Gas Springs and Latches

Gas springs and latches are essential accessories for ensuring the safe opening, closing, and locking of lockers, doors, portholes, and other items on board a vessel.

🔹 Gas Springs for Boats

Gas springs are used to facilitate the opening and support of doors and lids, preventing accidental closing.

✅ Main features:

• Durable material (stainless steel or aluminum) to resist marine corrosion.

• Different thrust forces (N) to suit doors of various sizes and weights.

• Controlled opening for greater safety.

🔹 Examples of use:
✔ Storage compartments and storage spaces
✔ Engine hoods
✔ Portholes and hatches

🔹 Boat Latches

Latches are locking devices used for doors, hatches, and lockers. They can be spring-loaded, magnetic, or pressure-operated.

✅ Types of locks:
✔ Magnetic latches – Allow for a soft and secure closure without effort.
✔ Spring Latches – Provide a secure closing mechanism for furniture and storage doors.
✔ Push-Lock Latches – Perfect for preventing accidental opening while sailing.