Overview
In all types of housings, venting is essential for rapid equalization of pressure. Unless relieved, these pressure differentials will repeatedly stress seals. Over the vehicle life, repeated stress cycles will increase the potential for failure. Once a leak path is created, subsequent vacuum cycles can pull liquids or particulates into the housing, where they can degrade sensitive electronics or mechanical components.
Product Specifications
GORE Automotive Vents Snap-Fit Installation offers three PolyVent performance options, to meet varied needs like high temperature stability, small part clearances and different enclosure sizes.
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AVS 14: For lower temperature requirements and medium to large housing sizes. |
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AVS 67: For high temperature requirements and medium to large housing sizes. |
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AVS 200: For lower temperature requirements and small to large housing sizes. |
Contact us to discuss conditions affecting a steering component, and we’ll help identify the Gore venting solution that can enhance performance and reliability for your application over time.
| Product Series | PolyVent Standard Series | PolyVent High Temperature Series | PolyVent Compact Series |
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| Product Name (order number for samples) | AVS 14 | AVS 67 | AVS 200 |
| Product Number (order number for series production) | AMF300114 | AMF300067 | AMF300200 |
| Description | Black snap-fit vents comprised of ePTFE membrane with a polyester non-woven backing material integrated into a PBT housing for rugged environments | Black snap-fit vents comprised of ePTFE membrane with a polyester non-woven backing material integrated into a PBT housing for rugged environments | Black snap-fit vents comprised of ePTFE membrane with a polyester non-woven backing material integrated into a PBT housing for rugged environments |
| Housing Material | PBT GF30 (hydrostabilized) | PBT GF30 (hydrostabilized) | PBT GF30 (hydrostabilized) |
| O-ring material | EPDM 50° Shore A | Silicone 50° Shore A | Silicone 50° μIRHD |
| O-ring color | Black | Red | Red |
| Outside diameter | 17.00 mm | 17.00 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Operating temperature | Tmax = +125 °C (140 °C for max 168 hrs) (depending on configuration) |
Tmax = +150 °C (depending on configuration) |
Tmax = +140 °C |
| Water entry pressure | > 60 kPa / 30 seconds | > 60 kPa / 30 seconds | > 80 kPa / 30 seconds |
| Typical airflow | ∼ 28 l / h / part at 7 kPa ≙ ∼ 81 cm3 / min at 1.22 kPa |
∼ 28 l / h / part at 7 kPa ≙ ∼ 81 cm3 / min at 1.22 kPa |
∼ 28 l / h / part at 7 kPa ≙ ∼ 81 cm3 / min at 1.22 kPa (Minimum Airflow: > 15 l/h at 7 kPa Maximum Airflow: < 45 l/h at 7 kPa or = < 129 cm3/min at 1.22 kPa) |
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| Membrane characteristics | Hydrophobic and Oleophobic | Hydrophobic and Oleophobic | Hydrophobic and Oleophobic |
| Enclosure size | Medium to Large | Medium to Large | Small to Large |
| Electronics Housing Material | All typical metal and plastic housing materials | All typical metal and plastic housing materials | All typical metal and plastic housing materials |
| Installation direction | From outside of housing | From outside of housing | From outside of housing |
| Laser marking for increased traceability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Please view our current Data Sheet for more detailed product information.
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Active Moisture Removal by AML Systems and W. L. Gore & Associates puts Headlamp Condensation Protection on a New Level
Posted October 9, 2018
PARIS, France (October 9, 2018) – AML Systems (AML) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) introduce a new technology to actively prevent condensation and put headlamps on a new level of protection. AML’s Condensation Management Device (CMD) enabled by GORE™ Condensation Management Products leverages electrical power and regenerative desiccants to actively remove recurring moisture from automotive headlamps. The new technology will be presented today at the Conference SIA VISION 2018 in Paris.
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Gore Highlights Reliable Protection for Automotive Lighting at SIA VISION 2018 in Paris
October 9, 2018 - October 10, 2018
W. L. Gore & Associates will highlight solutions for reliably protecting automotive components in harsh environments, during the SIA VISION, October 9-10 in Paris, France. The primary focus will be on Gore products for automotive lighting and electronics/driver assistance systems.
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A NEW LEVEL OF PROTECTION AGAINST HEADLAMP CONDENSATION
Posted October 4, 2018
Headlamp condensation is a recurring evil for the automotive lighting industry. It will become even more of a challenge as the industry moves to full-LED headlamps, because existing venting solutions can only reduce –not sustainably prevent– such condensation.
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Gore Highlights Reliable Protection for Automotive Lighting at DVN Conference 2018 in Munich
January 30, 2018 - January 31, 2018
W. L. Gore & Associates will highlight solutions for reliably protecting automotive components in harsh environments, during the 16th Driving Vision News (DVN) Workshop, January 30-31 in Munich, Germany.
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