{"id":2162,"date":"2024-02-26T15:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081649\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:20:29","slug":"gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081649","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081649\/","title":{"rendered":"Corrosion-resistant gas spring &#8211; 081649"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>081649<\/strong> gas spring from <em><strong>Ressorts SPEC<\/strong><\/em> is a corrosion-protected, value-driven strut engineered for marine service. Its <strong>nitrided black carbon-steel (GSNI SPEC) rod<\/strong> provides enhanced surface hardness and corrosion resistance, while the <strong>plastic ball-bushing end fittings<\/strong> ensure secure, lightweight connections ideal for confined lockers and deck hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering <strong>150 Newtons<\/strong> of force over a <strong>100 mm stroke<\/strong>, the unit measures <strong>276 mm overall<\/strong> with end caps (body length <strong>240 mm<\/strong>). Sized for common cockpit lids, lazarettes, and companionway panels, it offers smooth, damped support under way.<\/p>\n<p>Corrosion performance is verified to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/b0117-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTM B117<\/a> salt-spray protocol. <em>Note:<\/em> SPD\u2122 stainless-steel variants are validated to <strong>500 hours<\/strong> of continuous salt spray; this nitrided carbon-steel version is designed as a cost-effective alternative for onboard use with proper rinsing and care.<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> Nitrided black carbon-steel shaft (GSNI SPEC) with plastic ball-bushing end fittings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Force:<\/strong> 150 N \u2013 suitable for medium-duty hatch and locker applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke:<\/strong> 100 mm for controlled extension and closure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length with end fittings:<\/strong> 276 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length without end fittings (cylinder + rod):<\/strong> 240 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End fittings:<\/strong> Plastic ball bushings for snap-on installation to standard ball studs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Installation \/ Maintenance<\/h2>\n<h3>Installation<\/h3>\n<p>Snap the plastic ball bushings onto clean, correctly sized ball studs. Mount rod-down where possible to keep internal lubrication at the primary seal. Verify clearances at full extension and compression to avoid side loading.<\/p>\n<h3>Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>After saltwater exposure, rinse with fresh water and wipe dry. Periodically mist the end joints with <em>marine-grade silicone<\/em> or lanolin. Inspect ball studs and brackets for play or corrosion; replace if worn.<\/p>\n<h2>Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>Commonly installed on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Jeanneau\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeanneau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jeanneau<\/strong><\/a> boats<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Beneteau Boat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beneteau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9teau<\/strong><\/a> boats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"product-pros-cons-section\">\n<h2>Our review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"product-pros_cons product-pros\">\n<h3>\u2714 Pros<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Nitrided carbon-steel rod for hardened, corrosion-protected service.<\/li>\n<li>Marine-ready dimensions: 150N \/ 100 mm stroke \/ 276 mm OAL.<\/li>\n<li>Quick snap-on fit with plastic ball bushings.<\/li>\n<li>High value for refits and fleet maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-pros_cons product-cons\">\n<h3>\u2718 Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Less corrosion resistance than full 316L stainless-steel models.<\/li>\n<li>Plastic ends are not recommended for high-impact, heavy lids.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-pros_cons product-conclusion\">\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>081649<\/strong> is a smart, budget-conscious choice for <strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau<\/strong> installations where medium support is required and weight savings matter. If your use involves persistent green-water exposure or heavy lids, consider upgrading to a 316L stainless model for maximum longevity; otherwise this nitrided version delivers reliable, marine-ready performance with routine rinsing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-pros_cons product-good-to-know\">\n<h3>Good to Know<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Corrosion resistance evaluated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/b0117-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTM B117<\/a>. SPD\u2122 stainless variants are validated to 500 h continuous salt spray.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm <em>extended length, stroke, and force<\/em> against the original part before replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 081649 gas spring from Ressorts SPEC (150N, 100 mm stroke, 276 mm OAL) features a nitrided black carbon-steel rod and plastic ball bushings\u2014marine-ready support for B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau lockers and hatches, verified to ASTM B117.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[91,93],"product_tag":[1264,1262],"class_list":["post-2162","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-gas-springs","product_cat-spare-parts","product_tag-as-raymond-2","product_tag-gas-strut","product_shipping_class-small-2","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2162","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=2162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2162"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2162"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}