{"id":2154,"date":"2024-03-05T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081473\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:54:51","slug":"gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081473","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081473\/","title":{"rendered":"Corrosion-resistant gas spring &#8211; 081473"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Description of the Gas Spring 081473<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>081473<\/strong> gas spring from <em><strong>Ressorts SPEC<\/strong><\/em> is engineered for high resistance to corrosion and long-term reliability in marine conditions. Made from marine-grade 316L stainless steel, it is built to endure aggressive saltwater environments. Plastic ball bushing end fittings ensure a secure yet lightweight connection, ideal for confined or delicate marine installations.<\/p>\n<p>This model delivers a force of <strong>100 Newtons<\/strong> and features a <strong>50 mm stroke<\/strong>, with a total <strong>deployed length of 190 mm<\/strong> including end fittings. The compressed length without end fittings is 104 mm (154 mm &#8211; 50 mm), offering versatility in tight spaces while still providing lifting or dampening support.<\/p>\n<p>Tested in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/b0117-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTM B117<\/a> salt spray standard, this gas spring withstands over 500 hours of continuous exposure, confirming its suitability for marine use.<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> 316L stainless steel body with plastic ball bushing end fittings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Force:<\/strong> 100N \u2013 ideal for lightweight marine applications requiring moderate support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke:<\/strong> 50 mm, providing controlled extension and compression.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length with end fittings:<\/strong> 190 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length without end fittings:<\/strong> 154 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compressed length without end fittings:<\/strong> 104 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End fittings:<\/strong> Plastic ball bushings for secure and corrosion-resistant installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Installation \/ Maintenance<\/h2>\n<h3>Installation<\/h3>\n<p>Installation is simplified thanks to the lightweight plastic ball bushings, allowing quick snap-on mounting to compatible ball studs. This design ensures a secure attachment while reducing total weight \u2013 ideal for smaller panels, hatches, or covers.<\/p>\n<h3>Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>For maintenance, it&#8217;s recommended to rinse the gas spring with fresh water after each voyage, especially in saline environments. Applying silicone spray or marine-grade lanolin to moving joints can prolong service life and prevent binding or wear.<\/p>\n<h2>Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Jeanneau\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeanneau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jeanneau<\/strong><\/a> and <a title=\"Beneteau Boat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beneteau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Beneteau<\/strong><\/a> sailing yachts and motorboats.<\/p>\n<p>As a cost-effective alternative, NauticSpares also offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushings-081474\/\"><strong>081474 gas strut<\/strong><\/a>, featuring the same dimensions and force as the stainless steel model, but manufactured in <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"306\">nitrided black carbon steel<\/strong> instead of 316L stainless steel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The gas spring reference 081473 from <em><strong>Ressorts SPEC<\/strong><\/em> is a compact and corrosion-resistant solution engineered for marine applications. Constructed from 316L stainless steel and equipped with plastic ball bushing end fittings, it delivers reliable 100N force performance in confined installations where durability in harsh environments is essential.<\/p>\n<p>With a total length of 190 mm and a stroke of 50 mm, it is particularly suited for use aboard <strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau boats<\/strong>, where it is commonly installed as standard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[91,93],"product_tag":[1264,1262],"class_list":{"0":"post-2154","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-gas-springs","7":"product_cat-spare-parts","8":"product_tag-as-raymond-2","9":"product_tag-gas-strut","10":"product_shipping_class-small-2","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"featured","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2154"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2154"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2154"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}