On board, gas springs and dampers hold heavy hatches and panels and cushion closing motion in rough seas. TPK Vesta supplies gas-filled actuators to shipyards, repair yards and deck equipment makers — accounting for vibration, humidity and high cycle counts.
TPK Vesta product range
Marine applications use standard gas springs (S), dampers (D) to prevent slamming, lockable compression (LC) and extension (LE) types for hatch holding. Selection by force, stroke and mounts; VST analogue to Stabilus, Suspa, Bansbach for import replacement.
Marine applications
- Cargo hatch covers — gas springs and lockable types
- Cabin and engine-room doors — standard gas springs, dampers
- Navigation and deck equipment panels
- Salon furniture — gas springs, hydrolifts
VST gas springs for the marine sector
VST offers quality analogues of Stabilus, Suspa and Bansbach: standard, damper, lockable and traction gas springs. Over 5,600 standard gas springs in the catalogue — selection by D1, D2, C1, C2, N1 and A/Z mounts.
Calculation for operating conditions
We consider flap weight, opening angle, vibration and temperature. Engineers select from the catalogue or design a non-standard configuration — including tandem (RSS) schemes for heavy hatches.
European manufacturer stock
Original Stabilus, Suspa, Bansbach gas spring stock for urgent vessel repair. Request by part number or label photo.
FAQ
Can you select gas springs from an assembly drawing?
Yes. Mount scheme, flap weight and required force are enough — we will calculate a standard, damper or lockable VST gas spring.
Are there solutions for heavy hatches?
Yes — tandem gas springs (RSS) and lockable types with higher force N1. Selection by calculation or existing part analogue.