra-Heavy Duty
Free Compressed Length (in) Compressed Length (in) Compressed Length (in) Compressed Length (in)
Length Deflection in % free length Deflection in % free length Deflection in % free length Deflection in % free length
(in)
25% 35% 40% 20% 25% 30% 15% 20% 25% 15% 17% 20%

1 0.75 0.65 0.60 0.80 0.75 0.70 0.85 0.80 0.75 0.85 0.83 0.80
1 1/4 0.94 0.81 0.75 1.00 0.94 0.88 1.06 1.00 0.94 1.06 1.04 1.00
1 1/2 1.13 0.98 0.90 1.20 1.13 1.05 1.28 1.20 1.13 1.28 1.25 1.20
1 3/4 1.31 1.14 1.05 1.40 1.31 1.23 1.49 1.40 1.31 1.49 1.45 1.40
2 1.50 1.30 1.20 1.60 1.50 1.40 1.70 1.60 1.50 1.70 1.66 1.60
2 1/2 1.88 1.63 1.50 2.00 1.88 1.75 2.13 2.00 1.88 2.13 2.08 2.00
3 2.25 1.95 1.80 2.40 2.25 2.10 2.55 2.40 2.25 2.55 2.49 2.40
3 1/2 2.63 2.28 2.10 2.80 2.63 2.45 2.98 2.80 2.63 2.98 2.91 2.80
4 3.00 2.60 2.40 3.20 3.00 2.80 3.40 3.20 3.00 3.40 3.32 3.20
4 1/2 3.38 2.93 2.70 3.60 3.38 3.15 3.83 3.60 3.38 3.83 3.74 3.60
5 3.75 3.25 3.00 4.00 3.75 3.50 4.25 4.00 3.75 4.25 4.15 4.00
5 1/2 4.13 3.58 3.30 4.40 4.13 3.85 4.68 4.40 4.13 4.68 4.57 4.40
6 4.50 3.90 3.60 4.80 4.50 4.20 5.10 4.80 4.50 5.10 4.98 4.80
6 1/2 4.88 4.23 3.90 5.20 4.88 4.55 5.53 5.20 4.88 5.53 5.40 5.20
7 5.25 4.55 4.20 5.60 5.25 4.90 5.95 5.60 5.25 5.95 5.81 5.60
7 1/2 5.63 4.88 4.50 6.00 5.63 5.25 6.38 6.00 5.63 6.38 6.23 6.00
8 6.00 5.20 4.80 6.40 6.00 5.60 6.80 6.40 6.00 6.80 6.64 6.40
10 7.50 6.50 6.00 8.00 7.50 7.00 8.50 8.00 7.50 8.50 8.30 8.00
12 9.00 7.80 7.20 9.60 9.00 8.40 10.20 9.60 9.00 10.20 9.96 9.60

Metric Die Spring Series

Medium-Duty Medium-Heavy Duty Heavy-Duty Extra-Heavy Duty
Free Compressed Length (mm) Compressed Length (mm) Compressed Length (mm) Compressed Length (mm)
Length Deflection in % free length Deflection in % free length Deflection in % free length Deflection in % free length
(mm)
25% 35% 40% 20% 25% 30% 15% 20% 25% 15% 17% 20%

25 19 17 15 20 19 18 22 20 19 22 21 20
32 24 21 19 25 24 22 27 25 24 27 26 25
38 29 25 23 30 29 27 32 30 29 32 32 30
44 33 29 27 36 33 31 38 36 33 38 37 36
51 38 33 30 41 38 36 43 41 38 43 42 41
64 48 41 38 51 48 44 54 51 48 54 53 51
76 57 50 46 61 57 53 65 61 57 65 63 61
89 67 58 53 71 67 62 76 71 67 76 74 71
102 76 66 61 81 76 71 86 81 76 86 84 81
114 86 84 69 91 86 80 97 91 86 97 95 91
127 95 83 76 102 95 89 108 102 95 108 105 102
140 105 91 84 112 105 98 119 112 105 119 116 112
152 114 99 91 122 114 107 130 122 114 130 126 122
165 124 107 99 132 124 116 140 132 124 140 137 132
178 133 116 107 142 133 124 151 142 133 151 148 142
191 143 124 114 152 143 133 162 152 143 162 158 152
203 152 132 122 163 152 142 173 163 152 173 169 163
254 191 165 152 203 191 178 216 203 191 216 211 203
305 229 198 183 244 229 213 259 244 229 259 253 244

SUPERIOR DIE SET CORPORATION • 900 W. Drexel Ave. • Oak Creek, WI 53154-0008
• WATS 1-800-558-6040 • FAX 1-800-657-0855 • Local 764-4900
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 RAYMOND® MEDIUM-DUTY DIE SPRINGS

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Raymond® MEDIUM-DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES BLUE®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (25% of free length) (35% of free length) (40% of free length) (50% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)

1 341-0604 6.0 15.0 0.25 21.0 0.35 24.0 0.40 30.0 0.50
1 1/4 341-0605 5.4 16.9 0.31 23.6 0.44 27.0 0.50 33.8 0.63
3/8 3/16 1 1/2 341-0606 4.0 15.0 0.38 21.0 0.53 24.0 0.60 30.0 0.75
(9.5 mm) (4.7 1 3/4 341-0607 3.4 14.9 0.44 20.8 0.61 23.8 0.70 29.8 0.88
mm) 2 341-0608 2.8 14.0 0.50 19.6 0.70 22.4 0.80 28.0 1.00
2 1/2 341-0610 2.4 15.0 0.63 21.0 0.88 24.0 1.00 30.0 1.25
3 341-0612 2.1 15.8 0.75 22.0 1.05 25.2 1.20 31.5 1.50
12 341-0648 0.6 18.0 3.00 25.2 4.20 28.8 4.80 36.0 6.00
1 341-0804 11.0 27.5 0.25 38.5 0.35 44.0 0.40 55.0 0.50
1 1/4 341-0805 8.2 25.6 0.31 35.9 0.44 41.0 0.50 51.3 0.63
1 1/2 341-0806 6.8 25.5 0.38 35.7 0.53 40.8 0.60 51.0 0.75
1 3/4 341-0807 6.0 26.3 0.44 36.8 0.61 42.0 0.70 52.5 0.88
2 341-0808 5.5 27.5 0.50 38.5 0.70 44.0 0.80 55.0 1.00
1/2 9/32 2 1/2 341-0810 4.5 28.1 0.63 39.4 0.88 45.0 1.00 56.3 1.25
(13
mm) (7 mm) 3 341-0812 3.5 26.3 0.75 36.8 1.05 42.0 1.20 52.5 1.50
3 1/2 341-0814 3.0 26.3 0.88 36.8 1.23 42.0 1.40 52.5 1.75
4 1/2 341-0818 2.5 28.1 1.13 39.4 1.58 45.0 1.80 56.3 2.25
5 1/2 341-0822 2.1 28.9 1.38 40.4 1.93 46.2 2.20 57.8 2.75
6 1/2 341-0826 1.4 22.8 1.63 31.9 2.28 36.4 2.60 45.5 3.25
7 1/2 341-0830 1.2 22.5 1.88 31.5 2.63 36.0 3.00 45.0 3.75
12 341-0848 0.7 21.0 3.00 29.4 4.20 33.6 4.80 42.0 6.00
1 341-1004 16.4 41.0 0.25 57.4 0.35 65.6 0.40 82.0 0.50
1 1/4 341-1005 12.8 40.0 0.31 56.0 0.44 64.0 0.50 80.0 0.63
1 1/2 341-1006 10.8 40.5 0.38 56.7 0.53 64.8 0.60 81.0 0.75
1 3/4 341-1007 9.6 42.0 0.44 58.8 0.61 67.2 0.70 84.0 0.88
5/8
11/32
2 341-1008 8.8 44.0 0.50 61.6 0.70 70.4 0.80 88.0 1.00
(16 mm) (8.7 mm)
2 1/2 341-1010 6.0 37.5 0.63 52.5 0.88 60.0 1.00 75.0 1.25
3 341-1012 5.6 42.0 0.75 58.8 1.05 67.2 1.20 84.0 1.50
3 1/2 341-1014 4.8 42.0 0.88 58.8 1.23 67.2 1.40 84.0 1.75
4 341-1016 4.4 44.0 1.00 61.6 1.40 70.4 1.60 88.0 2.00
12 341-1048 1.6 48.0 3.00 67.2 4.20 76.8 4.80 96.0 6.00
1 341-1204 31.2 78.0 0.25 109.2 0.35 124.8 0.40 156.0 0.50
1 1/4 341-1205 25.6 80.0 0.31 112.0 0.44 128.0 0.50 160.0 0.63
1 1/2 341-1206 20.0 75.0 0.38 105.0 0.53 120.0 0.60 150.0 0.75
1 3/4 341-1207 17.6 77.0 0.44 107.8 0.61 123.2 0.70 154.0 0.88
2 341-1208 14.4 72.0 0.50 100.8 0.70 115.2 0.80 144.0 1.00
2 1/2 341-1210 12.0 75.0 0.63 105.0 0.88 120.0 1.00 150.0 1.25
3/4

3/8 33 1/2 341-1212
341-1214
9.6
8.0
72.0
70.0
0.75
0.88
100.8
98.0
1.05
1.23
115.2
112.0
1.20
1.40
144.0
140.0
1.50
1.75
(19.5 mm) (9.5 mm)
4 341-1216 7.2 72.0 1.00 100.8 1.40 115.2 1.60 144.0 2.00
4 1/2 341-1218 6.4 72.0 1.13 100.8 1.58 115.2 1.80 144.0 2.25
5 341-1220 6.0 75.0 1.25 105.0 1.75 120.0 2.00 150.0 2.50
5 1/2 341-1222 5.5 75.6 1.38 105.9 1.93 121.0 2.20 151.3 2.75
6 341-1224 5.0 75.0 1.50 105.0 2.10 120.0 2.40 150.0 3.00
6 1/2 341-1226 4.5 73.1 1.63 102.4 2.28 117.0 2.60 146.3 3.25
7 1/2 341-1230 3.8 71.3 1.88 99.8 2.63 114.0 3.00 142.5 3.75
12 341-1248 2.4 72.0 3.00 100.8 4.20 115.2 4.80 144.0 6.00
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
See Current Price List for Quantity Prices.
Raymond® die spring color blue is a registered trademark of Barnes Group Inc.
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 RAYMOND® MEDIUM-DUTY DIE SPRINGS
Efficient Operating Range Maximum Deflection Ordering Procedure • Quantity • Spring Type • Hole Diameter
25 to 35% of Free Length 50% of Free Length Please Specify: • Free Length • Catalog Number

Raymond® MEDIUM-DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES BLUE®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (25% of free length) (35% of free length) (40% of free length) (50% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)
1 341-1604 55.0 137.5 0.25 192.5 0.35 220.0 0.40 275.0 0.50
1 1/4 341-1605 45.0 140.6 0.31 196.9 0.44 225.0 0.50 281.3 0.63
1 1/2 341-1606 35.0 131.3 0.38 183.8 0.53 210.0 0.60 262.5 0.75
1 3/4 341-1607 30.0 131.3 0.44 183.8 0.61 210.0 0.70 262.5 0.88
2 341-1608 26.0 130.0 0.50 182.0 0.70 208.0 0.80 260.0 1.00
2 1/2 341-1610 20.0 125.0 0.63 175.0 0.88 200.0 1.00 250.0 1.25
1 1/2 3 341-1612 16.5 123.8 0.75 173.3 1.05 198.0 1.20 247.5 1.50
(25.5 (13 mm) 3 1/2 341-1614 15.0 131.3 0.88 183.8 1.23 210.0 1.40 262.5 1.75
mm)
4 341-1616 12.0 120.0 1.00 168.0 1.40 192.0 1.60 240.0 2.00
4 1/2 341-1618 10.4 117.0 1.13 163.8 1.58 187.2 1.80 234.0 2.25
5 341-1620 9.6 120.0 1.25 168.0 1.75 192.0 2.00 240.0 2.50
5 1/2 341-1622 8.8 121.0 1.38 169.4 1.93 193.6 2.20 242.0 2.75
6 341-1624 8.0 120.0 1.50 168.0 2.10 192.0 2.40 240.0 3.00
7 341-1628 7.2 126.0 1.75 176.4 2.45 201.6 2.80 252.0 3.50
8 341-1632 6.0 120.0 2.00 168.0 2.80 192.0 3.20 240.0 4.00
12 341-1648 4.0 120.0 3.00 168.0 4.20 192.0 4.80 240.0 6.00
1 1/2 341-2006 49.6 186.0 0.38 260.4 0.53 297.6 0.60 372.0 0.75
1 3/4 341-2007 42.4 185.5 0.44 259.7 0.61 296.8 0.70 371.0 0.88
2 341-2008 35.2 176.0 0.50 246.4 0.70 281.6 0.80 352.0 1.00
2 1/2 341-2010 28.8 180.0 0.63 252.0 0.88 288.0 1.00 360.0 1.25
3 341-2012 24.0 180.0 0.75 252.0 1.05 288.0 1.20 360.0 1.50
3 1/2 341-2014 20.0 175.0 0.88 245.0 1.23 280.0 1.40 350.0 1.75
1 1/4 5/8 4 341-2016 17.6 176.0 1.00 246.4 1.40 281.6 1.60 352.0 2.00
(32 mm) (16 mm) 4 1/2 341-2018 16.0 180.0 1.13 252.0 1.58 288.0 1.80 360.0 2.25
5 341-2020 13.6 170.0 1.25 238.0 1.75 272.0 2.00 340.0 2.50
5 1/2 341-2022 12.8 176.0 1.38 246.4 1.93 281.6 2.20 352.0 2.75
6 341-2024 12.0 180.0 1.50 252.0 2.10 288.0 2.40 360.0 3.00
7 341-2028 10.4 182.0 1.75 254.8 2.45 291.2 2.80 364.0 3.50
8 341-2032 8.8 176.0 2.00 246.4 2.80 281.6 3.20 352.0 4.00
10 341-2040 7.2 180.0 2.50 252.0 3.50 288.0 4.00 360.0 5.00
12 341-2048 6.0 180.0 3.00 252.0 4.20 288.0 4.80 360.0 6.00
2 341-2408 53.0 265.0 0.50 371.0 0.70 424.0 0.80 530.0 1.00
2 1/2 341-2410 45.0 281.3 0.63 393.8 0.88 450.0 1.00 562.5 1.25
3 341-2412 36.0 270.0 0.75 378.0 1.05 432.0 1.20 540.0 1.50
3 1/2 341-2414 30.0 262.5 0.88 367.5 1.23 420.0 1.40 525.0 1.75
4 341-2416 27.0 270.0 1.00 378.0 1.40 432.0 1.60 540.0 2.00
1 1/2 3/4 4 1/2 341-2418 23.0 258.8 1.13 362.3 1.58 414.0 1.80 517.5 2.25
(38.5 (19.5 mm) 5 341-2420 21.0 262.5 1.25 367.5 1.75 420.0 2.00 525.0 2.50
mm) 5 1/2 341-2422 18.5 254.4 1.38 356.1 1.93 407.0 2.20 508.8 2.75
6 341-2424 17.0 255.0 1.50 357.0 2.10 408.0 2.40 510.0 3.00
7 341-2428 14.5 253.8 1.75 355.3 2.45 406.0 2.80 507.5 3.50
8 341-2432 12.8 256.0 2.00 358.4 2.80 409.6 3.20 512.0 4.00
10 341-2440 10.0 250.0 2.50 350.0 3.50 400.0 4.00 500.0 5.00
12 341-2448 8.0 240.0 3.00 336.0 4.20 384.0 4.80 480.0 6.00
2 1/2 341-3210 100.0 625.0 0.63 875.0 0.88 1000.0 1.00 1250.0 1.25
3 341-3212 83.0 622.5 0.75 871.5 1.05 996.0 1.20 1245.0 1.50
3 1/2 341-3214 64.8 567.0 0.88 793.8 1.23 907.2 1.40 1134.0 1.75
4 341-3216 60.0 600.0 1.00 840.0 1.40 960.0 1.60 1200.0 2.00
4 1/2 341-3218 53.0 596.3 1.13 834.8 1.58 954.0 1.80 1192.5 2.25
2 1/2 5 341-3220 47.0 587.5 1.25 822.5 1.75 940.0 2.00 1175.0 2.50
(51 mm) (25.5
mm) 5 1/2 341-3222 39.2 539.0 1.38 754.6 1.93 862.4 2.20 1078.0 2.75
6 341-3224 39.0 585.0 1.50 819.0 2.10 936.0 2.40 1170.0 3.00
7 341-3228 31.2 546.0 1.75 764.4 2.45 873.6 2.80 1092.0 3.50
8 341-3232 28.5 570.0 2.00 798.0 2.80 912.0 3.20 1140.0 4.00
10 341-3240 20.8 520.0 2.50 728.0 3.50 832.0 4.00 1040.0 5.00
12 341-3248 17.5 525.0 3.00 735.0 4.20 840.0 4.80 1050.0 6.00
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
See Current Price List for Quantity Prices.

SUPERIOR DIE SET CORPORATION • 900 W. Drexel Ave. • Oak Creek, WI 53154-0008
• WATS 1-800-558-6040 • FAX 1-800-657-0855 • Local 764-4900
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 RAYMOND® MEDIUM-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS

A B

Raymond® MEDIUM-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES RED®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (20% of free length) (25% of free length) (30% of free length) (37% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)

1 342-0604 9.0 18.0 0.20 22.5 0.25 27.0 0.30 33.3 0.37
1 1/4 342-0605 7.3 18.3 0.25 22.8 0.31 27.4 0.38 33.8 0.46
1 1/2 342-0606 6.7 20.1 0.30 25.1 0.38 30.2 0.45 37.2 0.56
3/8 3/16 1 3/4 342-0607 5.8 20.3 0.35 25.4 0.44 30.5 0.53 37.6 0.65
(9.5 mm) (4.7
mm) 2 342-0608 5.0 20.0 0.40 25.0 0.50 30.0 0.60 37.0 0.74
2 1/2 342-0610 4.2 21.0 0.50 26.3 0.63 31.5 0.75 38.9 0.93
3 342-0612 3.0 18.0 0.60 22.5 0.75 27.0 0.90 33.3 1.11
12 342-0648 0.9 21.6 2.40 27.0 3.00 32.4 3.60 40.0 4.44
1 342-0804 16.8 33.6 0.20 42.0 0.25 50.4 0.30 62.2 0.37
1 1/4 342-0805 13.0 32.5 0.25 40.6 0.31 48.8 0.38 60.1 0.46
1 1/2 342-0806 9.5 28.5 0.30 35.6 0.38 42.8 0.45 52.7 0.56
1/2 9/32 1 3/4 342-0807 8.5 29.8 0.35 37.2 0.44 44.6 0.53 55.0 0.65
(13 mm) (7 mm) 2 342-0808 7.5 30.0 0.40 37.5 0.50 45.0 0.60 55.5 0.74
2 1/2 342-0810 6.0 30.0 0.50 37.5 0.63 45.0 0.75 55.5 0.93
3 342-0812 5.7 34.2 0.60 42.8 0.75 51.3 0.90 63.3 1.11
3 1/2 342-0814 4.0 28.0 0.70 35.0 0.88 42.0 1.05 51.8 1.30
12 342-0848 1.2 28.8 2.40 36.0 3.00 43.2 3.60 53.3 4.44
1 342-1004 30.0 60.0 0.20 75.0 0.25 90.0 0.30 111.0 0.37
1 1/4 342-1005 21.5 53.8 0.25 67.2 0.31 80.6 0.38 99.4 0.46
1 1/2 342-1006 19.0 57.0 0.30 71.3 0.38 85.5 0.45 105.5 0.56
1 3/4 342-1007 16.8 58.8 0.35 73.5 0.44 88.2 0.53 108.8 0.65
5/8 11/32 2 342-1008 14.8 59.2 0.40 74.0 0.50 88.8 0.60 109.5 0.74
(16 mm) (8.7 mm)
2 1/2 342-1010 11.5 57.5 0.50 71.9 0.63 86.3 0.75 106.4 0.93
3 342-1012 10.0 60.0 0.60 75.0 0.75 90.0 0.90 111.0 1.11
3 1/2 342-1014 8.5 59.5 0.70 74.4 0.88 89.3 1.05 110.1 1.30
4 342-1016 7.6 60.8 0.80 76.0 1.00 91.2 1.20 112.5 1.48
12 342-1048 2.7 64.8 2.40 81.0 3.00 97.2 3.60 119.9 4.44
1 342-1204 50.0 100.0 0.20 125.0 0.25 150.0 0.30 185.0 0.37
1 1/4 342-1205 38.0 95.0 0.25 118.8 0.31 142.5 0.38 175.8 0.46
1 1/2 342-1206 32.0 96.0 0.30 120.0 0.38 144.0 0.45 177.6 0.56
1 3/4 342-1207 28.8 100.8 0.35 126.0 0.44 151.2 0.53 186.5 0.65
2 342-1208 24.8 99.2 0.40 124.0 0.50 148.8 0.60 183.5 0.74
3/4 3/8 2 1/2 342-1210 19.2 96.0 0.50 120.0 0.63 144.0 0.75 177.6 0.93
(19.5 (9.5 3 342-1212 14.4 86.4 0.60 108.0 0.75 129.6 0.90 159.8 1.11
mm) mm) 3 1/2 342-1214 12.8 89.6 0.70 112.0 0.88 134.4 1.05 165.8 1.30
4 342-1216 12.0 96.0 0.80 120.0 1.00 144.0 1.20 177.6 1.48
4 1/2 342-1218 11.2 100.8 0.90 126.0 1.13 151.2 1.35 186.5 1.67
5 342-1220 9.0 90.0 1.00 112.5 1.25 135.0 1.50 166.5 1.85
5 1/2 342-1222 8.0 88.0 1.10 110.0 1.38 132.0 1.65 162.8 2.04
6 342-1224 7.5 90.0 1.20 112.5 1.50 135.0 1.80 166.5 2.22
12 342-1248 3.6 86.4 2.40 108.0 3.00 129.6 3.60 159.8 4.44

*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
See Current Price List for Quantity Prices.
Raymond® die spring color red is a registered trademark of Barnes Group Inc.

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 RAYMOND® MEDIUM-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS
Efficient Operating Range Maximum Deflection Ordering Procedure • Quantity • Spring Type • Hole Diameter
20 to 25% of Free Length 37% of Free Length Please Specify: • Free Length • Catalog Number

Raymond® MEDIUM-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES RED®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (20% of free length) (25% of free length) (30% of free length) (37% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)
1 342-1604 76.0 152.0 0.20 190.0 0.25 228.0 0.30 281.2 0.37
1 1/4 342-1605 62.4 156.0 0.25 195.0 0.31 234.0 0.38 288.6 0.46
1 1/2 342-1606 49.6 148.8 0.30 186.0 0.38 223.2 0.45 275.3 0.56
1 3/4 342-1607 44.0 154.0 0.35 192.5 0.44 231.0 0.53 284.9 0.65
2 342-1608 40.0 160.0 0.40 200.0 0.50 240.0 0.60 296.0 0.74
2 1/2 342-1610 31.0 155.0 0.50 193.8 0.63 232.5 0.75 286.8 0.93
1 1/2 3 342-1612 25.0 150.0 0.60 187.5 0.75 225.0 0.90 277.5 1.11
(25.5 (13 mm) 3 1/2 342-1614 21.6 151.2 0.70 189.0 0.88 226.8 1.05 279.7 1.30
mm) 4 342-1616 18.4 147.2 0.80 184.0 1.00 220.8 1.20 272.3 1.48
4 1/2 342-1618 17.0 153.0 0.90 191.3 1.13 229.5 1.35 283.1 1.67
5 342-1620 14.4 144.0 1.00 180.0 1.25 216.0 1.50 266.4 1.85
5 1/2 342-1622 12.8 140.8 1.10 176.0 1.38 211.2 1.65 260.5 2.04
6 342-1624 12.0 144.0 1.20 180.0 1.50 216.0 1.80 266.4 2.22
7 342-1628 10.0 140.0 1.40 175.0 1.75 210.0 2.10 259.0 2.59
8 342-1632 8.8 140.8 1.60 176.0 2.00 211.2 2.40 260.5 2.96
12 342-1648 6.2 148.8 2.40 186.0 3.00 223.2 3.60 275.3 4.44
1 1/2 342-2006 114.4 343.2 0.30 429.0 0.38 514.8 0.45 634.9 0.56
1 3/4 342-2007 100.8 352.8 0.35 441.0 0.44 529.2 0.53 652.7 0.65
2 342-2008 86.4 345.6 0.40 432.0 0.50 518.4 0.60 639.4 0.74
2 1/2 342-2010 62.4 312.0 0.50 390.0 0.63 468.0 0.75 577.2 0.93
3 342-2012 51.2 307.2 0.60 384.0 0.75 460.8 0.90 568.3 1.11
3 1/2 342-2014 44.0 308.0 0.70 385.0 0.88 462.0 1.05 569.8 1.30
1 1/4 5/8 4 342-2016 36.8 294.4 0.80 368.0 1.00 441.6 1.20 544.6 1.48
(32 mm) (16 mm) 4 1/2 342-2018 32.0 288.0 0.90 360.0 1.13 432.0 1.35 532.8 1.67
5 342-2020 29.0 290.0 1.00 362.5 1.25 435.0 1.50 536.5 1.85
5 1/2 342-2022 26.4 290.4 1.10 363.0 1.38 435.6 1.65 537.2 2.04
6 342-2024 25.0 300.0 1.20 375.0 1.50 450.0 1.80 555.0 2.22
7 342-2028 20.0 280.0 1.40 350.0 1.75 420.0 2.10 518.0 2.59
8 342-2032 18.4 294.4 1.60 368.0 2.00 441.6 2.40 544.6 2.96
10 342-2040 14.5 290.0 2.00 362.5 2.50 435.0 3.00 536.5 3.70
12 342-2048 12.4 297.6 2.40 372.0 3.00 446.4 3.60 550.6 4.44
2 342-2408 108.0 432.0 0.40 540.0 0.50 648.0 0.60 799.2 0.74
2 1/2 342-2410 85.6 428.0 0.50 535.0 0.63 642.0 0.75 791.8 0.93
3 342-2412 62.4 374.4 0.60 468.0 0.75 561.6 0.90 692.6 1.11
3 1/2 342-2414 52.8 369.6 0.70 462.0 0.88 554.4 1.05 683.8 1.30
4 342-2416 48.0 384.0 0.80 480.0 1.00 576.0 1.20 710.4 1.48
1 1/2 3/4 4 1/2 342-2418 43.2 388.8 0.90 486.0 1.13 583.2 1.35 719.3 1.67
(38.5 (19.5 5 342-2420 36.8 368.0 1.00 460.0 1.25 552.0 1.50 680.8 1.85
mm) mm) 5 1/2 342-2422 34.4 378.4 1.10 473.0 1.38 567.6 1.65 700.0 2.04
6 342-2424 30.4 364.8 1.20 456.0 1.50 547.2 1.80 674.9 2.22
7 342-2428 26.4 369.6 1.40 462.0 1.75 554.4 2.10 683.8 2.59
8 342-2432 22.0 352.0 1.60 440.0 2.00 528.0 2.40 651.2 2.96
10 342-2440 17.6 352.0 2.00 440.0 2.50 528.0 3.00 651.2 3.70
12 342-2448 14.4 345.6 2.40 432.0 3.00 518.4 3.60 639.4 4.44
2 1/2 342-3210 118.4 592.0 0.50 740.0 0.63 888.0 0.75 1095.2 0.93
3 342-3212 96.0 576.0 0.60 720.0 0.75 864.0 0.90 1065.6 1.11
3 1/2 342-3214 80.0 560.0 0.70 700.0 0.88 840.0 1.05 1036.0 1.30
4 342-3216 66.4 531.2 0.80 664.0 1.00 796.8 1.20 982.7 1.48
4 1/2 342-3218 60.0 540.0 0.90 675.0 1.13 810.0 1.35 999.0 1.67
2 1 5 342-3220 56.0 560.0 1.00 700.0 1.25 840.0 1.50 1036.0 1.85
(51 mm) (25.5
5 1/2 342-3222 50.4 554.4 1.10 693.0 1.38 831.6 1.65 1025.6 2.04
mm)
6 342-3224 47.2 566.4 1.20 708.0 1.50 849.6 1.80 1047.8 2.22
7 342-3228 40.0 560.0 1.40 700.0 1.75 840.0 2.10 1036.0 2.59
8 342-3232 35.2 563.2 1.60 704.0 2.00 844.8 2.40 1041.9 2.96
10 342-3240 26.0 520.0 2.00 650.0 2.50 780.0 3.00 962.0 3.70
12 342-3248 22.4 537.6 2.40 672.0 3.00 806.4 3.60 994.6 4.44
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
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Raymond® HEAVY-DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES GOLD®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (15% of free length) (20% of free length) (25% of free length) (30% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)

1 343-0604 11.0 16.5 0.15 22.0 0.20 27.5 0.25 33.0 0.30
1 1/4 343-0605 9.8 18.4 0.19 24.5 0.25 30.6 0.31 36.8 0.38
1 1/2 343-0606 8.0 18.0 0.23 24.0 0.30 30.0 0.38 36.0 0.45
3/8 3/16 1 3/4 343-0607 8.4 22.1 0.26 29.4 0.35 36.8 0.44 44.1 0.53
(9.5 mm) (4.7
mm)
2 343-0608 7.2 21.6 0.30 28.8 0.40 36.0 0.50 43.2 0.60
2 1/2 343-0610 5.5 20.6 0.38 27.5 0.50 34.4 0.63 41.3 0.75
3 343-0612 4.2 18.9 0.45 25.2 0.60 31.5 0.75 37.8 0.90
12 343-0648 1.2 21.6 1.80 28.8 2.40 36.0 3.00 43.2 3.60
1 343-0804 23.6 35.4 0.15 47.2 0.20 59.0 0.25 70.8 0.30
1 1/4 343-0805 18.6 34.9 0.19 46.5 0.25 58.1 0.31 69.8 0.38
1 1/2 343-0806 15.5 34.9 0.23 46.5 0.30 58.1 0.38 69.8 0.45
1 3/4 343-0807 13.8 36.2 0.26 48.3 0.35 60.4 0.44 72.5 0.53
1/2 9/32 2 343-0808 11.0 33.0 0.30 44.0 0.40 55.0 0.50 66.0 0.60
(13 mm) (7 mm)
2 1/2 343-0810 8.4 31.5 0.38 42.0 0.50 52.5 0.63 63.0 0.75
3 343-0812 7.4 33.3 0.45 44.4 0.60 55.5 0.75 66.6 0.90
3 1/2 343-0814 6.0 31.5 0.53 42.0 0.70 52.5 0.88 63.0 1.05
12 343-0848 1.6 28.8 1.80 38.4 2.40 48.0 3.00 57.6 3.60
1 343-1004 42.4 63.6 0.15 84.8 0.20 106.0 0.25 127.2 0.30
1 1/4 343-1005 29.6 55.5 0.19 74.0 0.25 92.5 0.31 111.0 0.38
1 1/2 343-1006 27.2 61.2 0.23 81.6 0.30 102.0 0.38 122.4 0.45
1 3/4 343-1007 24.0 63.0 0.26 84.0 0.35 105.0 0.44 126.0 0.53
5/8 11/32 2 343-1008 20.8 62.4 0.30 83.2 0.40 104.0 0.50 124.8 0.60
(16 mm) (8.7 mm) 2 1/2 343-1010 17.0 63.8 0.38 85.0 0.50 106.3 0.63 127.5 0.75
3 343-1012 14.4 64.8 0.45 86.4 0.60 108.0 0.75 129.6 0.90
3 1/2 343-1014 12.2 64.1 0.53 85.4 0.70 106.8 0.88 128.1 1.05
4 343-1016 10.8 64.8 0.60 86.4 0.80 108.0 1.00 129.6 1.20
12 343-1048 3.0 54.0 1.80 72.0 2.40 90.0 3.00 108.0 3.60
1 343-1204 108.0 162.0 0.15 216.0 0.20 270.0 0.25 324.0 0.30
1 1/4 343-1205 88.0 165.0 0.19 220.0 0.25 275.0 0.31 330.0 0.38
1 1/2 343-1206 65.6 147.6 0.23 196.8 0.30 246.0 0.38 295.2 0.45
1 3/4 343-1207 60.0 157.5 0.26 210.0 0.35 262.5 0.44 315.0 0.53
2 343-1208 49.6 148.8 0.30 198.4 0.40 248.0 0.50 297.6 0.60
2 1/2 343-1210 40.0 150.0 0.38 200.0 0.50 250.0 0.63 300.0 0.75
3/4 3/8 3 343-1212 34.0 153.0 0.45 204.0 0.60 255.0 0.75 306.0 0.90
(19.5 (9.5 3 1/2 343-1214 28.0 147.0 0.53 196.0 0.70 245.0 0.88 294.0 1.05
mm) mm) 4 343-1216 25.0 150.0 0.60 200.0 0.80 250.0 1.00 300.0 1.20
4 1/2 343-1218 22.0 148.5 0.68 198.0 0.90 247.5 1.13 297.0 1.35
5 343-1220 19.5 146.3 0.75 195.0 1.00 243.8 1.25 292.5 1.50
5 1/2 343-1222 17.0 140.3 0.83 187.0 1.10 233.8 1.38 280.5 1.65
6 343-1224 16.0 144.0 0.90 192.0 1.20 240.0 1.50 288.0 1.80
12 343-1248 8.0 144.0 1.80 192.0 2.40 240.0 3.00 288.0 3.60
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
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Efficient Operating Range Maximum Deflection Ordering Procedure • Quantity • Spring Type • Hole Diameter
15 to 20% of Free Length 30% of Free Length Please Specify: • Free Length • Catalog Number

Raymond® HEAVY-DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES GOLD®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (15% of free length) (20% of free length) (25% of free length) (30% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)
1 343-1604 208.0 312.0 0.15 416.0 0.20 520.0 0.25 624.0 0.30
1 1/4 343-1605 171.2 321.0 0.19 428.0 0.25 535.0 0.31 642.0 0.38
1 1/2 343-1606 118.4 266.4 0.23 355.2 0.30 444.0 0.38 532.8 0.45
1 3/4 343-1607 104.0 273.0 0.26 364.0 0.35 455.0 0.44 546.0 0.53
2 343-1608 90.0 270.0 0.30 360.0 0.40 450.0 0.50 540.0 0.60
2 1/2 343-1610 68.0 255.0 0.38 340.0 0.50 425.0 0.63 510.0 0.75
1 1/2 3 343-1612 54.4 244.8 0.45 326.4 0.60 408.0 0.75 489.6 0.90
(25.5 (13 mm) 3 1/2 343-1614 45.6 239.4 0.53 319.2 0.70 399.0 0.88 478.8 1.05
mm) 4 343-1616 40.0 240.0 0.60 320.0 0.80 400.0 1.00 480.0 1.20
4 1/2 343-1618 35.2 237.6 0.68 316.8 0.90 396.0 1.13 475.2 1.35
5 343-1620 31.2 234.0 0.75 312.0 1.00 390.0 1.25 468.0 1.50
5 1/2 343-1622 28.8 237.6 0.83 316.8 1.10 396.0 1.38 475.2 1.65
6 343-1624 25.6 230.4 0.90 307.2 1.20 384.0 1.50 460.8 1.80
7 343-1628 22.4 235.2 1.05 313.6 1.40 392.0 1.75 470.4 2.10
8 343-1632 19.2 230.4 1.20 307.2 1.60 384.0 2.00 460.8 2.40
12 343-1648 12.0 216.0 1.80 288.0 2.40 360.0 3.00 432.0 3.60
1 1/2 343-2006 212.0 477.0 0.23 636.0 0.30 795.0 0.38 954.0 0.45
1 3/4 343-2007 181.6 476.7 0.26 635.6 0.35 794.5 0.44 953.4 0.53
2 343-2008 149.6 448.8 0.30 598.4 0.40 748.0 0.50 897.6 0.60
2 1/2 343-2010 117.6 441.0 0.38 588.0 0.50 735.0 0.63 882.0 0.75
3 343-2012 95.2 428.4 0.45 571.2 0.60 714.0 0.75 856.8 0.90
3 1/2 343-2014 75.2 394.8 0.53 526.4 0.70 658.0 0.88 789.6 1.05
1 1/4 5/8 4 343-2016 66.4 398.4 0.60 531.2 0.80 664.0 1.00 796.8 1.20
(32 mm) (16 mm) 4 1/2 343-2018 58.4 394.2 0.68 525.6 0.90 657.0 1.13 788.4 1.35
5 343-2020 53.0 397.5 0.75 530.0 1.00 662.5 1.25 795.0 1.50
5 1/2 343-2022 47.2 389.4 0.83 519.2 1.10 649.0 1.38 778.8 1.65
6 343-2024 42.4 381.6 0.90 508.8 1.20 636.0 1.50 763.2 1.80
7 343-2028 36.8 386.4 1.05 515.2 1.40 644.0 1.75 772.8 2.10
8 343-2032 32.8 393.6 1.20 524.8 1.60 656.0 2.00 787.2 2.40
10 343-2040 25.6 384.0 1.50 512.0 2.00 640.0 2.50 768.0 3.00
12 343-2048 20.8 374.4 1.80 499.2 2.40 624.0 3.00 748.8 3.60
2 343-2408 190.4 571.2 0.30 761.6 0.40 952.0 0.50 1142.4 0.60
2 1/2 343-2410 155.0 581.3 0.38 775.0 0.50 968.8 0.63 1162.5 0.75
3 343-2412 130.0 585.0 0.45 780.0 0.60 975.0 0.75 1170.0 0.90
3 1/2 343-2414 106.4 558.6 0.53 744.8 0.70 931.0 0.88 1117.2 1.05
4 343-2416 91.2 547.2 0.60 729.6 0.80 912.0 1.00 1094.4 1.20
1 1/2 3/4 4 1/2 343-2418 78.4 529.2 0.68 705.6 0.90 882.0 1.13 1058.4 1.35
(38.5 (19.5 5 343-2420 71.2 534.0 0.75 712.0 1.00 890.0 1.25 1068.0 1.50
mm) mm) 5 1/2 343-2422 64.0 528.0 0.83 704.0 1.10 880.0 1.38 1056.0 1.65
6 343-2424 58.4 525.6 0.90 700.8 1.20 876.0 1.50 1051.2 1.80
7 343-2428 49.6 520.8 1.05 694.4 1.40 868.0 1.75 1041.6 2.10
8 343-2432 43.2 518.4 1.20 691.2 1.60 864.0 2.00 1036.8 2.40
10 343-2440 34.4 516.0 1.50 688.0 2.00 860.0 2.50 1032.0 3.00
12 343-2448 28.8 518.4 1.80 691.2 2.40 864.0 3.00 1036.8 3.60
2 1/2 343-3210 260.0 975.0 0.38 1300.0 0.50 1625.0 0.63 1950.0 0.75
3 343-3212 200.0 900.0 0.45 1200.0 0.60 1500.0 0.75 1800.0 0.90
3 1/2 343-3214 170.0 892.5 0.53 1190.0 0.70 1487.5 0.88 1785.0 1.05
4 343-3216 150.0 900.0 0.60 1200.0 0.80 1500.0 1.00 1800.0 1.20
4 1/2 343-3218 120.0 810.0 0.68 1080.0 0.90 1350.0 1.13 1620.0 1.35
2 1 5 343-3220 110.0 825.0 0.75 1100.0 1.00 1375.0 1.25 1650.0 1.50
(51 mm) (25.5
5 1/2 343-3222 100.0 825.0 0.83 1100.0 1.10 1375.0 1.38 1650.0 1.65
mm)
6 343-3224 94.0 846.0 0.90 1128.0 1.20 1410.0 1.50 1692.0 1.80
7 343-3228 82.0 861.0 1.05 1148.0 1.40 1435.0 1.75 1722.0 2.10
8 343-3232 73.0 876.0 1.20 1168.0 1.60 1460.0 2.00 1752.0 2.40
10 343-3240 55.0 825.0 1.50 1100.0 2.00 1375.0 2.50 1650.0 3.00
12 343-3248 42.0 756.0 1.80 1008.0 2.40 1260.0 3.00 1512.0 3.60
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
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Raymond® EXTRA-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES GREEN®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (15% of free length) (17% of free length) (20% of free length) (25% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)

1 344-0604 22.0 33.0 0.15 37.4 0.17 44.0 0.20 55.0 0.25
1 1/4 344-0605 16.0 30.0 0.19 34.0 0.21 40.0 0.25 50.0 0.31
1 1/2 344-0606 12.5 28.1 0.23 31.9 0.26 37.5 0.30 46.9 0.38
3/8 3/16 1 3/4 344-0607 11.5 30.2 0.26 34.2 0.30 40.3 0.35 50.3 0.44
(9.5 mm) (4.7
mm) 2 344-0608 9.0 27.0 0.30 30.6 0.34 36.0 0.40 45.0 0.50
2 1/2 344-0610 7.0 26.3 0.38 29.8 0.43 35.0 0.50 43.8 0.63
3 344-0612 6.5 29.3 0.45 33.2 0.51 39.0 0.60 48.8 0.75
12 344-0648 1.5 27.0 1.80 30.6 2.04 36.0 2.40 45.0 3.00
1 344-0804 32.0 48.0 0.15 54.4 0.17 64.0 0.20 80.0 0.25
1 1/4 344-0805 24.0 45.0 0.19 51.0 0.21 60.0 0.25 75.0 0.31
1 1/2 344-0806 20.0 45.0 0.23 51.0 0.26 60.0 0.30 75.0 0.38
1/2 9/32 1 3/4 344-0807 17.0 44.6 0.26 50.6 0.30 59.5 0.35 74.4 0.44
(13 mm) (7 mm) 2 344-0808 14.0 42.0 0.30 47.6 0.34 56.0 0.40 70.0 0.50
2 1/2 344-0810 11.5 43.1 0.38 48.9 0.43 57.5 0.50 71.9 0.63
3 344-0812 9.0 40.5 0.45 45.9 0.51 54.0 0.60 67.5 0.75
3 1/2 344-0814 8.0 42.0 0.53 47.6 0.60 56.0 0.70 70.0 0.88
12 344-0848 2.5 45.0 1.80 51.0 2.04 60.0 2.40 75.0 3.00
1 344-1004 63.0 94.5 0.15 107.1 0.17 126.0 0.20 157.5 0.25
1 1/4 344-1005 47.0 88.1 0.19 99.9 0.21 117.5 0.25 146.9 0.31
1 1/2 344-1006 38.0 85.5 0.23 96.9 0.26 114.0 0.30 142.5 0.38
1 3/4 344-1007 32.0 84.0 0.26 95.2 0.30 112.0 0.35 140.0 0.44
5/8 11/32 2 344-1008 29.0 87.0 0.30 98.6 0.34 116.0 0.40 145.0 0.50
(16 mm) (8.7 mm) 2 1/2 344-1010 22.0 82.5 0.38 93.5 0.43 110.0 0.50 137.5 0.63
3 344-1012 19.0 85.5 0.45 96.9 0.51 114.0 0.60 142.5 0.75
3 1/2 344-1014 16.0 84.0 0.53 95.2 0.60 112.0 0.70 140.0 0.88
4 344-1016 13.5 81.0 0.60 91.8 0.68 108.0 0.80 135.0 1.00
12 344-1048 4.5 81.0 1.80 91.8 2.04 108.0 2.40 135.0 3.00
1 344-1204 140.0 210.0 0.15 238.0 0.17 280.0 0.20 350.0 0.25
1 1/4 344-1205 110.0 206.3 0.19 233.8 0.21 275.0 0.25 343.8 0.31
1 1/2 344-1206 89.0 200.3 0.23 227.0 0.26 267.0 0.30 333.8 0.38
1 3/4 344-1207 75.0 196.9 0.26 223.1 0.30 262.5 0.35 328.1 0.44
2 344-1208 68.0 204.0 0.30 231.2 0.34 272.0 0.40 340.0 0.50
2 1/2 344-1210 50.0 187.5 0.38 212.5 0.43 250.0 0.50 312.5 0.63
3/4 3/8 3 344-1212 40.5 182.3 0.45 206.6 0.51 243.0 0.60 303.8 0.75
(19.5 (9.5 3 1/2 344-1214 34.5 181.1 0.53 205.3 0.60 241.5 0.70 301.9 0.88
mm) mm)
4 344-1216 30.0 180.0 0.60 204.0 0.68 240.0 0.80 300.0 1.00
4 1/2 344-1218 26.5 178.9 0.68 202.7 0.77 238.5 0.90 298.1 1.13
5 344-1220 23.5 176.3 0.75 199.8 0.85 235.0 1.00 293.8 1.25
5 1/2 344-1222 21.5 177.4 0.83 201.0 0.94 236.5 1.10 295.6 1.38
6 344-1224 19.5 175.5 0.90 198.9 1.02 234.0 1.20 292.5 1.50
12 344-1248 9.5 171.0 1.80 193.8 2.04 228.0 2.40 285.0 3.00
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
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 RAYMOND® EXTRA-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS

Efficient Operating Range Maximum Deflection Ordering Procedure • Quantity • Spring Type • Hole Diameter
15 to 20% of Free Length 25% of Free Length Please Specify: • Free Length • Catalog Number

Raymond® EXTRA-HEAVY DUTY DIE SPRINGS INCH SERIES GREEN®

Hole Rod Free Load at LOAD DEFLECTION TABLE
Dia. Dia. Length 1/10 in.
(in) (in) (in) CATALOG For Optimum Life For Long Life Maximum Operating Def. *Maximum Deflection
Def. (15% of free length) (17% of free length) (20% of free length) (25% of free length)
NUMBER
A B C (lb) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in) Load (lb) Deflection (in)
1 1/2 344-1606 160.0 360.0 0.23 408.0 0.26 480.0 0.30 600.0 0.38
2 344-1608 116.0 348.0 0.30 394.4 0.34 464.0 0.40 580.0 0.50
2 1/2 344-1610 89.6 336.0 0.38 380.8 0.43 448.0 0.50 560.0 0.63
3 344-1612 73.6 331.2 0.45 375.4 0.51 441.6 0.60 552.0 0.75
1 1/2 3 1/2 344-1614 62.4 327.6 0.53 371.3 0.60 436.8 0.70 546.0 0.88
(25.5 (13 mm)
mm) 4 344-1616 55.2 331.2 0.60 375.4 0.68 441.6 0.80 552.0 1.00
4 1/2 344-1618 48.8 329.4 0.68 373.3 0.77 439.2 0.90 549.0 1.13
5 344-1620 43.2 324.0 0.75 367.2 0.85 432.0 1.00 540.0 1.25
6 344-1624 36.0 324.0 0.90 367.2 1.02 432.0 1.20 540.0 1.50
12 344-1648 17.6 316.8 1.80 359.0 2.04 422.4 2.40 528.0 3.00
2 344-2008 192.0 576.0 0.30 652.8 0.34 768.0 0.40 960.0 0.50
2 1/2 344-2010 144.0 540.0 0.38 612.0 0.43 720.0 0.50 900.0 0.63
3 344-2012 118.4 532.8 0.45 603.8 0.51 710.4 0.60 888.0 0.75
3 1/2 344-2014 100.8 529.2 0.53 599.8 0.60 705.6 0.70 882.0 0.88
1 1/4 5/8 4 344-2016 84.0 504.0 0.60 571.2 0.68 672.0 0.80 840.0 1.00
(32 mm) (16 mm) 4 1/2 344-2018 78.4 529.2 0.68 599.8 0.77 705.6 0.90 882.0 1.13
5 344-2020 68.0 510.0 0.75 578.0 0.85 680.0 1.00 850.0 1.25
6 344-2024 56.0 504.0 0.90 571.2 1.02 672.0 1.20 840.0 1.50
8 344-2032 41.6 499.2 1.20 565.8 1.36 665.6 1.60 832.0 2.00
10 344-2040 33.6 504.0 1.50 571.2 1.70 672.0 2.00 840.0 2.50
12 344-2048 26.4 475.2 1.80 538.6 2.04 633.6 2.40 792.0 3.00
2 344-2408 376.0 1128.0 0.30 1278.4 0.34 1504.0 0.40 1880.0 0.50
2 1/2 344-2410 294.4 1104.0 0.38 1251.2 0.43 1472.0 0.50 1840.0 0.63
3 344-2412 231.2 1040.4 0.45 1179.1 0.51 1387.2 0.60 1734.0 0.75
3 1/2 344-2414 196.0 1029.0 0.53 1166.2 0.60 1372.0 0.70 1715.0 0.88
1 1/2 3/4 4 344-2416 171.2 1027.2 0.60 1164.2 0.68 1369.6 0.80 1712.0 1.00
(38.5 (19.5 4 1/2 344-2418 148.0 999.0 0.68 1132.2 0.77 1332.0 0.90 1665.0 1.13
mm) mm) 5 344-2420 136.0 1020.0 0.75 1156.0 0.85 1360.0 1.00 1700.0 1.25
6 344-2424 110.4 993.6 0.90 1126.1 1.02 1324.8 1.20 1656.0 1.50
8 344-2432 80.8 969.6 1.20 1098.9 1.36 1292.8 1.60 1616.0 2.00
10 344-2440 67.2 1008.0 1.50 1142.4 1.70 1344.0 2.00 1680.0 2.50
12 344-2448 54.4 979.2 1.80 1109.8 2.04 1305.6 2.40 1632.0 3.00
2 1/2 344-3210 381.6 1431.0 0.38 1621.8 0.43 1908.0 0.50 2385.0 0.63
3 344-3212 312.0 1404.0 0.45 1591.2 0.51 1872.0 0.60 2340.0 0.75
3 1/2 344-3214 254.4 1335.6 0.53 1513.7 0.60 1780.8 0.70 2226.0 0.88
4 344-3216 220.0 1320.0 0.60 1496.0 0.68 1760.0 0.80 2200.0 1.00
2 1 4 1/2 344-3218 188.8 1274.4 0.68 1444.3 0.77 1699.2 0.90 2124.0 1.13
(51 mm) (25.5
mm) 5 344-3220 172.8 1296.0 0.75 1468.8 0.85 1728.0 1.00 2160.0 1.25
6 344-3224 141.6 1274.4 0.90 1444.3 1.02 1699.2 1.20 2124.0 1.50
8 344-3232 100.0 1200.0 1.20 1360.0 1.36 1600.0 1.60 2000.0 2.00
10 344-3240 84.0 1260.0 1.50 1428.0 1.70 1680.0 2.00 2100.0 2.50
12 344-3248 71.2 1281.6 1.80 1452.5 2.04 1708.8 2.40 2136.0 3.00
*Tabulated load values shown represent loads near solid and are for design information only.
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 RAYMOND® DIE SPRINGS

• Heavy duty square wire design Ordering Procedure

• Hole sizes 3/8" diameter to Specify • Quantity
2 9/16" diameter • Spring Type
• Packed in boxes containing • Hole Diameter
12 each • Free Length
• Catalog Number

Square Wire Die Springs Plain End Springs - 12" Length

New Old Hole Rod Square Wire Space Unit
Part Part Size Size Size Between Coils Pack
Number Number (in) (in) (in) (in)
345-1001 SR-0 3/8 3/16 0.063 0.047 12
345-1002 SR-1A 7/16 1/4 0.063 0.079 12
345-1003 SR-1B 1/2 1/4 0.094 0.079 12
345-1004 SR-1 9/16 5/16 0.094 0.094 12
345-1005 SR-2 11/16 7/16 0.094 0.125 12
345-1006 SR-3 13/16 9/16 0.094 0.125 12
345-1007 SR-4 9/16 1/4 0.125 0.063 12
345-1008 SR-5 11/16 3/8 0.125 0.094 12
345-1009 SR-6 13/16 1/2 0.125 0.109 12
345-1010 SR-7 15/16 5/8 0.125 0.125 12
345-1011 SR-8 1 1/16 3/4 0.125 0.188 6
345-1012 SR-9 1 3/16 7/8 0.125 0.250 6
345-1013 SR-10 11/16 5/16 0.156 0.063 12
345-1014 SR-11 13/16 7/16 0.156 0.109 12
345-1015 SR-12 15/16 9/16 0.156 0.109 12
345-1016 SR-13 1 1/16 11/16 0.156 0.172 6
345-1017 SR-14 1 3/16 13/16 0.156 0.188 6
345-1018 SR-15 1 5/16 15/16 0.156 0.250 6
345-1019 SR-16 13/16 3/8 0.188 0.094 12
345-1020 SR-17 15/16 1/2 0.188 0.094 12
345-1021 SR-18 1 1/16 5/8 0.188 0.156 6
345-1022 SR-19 1 3/16 3/4 0.188 0.188 6
345-1023 SR-20 1 5/16 7/8 0.188 0.188 6
345-1024 SR-21 1 7/16 1 0.188 0.312 6
345-1025 SR-22 1 9/16 1 1/8 0.188 0.312 6
345-1026 SR-23 1 1/16 7/16 0.250 0.109 6
345-1027 SR-24 1 3/16 9/16 0.250 0.125 6
345-1028 SR-25 1 5/16 11/16 0.250 0.156 6
345-1029 SR-26 1 7/16 13/16 0.250 0.172 6
345-1030 SR-27 1 9/16 15/16 0.250 0.203 6
345-1031 SR-28 1 13/16 1 3/16 0.250 0.344 6
345-1032 SR-29 2 1/16 1 7/16 0.250 0.438 6
345-1033 SR-30 2 5/16 1 11/16 0.250 0.531 6
345-1034 SR-31 1 9/16 13/16 0.312 0.188 6
345-1035 SR-32 1 13/16 1 1/16 0.312 0.250 6
345-1036 SR-33 2 1/16 1 5/16 0.312 0.297 6
345-1037 SR-34 2 5/16 1 9/16 0.312 0.406 6
345-1038 SR-35 2 9/16 1 13/16 0.312 0.438 6

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 RAYMOND® DIE SPRINGS

• High quality plain edge springs Ordering Procedure

furnished in 10" lengths Specify • Quantity
• Hole sizes from 3/32" diameter to • Spring Type
1/2" diameter • Hole Diameter
• Packed in boxes containing 12 • Free Length
each • Catalog Number

Round Wire / Music Wire Plain Ends - 10" Length

Part Hole Wire Spring Approx. Unit
Number Size Diameter Rate Solid Height Pack
(in) (in) (lb/in) (in)
345-2001 3/32 0.010 0.11 2.80 12
345-2002 3/32 0.014 0.48 3.99 12
345-2003 1/8 0.012 0.09 3.00 12
345-2004 1/8 0.016 0.35 4.00 12
345-2005 3/16 0.014 0.09 2.17 12
345-2006 3/16 0.018 0.24 2.52 12
345-2007 3/16 0.026 1.34 3.43 12
345-2008 3/16 0.035 3.30 6.65 12
345-2009 1/4 0.018 0.14 1.71 12
345-2010 1/4 0.022 0.26 2.53 12
345-2011 1/4 0.026 0.67 2.55 12
345-2012 1/4 0.031 1.37 3.10 12
345-2013 1/4 0.035 1.73 4.73 12
345-2014 1/4 0.041 5.40 3.69 12
345-2015 1/4 0.047 9.17 4.70 12
345-2016 5/16 0.022 0.15 2.24 12
345-2017 5/16 0.031 0.57 3.41 12
345-2018 5/16 0.037 1.27 4.07 12
345-2019 5/16 0.041 2.70 3.28 12
345-2020 5/16 0.047 5.45 3.53 12
345-2021 5/16 0.055 10.27 4.40 12
345-2022 3/8 0.031 0.32 3.41 12
345-2023 3/8 0.035 0.58 3.50 12
345-2024 3/8 0.043 2.06 3.01 12
345-2025 3/8 0.047 2.52 4.00 12
345-2026 3/8 0.055 7.29 3.30 12
345-2027 3/8 0.062 11.29 4.03 12
345-2028 3/8 0.075 30.57 5.25 12
345-2029 7/16 0.035 0.54 2.45 12
345-2030 7/16 0.047 1.81 3.29 12
345-2031 7/16 0.055 4.12 3.30 12
345-2032 7/16 0.062 6.45 4.03 12
345-2033 7/16 0.075 18.18 4.13 12
345-2034 7/16 0.085 30.19 5.10 12
345-2035 1/2 0.035 0.26 3.15 12
345-2036 1/2 0.047 1.06 3.53 12
345-2037 1/2 0.055 2.25 3.85 12
345-2038 1/2 0.062 6.77 2.48 12
345-2039 1/2 0.075 14.35 3.38 12
345-2040 1/2 0.091 30.81 4.55 12
345-2041 1/2 0.115 87.36 6.33 12

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Plain Ends, Carbon Steel - 18" Lengths

Part Hole Wire Spring Approx. Solid Assortment Unit
Number Size* Diameter Rate Height Quantity Pack
(in) (in) (lb/in) (in)

345-2042 1/2 0.041 0.60 3.32 1 12

345-2043 1/2 0.054 1.98 3.89 1 12
345-2044 9/16 0.062 1.84 6.45 1 12
345-2045 9/16 0.072 5.10 5.18 1 12
345-2046 5/8 0.054 1.31 2.92 1 12
345-2047 11/16 0.062 1.82 3.35 1 12
345-2048 11/16 0.072 3.03 4.25 1 12
345-2049 11/16 0.068 2.24 4.28 1 12
345-2050 13/16 0.062 1.30 2.79 1 12
345-2051 13/16 0.080 3.50 3.60 1 12
345-2052 7/8 0.098 7.79 4.02 1 12
345-2053 15/16 0.125 15.00 6.25 1 12
345-2054 1 1 /8 0.125 7.57 6.25 1 6
345-2055 15/16 0.080 2.52 3.60 1 12
345-2056 1 0.098 5.69 3.53 1 6
345-2057 1 1/16 0.125 12.73 4.50 1 6
345-2058 1 1/8 0.135 10.78 7.29 1 6
345-2059 1 1/16 0.085 2.06 3.49 1 6
345-2060 1 3/16 0.125 9.00 4.50 1 6
345-2061 1 3/16 0.090 2.45 2.88 1 6
345-2062 1 3/8 0.148 12.73 4.74 1 6
345-2063 1 5/8 0.148 8.60 4.00 1 6
345-2064 1 7/8 0.148 4.44 4.74 1 6
*Hole Size refers to the diameter of the hole that the spring will fit into.

Square and Ground Ends - Music Wire

Part Free Hole Wire Spring Approx. Solid Unit
Number Length Diameter Size Rate Height Pack
(in) (in) (in) (lb/in) (in)
345-3001 1 20.0 1.44 12
345-3002 1 1/2 14.0 1.65 12
345-3003 2 3/8 0.042 12.0 1.84 12
345-3004 2 1/2 8.0 1.03 12
345-3005 3 6.0 1.21 12
345-3006 1 58.0 0.49 12
345-3007 1 1/2 42.0 0.69 12
345-3008 2 1/2 0.062 32.0 0.92 12
345-3009 2 1/2 25.0 1.05 12
345-3010 3 24.0 1.24 12
345-3011 3 1/2 18.0 1.50 12
345-3012 1 57.0 0.42 12
345-3013 1 1/2 34.0 0.59 12
345-3014 2 32.0 0.81 12
345-3015 2 1/2 5/8 0.072 26.0 0.92 12
345-3016 3 20.0 1.07 12
345-3017 3 1/2 18.0 1.28 12
345-3018 4 16.0 1.60 12

Heavy Duty Extension Springs

Part Free Outside Wire Spring Approx. Load Unit
Number Length Diameter Size Rate @ Ref. Extension Pack
(in) (in) (in) (lb/in) (in)
345-5001 3 7/8 11/16 0.105 32.8 40 lb @ 5.0" 6
345-5002 6 7/8 0.120 18.5 26.5 lb @ 7.0" 6
345-5003 8 1 1/16 0.135 13.5 38 lb @ 10.0" 6
345-5004 10 1 1/8 0.148 14.0 48 lb @ 13.0" 6
345-5005 12 1 1/4 0.162 12.6 66 lb @ 15.0" 6
345-5006 14 1 3/8 0.177 13.9 74 lb @ 18.0" 6
345-5007 16 1 9/16 0.207 16.5 100 lb @ 21.0" 6
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 DIE SPRING PROBLEMS AND ANSWERS

Problems & Answers Figure A provides information as to whether Deflection

Most problems that arise in the use of a specific spring with squared, ground ends Deflection beyond the manufacturer’s rec-
die springs usually result from improper is subject to buckling. The curve indicates ommendation can cause early spring failure.
application... failure to take advantage of that buckling may occur to a squared-and- Check the press or die travel to be sure of
and protect the features engineered into the ground spring, both ends of which are com- the actual deflection to which the spring
spring. pressed against parallel plates, if the values will be subjected. If it is beyond a safe limit,
fall above and to the right of the curve. changes should be made without delay.
Spring Failure
Raymond die springs are produced under Holes and Rods Spring Alteration
such careful controls that manufacturing Holes or pockets provided in the die for Each Raymond die spring is carefully
problems have virtually been eliminated. Die springs must be the specified size listed on engineered to perform within specific areas
spring failure is usually due to either poor pages 4 to 14. Springs increase in diam- of work. Altering the spring such as reduc-
spring design and manufacture or incorrect eter as they are compressed. If the hole is ing its length or number of coils, grinding
application of the spring. The most common undersized, a wearing or binding action will the inside or outside diameter, or placing
problem source is the use of die springs too produce early spring failure. restrictions on the movement of the coils
close to, or beyond, the springs’ physical can cause early spring failure. Trying to
limitations. The solution, of course, lies Holes also must have flat bottoms with alter a spring by grinding down its ends
with the designer’s and user’s more careful square corners. This will allow the spring to can change the temper of the material and
selection of springs for each application. work on a flat surface and provide uniform negatively affect spring performance.
stress on the coils when the spring is
Other solutions to common spring prob- compressed. Altering springs from their manufactured
lems are as follows: state almost invariably leads to problems
Working a spring over a rod also pro- and failure. Don’t gamble an expensive die
vides good protection against buckling.
Spring Guidance Care should be taken to be sure the rod
for the small amount saved on a cheap
Raymond die springs are manufactured with alteration.
is smooth. If the rod is shorter than the
ends ground and squared so that they stand spring, it should have a tapered nose so
on their own base and compress evenly that there is no danger of the spring coils Corrosion
under load. There is a positive relationship coming in contact with a sharp edge. Frequently, spring failure can be traced to
between the spring’s outside diameter and corrosive elements. Reduction of material
total length which determines whether or or pitting of the spring will reduce its useful
not a spring will buckle under load. Alignment life. Be alert to conditions that may effect
Care should be taken to make certain that the spring’s surface such as rust, lubricants,
whatever device is used to contain or guide soaps, chemicals, etc. Clean, protected
Curve For Finding Critical Buckling Conditions the spring is properly aligned on both sides springs give the best job performance.
of the die. Holes or rods that do not match
0.75
0.7

0.65 can cause problems that create spring

Ratio Deflection / Free Length

0.6 failure and damage to the tool.

0.55

Temperature
0.5

0.45

0.4 Heat is a frequently ignored factor in spring

failure or load loss. The
Load Loss vs. Temperature
0.35

0.3
maximum rated service
0.25
temperature for chromium
CARBON STEEL CHROMIUM ALLOY
alloy steel is 425°F.
0.2

0.15 INITIAL Approximate Percent Approximate Percent

0.1 FIG.
FIG. A A
STRESS Loss of Load Loss of Load
Figure B shows the
P.S.I.
0.05
e rees e rees
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Ratio Free Length / Mean Diameter
10 11
percentage of low-loss
250 350 400 250 350 450
due to heat and stress
combinations. Thought 40,000 2.0 3.5 4.5 1.0 2.0 5.0
Generally, if the free length is more than should be given to the heat 50,000 2.0 4.0 5.0 1.0 2.0 5.0
four times the mean diameter of the spring, generated by the working 60,000 2.5 4.5 5.5 1.0 2.0 5.5
it could have a buckling problem under die which can be signifi-
compression. This is solved by providing cant in many applications. 70,000 3.0 5.5 6.5 1.0 2.5 6.0
guidance by a pocket, a rod, or both to Heat absorbed by the tool 80,000 3.0 6.0 8.0 1.5 2.5 6.0
reduce buckling. It is always recommended can be transferred to the 90,000 4.0 8.0 9.0 1.5 3.0 7.0
to provide guidance for any die spring. springs resulting in a loss
100,000 4.5 9.5 10.5 2.0 4.0 8.0
of load and premature
110,000 7.0 11.5 14.0 2.0 5.0 10.0
spring failure.
120,000 9.5 13.0 17.5 3.5 8.0 13.0

I .B
FIG. B

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