Press Release
Posted April 20, 2016
At the FDIC International 2016 Conference, W. L. Gore & Associates presented the results of a human study that evaluated the physiological impact of protective barriers currently available in turnout gear.
Industry Articles, 4.63 MB
Since September 2015, the new NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) regulations are in place. Many of the cement plants in the United States face the burden of proving their compliance with these new standards.
Technical Information
The International Standard IEC 60529 defines specific tests used to verify that an enclosure meets the requirements for ingress protection against particulates and liquids. W. L. Gore & Associates has developed additional protocols to test for IPx4 compliance that address these issues and mirror real-world conditions more effectively.
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The challenge of designing electronic devices that stay protected from dust, liquids and pressure becomes increasingly difficult when acoustics are introduced.