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APPLICATION GUIDE

Marine gas struts & boat hatch gas springs

Gas struts for boat hatches, engine covers, lockers and outdoor enclosures, specified with the material and end fittings the exposure needs—stainless steel gas struts where corrosion matters. Match the complete assembly, including mounting hardware.

Marine & Outdoor Gas Springs — gray application model with gas spring locations highlighted in red
Application model · red highlights identify gas spring locations
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Choose the moving part you need to support.

Boat-hatch support concept — Fixed hatch coaming to the opening hatch.
APPLICATION CONCEPTBoat-hatch support

Fixed hatch coaming to the opening hatch.

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Boat hatch & engine-cover gas struts

Hatch opening and engine-compartment access

What to identify

Existing strut; mounting centers; force; end hardware; exposure

Marine storage locker concept — Fixed locker body to the hinged storage lid.
APPLICATION CONCEPTMarine storage locker

Fixed locker body to the hinged storage lid.

02

Lockers & storage

Gas-assisted locker and storage covers

What to identify

Lid configuration; existing support; dimensions and fittings

Outdoor cabinet access concept — Fixed enclosure frame to the upper-hinged access panel.
APPLICATION CONCEPTOutdoor cabinet access

Fixed enclosure frame to the upper-hinged access panel.

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Outdoor enclosures

Weather-exposed access panels

What to identify

Water/salt/chemical exposure; material requirements; installed dimensions

Application concepts show example mechanisms and gas spring locations. Use your installed part, dimensions and connections to define the final fit.

MATCHING NOTES

Specify the environment and the full connection set.

Engine covers, deck hatches and storage lids can expose the gas spring and brackets to water and cleaning products. Specify the material requirements for all components, alongside force and mounting dimensions.

Existing part or drawing

Photograph the label and both ends, or send the drawing.

Lengths, stroke and force

Extended and compressed length between mounting centers, stroke and the force marking in N.

Required material grades

State the tube, rod and fitting material required for the exposure.

End fittings and bracket material

Fitting type, thread and bracket material, so every metal part suits the environment.

FOR Marine-parts distributors / Boat builders

A clear parts list makes a clearer quote.

  • Existing part or drawing
  • Lengths, stroke and force
  • Required material grades
  • End fittings and bracket material
  • Exposure conditions
  • Quantity
Gas spring mounting lengths: fully extended L1, fully compressed L2 and stroke S equals L1 minus L201 / MEASUREMENTExtended and compressed lengthMOUNTING CENTER TO MOUNTING CENTERFULLY EXTENDEDL1 / Extended lengthFULLY COMPRESSEDL2 / Compressed lengthSTROKES = L1 - L2Use the same mounting references in both positions.Schematic. The short rod neck and end-fitting geometry depend on the actual assembly.
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Have a part number, dimensions or a parts list?

Send the reference and quantity for each item. We will match the requirement and prepare a quotation for your order.