The 100147<\/strong> is a two-component stainless steel assembly manufactured by Associated Spring Raymond \/ Barnes Group UK Ltd<\/strong> (Evesham, UK), produced to the specification of Dufour Yachts<\/strong> \u2014 one of France’s leading performance sailing yacht builders. It combines a compression gas strut (Item 1: S08NAY0250<\/strong>) with an integrated stainless locking tube (Item 2: LTX8200<\/strong>) into a single, ready-to-fit assembly that performs two functions simultaneously: supporting the weight of an open hatch or panel, and locking it safely in the fully extended position.<\/p>\n The gas strut element is built on the S08 stainless steel platform<\/strong>: an 8 mm rod and 18 mm tube, both fabricated in stainless steel, delivering a push force of 250 N<\/strong> over a stroke of 200 mm<\/strong>, with M6 x 1.0 threaded ends. The body length (L1) of the strut alone is 449 mm. The LTX8200 locking tube<\/strong> is a stainless steel telescoping sleeve that rides on the outside of the strut body and automatically engages when the gas spring reaches full extension \u2014 locking the strut at its maximum deployed length. To retract the assembly and close the hatch or panel, the operator simply applies gentle thumb pressure to the locking tube collar to disengage the lock, after which the strut compresses normally.<\/p>\n This locking mechanism eliminates the need for a separate prop rod, stay rod, or secondary support device \u2014 components that are easily misplaced, forgotten in the wrong position, or simply absent when needed in an emergency. On a yacht, where engine bay hatches, cockpit locker lids, and storage panel covers may need to be held open securely during maintenance or provisioning in a seaway, the automatic locking action of the LTX assembly provides a significant and practical safety improvement over a conventional gas strut alone. The stainless steel construction of both components makes the 100147 suitable not only for protected interior joinery but also for semi-exposed or high-humidity locations where carbon steel alternatives would corrode over time.<\/p>\n The overall assembled length of the complete 100147 unit is 450 mm<\/strong>. This figure \u2014 which includes the LTX locking tube in its retracted (compressed) position \u2014 is the key dimension to match against the mounting geometry on the vessel. Distributed in France through Ressorts SPEC<\/strong>, the authorised partner for Associated Spring Raymond \/ Barnes Group components.<\/p>\n The 100147<\/strong> is the correct OEM replacement for Dufour Yachts vessels originally fitted with this locking strut assembly, and an outstanding upgrade option for any nautical application where a conventional gas spring is insufficient on its own. The integrated LTX stainless locking mechanism<\/strong> transforms a standard support function into an active safety device \u2014 automatically securing the open position and releasing on demand. Before ordering, confirm the assembly length of 450 mm<\/strong> (plus your chosen end fittings) matches the mounting points on the vessel, that 250 N is the appropriate force for your hatch weight, and that the mechanism has sufficient travel to reach full extension and engage the lock. All criteria met \u2014 this assembly delivers a level of onboard safety and convenience that no conventional gas strut alone can match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The 100147<\/strong> is a stainless steel locking gas strut assembly<\/strong> combining a gas spring with an integrated LTX stainless locking tube<\/strong>, originally developed for Dufour Yachts<\/strong> production vessels.<\/p>\n This unique two-component assembly delivers a push force of 250 N<\/strong> over a stroke of 200 mm<\/strong> and automatically locks in the fully open position, eliminating the need for a separate prop rod or safety stay \u2014 a critical safety feature for engine bay hatches, large locker lids, and any onboard panel where an unintentional closure could cause injury or damage.<\/p>\n Manufactured entirely in stainless steel<\/strong> with an overall assembled length of 450 mm<\/strong>, this is a precision OEM spare for nautical vessels originally fitted with this reference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":48465,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1271],"product_cat":[93,91],"product_tag":[1264,1262],"class_list":["post-48474","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-as-raymond","product_cat-spare-parts","product_cat-gas-springs","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\/48474","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=48474"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=48474"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=48474"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=48474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Specifications<\/h3>\n
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