{"id":2165,"date":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"1969-12-31T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081648\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:14:12","slug":"gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081648","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/product\/gas-spring-with-plastic-ball-bushing-081648\/","title":{"rendered":"Corrosion-resistant gas spring &#8211; 081648"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>081648<\/strong> gas spring from <em><strong>Ressorts SPEC<\/strong><\/em> is specially designed for marine use, where resistance to corrosion and durability are critical. Crafted from <strong>marine-grade 316L stainless steel<\/strong>, this model ensures long-lasting performance even in aggressive saltwater environments. The lightweight <strong>plastic ball bushing end fittings<\/strong> provide a secure yet flexible connection, making installation simple and reliable on board.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering a force of <strong>150 Newtons<\/strong>, this gas spring features a <strong>100 mm stroke<\/strong>, with a total <strong>length of 276 mm including end fittings<\/strong>. Its compact dimensions and corrosion resistance make it ideal for a variety of nautical applications such as hatches, lockers, or cockpit enclosures.<\/p>\n<p>Tested according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/b0117-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTM B117<\/a> standard, this corrosion-resistant SPD\u2122 gas spring withstands up to <strong>500 hours of continuous salt spray<\/strong>, ensuring reliability in the harshest marine conditions.<\/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> 150N \u2013 suitable for medium-duty marine applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke:<\/strong> 100 mm for controlled extension and compression.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length with end fittings:<\/strong> 276 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length without end fittings:<\/strong> 240 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End fittings:<\/strong> Plastic ball bushings for secure, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant mounting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Installation \/ Maintenance<\/h2>\n<h3>Installation<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>081648 gas spring<\/strong> is fitted with plastic ball bushings, allowing quick snap-on installation onto compatible ball studs. This lightweight system simplifies mounting and ensures a firm hold, particularly suited for marine panels and hatches.<\/p>\n<h3>Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>To maximize its service life, rinse the gas spring with fresh water after each voyage in saltwater conditions. For added protection, a periodic application of <em>marine-grade silicone spray or lanolin<\/em> on the joints will help prevent wear and binding.<\/p>\n<h2>Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>This model is 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>Marine-grade 316L stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li>150N force suitable for medium-duty onboard applications.<\/li>\n<li>Tested to ASTM B117 \u2013 500 hours of salt spray exposure.<\/li>\n<li>Easy installation with lightweight plastic ball bushings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-pros_cons product-cons\">\n<h3>\u2718 Cons<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Plastic end fittings less robust than stainless steel joints for heavy-duty use.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed stroke length may limit compatibility in some configurations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-pros_cons product-conclusion\">\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>081648 gas spring<\/strong> is a robust, corrosion-resistant solution designed for <strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau<\/strong> boats. Its balance of strength, compactness, and ease of installation makes it an excellent choice for medium-duty marine applications such as hatches, lockers, or cockpit panels. While its plastic end fittings are best suited for moderate loads, the tested resistance against salt spray ensures reliability and long service life at sea.<\/p>\n<\/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>SPD\u2122 corrosion-resistant design tested to withstand up to 500 hours of salt spray under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/b0117-19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASTM B117<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compatibility by checking total extended length, stroke, and force before replacing existing struts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 081648 gas spring (150N, 100 mm stroke, 276 mm length) from Ressorts SPEC is built from 316L stainless steel with plastic ball bushings, offering corrosion resistance tested to ASTM B117. Compatible with B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau boats, it ensures reliable hatch and locker support at sea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[91,93],"product_tag":[1264,1262],"class_list":["post-2165","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\/2165","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=2165"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2165"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2165"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}