Gas springs and latches are essential accessories for ensuring the safe opening, closing and locking of lockers, hatches, portholes and other elements 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 storage compartments. 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.