Acoustic Vents for Dust and Splash Protection
GORE® Acoustic Vents for dust and splash protection are made of a unique non-woven material that allows sound waves to pass directly through with minimal distortion and little interference. These adhesive-backed vents are easy to incorporate into your device design and need minimal space.
These adhesive-backed vents are easy to incorporate into your device design and need minimal space.
These vents are made with acoustically transparent materials that create a barrier against external elements and everyday liquids while equalizing pressure inside the housing.

Acoustic Vents for Dust and Splash Protection

GORE® Acoustic Vents for dust and splash protection are made of a unique non-woven material that allows sound waves to pass directly through with minimal distortion and little interference. At the same time, the microstructure of this water-resistant material traps particles to deliver unmatched protection from dirt, dust and liquids in everyday environments. Because the microstructure of these vents also allows air to flow freely through them, they provide continuous pressure equalization, ensuring long-lasting performance of your device. These adhesive-backed vents are easy to incorporate into your device design and need minimal space.

Benefits:

  • high-quality sound transmission from low acoustic resistance
  • increased durability with excellent dust and metal particulate protection up to IP6x for indoor and outdoor applications
  • improved reliability with consistent water- and liquid-resistant protection
  • easy installation with thin, customized shapes

GORE® Acoustic Vents for Dust and Splash Protection

  GAW111
Series		 GAW112
Series		 GAW210
Series1
IP rating*
(IEC 529, 2nd)		 IP4x IP4x, IP6x IP6x
Single water spray efficiency** 60% 75% 90%
Minimum instantaneous water entry pressure 8 mbar 13 mbar 8 mbar
Typical airflow
(dp = 0.7 mbar)		 12300
ml/min/cm2		 3500
ml/min/cm2		 2800
ml/min/cm2
Average acoustic impedance
(Impedance from 200-5000Hz per ASTM 1050, modified)		 45 Rayls MKS 105 Rayls MKS 150 Rayls MKS
Maximum transmission loss
(Maximum value between 200-5000Hz,  per ASTM WK5285) 		 <1 dB <2 dB
Material type Cellulose/PET non-woven
Material color Dark gray
Typical part thickness 0.18 mm 0.24 mm 0.82 mm
Recommended part orientation Mount on the interior of the housing
Adhesive temperature range  -40°C to 70°C
Adhesive type GA2021 acrylic GA5100 acrylic/rubber
RoHS*** Meets threshold requirements

*IP ratings depend on housing design and part size.
**Per Gore Water Spray-001: Direct stream at 70ml/min at 10psi; 0% efficiency represents open condition.
***EU directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) amended by EU Commission Decision 2005/618/EC and EU Directive 2003/11/EC
1Patent pending
 

Please note that product data is subject to change. Please contact a GORE® Portable Electronic Vents associate today for assistance determining the best product for your specific application and for the most up-to-date product information.

GORE® Acoustic Vents are available in a variety of sizes and can be customized to fit your housing.

 


FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY

Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.

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