GORE® Automotive Vents for Electronic Power Steering Systems
Steering rack component vents from Gore provide pressure equalization and ingress protection in the harshest environments, to keep steering rack components like boots, torque sensors, belt drives, Electronic Power Packs (EPPs) and motors performing more reliably over time.
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GORE® Automotive Vents for Electronic Power Steering Systems - Snap-Fit Vents: AVS 14, 67, 200
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To meet the venting requirements of EPS systems, Gore offers three performance options: the Standard Series (AVS 14), the High Temperature Series (AVS 67) and the Compact Series (AVS 200). All are easy to integrate, and balance responsive pressure equalization with reliable barrier protection.
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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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