GORE® Protective Vents for Heavy Duty Equipment
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Heavy-duty construction, material-handling and agricultural equipment relies on Gore vents to protect sensitive electronics from the harshest environments.
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Brochure: GORE® Protective Vents for Heavy Duty Equipment
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How do Your Electronics Survive in Harsh Environments?
Dirt, water, humidity, and high temperatures: Equipment used in heavy-duty industries must be able to reach peak performance even in the harshest conditions.
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Overview
Protect Your Electronics, Power Your Performance
Gore Protective Vents can extend the reliability and longevity of electronic enclosures for heavy-duty equipment in the most challenging applications.
Harsh environments demand robust solutions. Dirt, water, humidity, and extreme temperatures are constant challenges for heavy-duty equipment. As technology advances, with increased reliance on electronics and the rise of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), the need for reliable protection is paramount.
Traditional venting methods often fall short in these demanding conditions. Openings and tortuous paths may equalize pressure, but they also invite contaminants like dirt and water, leading to costly equipment failures. Condensation, a silent threat, can corrode sensitive electronics, resulting in downtime and increased maintenance costs.
Gore offers a superior solution. Our innovative vents provide a robust barrier against environmental threats while effectively equalizing pressure. By preventing condensation and contamination, we extend the life of your equipment, reduce downtime, and improve overall performance.
Our team of experts is dedicated to partnering with you to develop the perfect venting solution for your application. From design to installation, we provide comprehensive support to ensure your success.
Our vents master the challenges of Heavy-Duty equipment:
Increased Life Expectancy
Meet customers' expectation of outstanding durability and reliable operation for many years.
Holistic Design Approach
Eliminate the need for “ruggedized” housings, reducing costs and weight.
Space-saving Components
Provide a compact venting structure that is easily installed and integrated.
Improved Integration
Gore's expertise in prototyping, testing, and validation helps you adapt to the rapidly evolving automation technology.
Rapid Pressure Equalization
Rapidly equalize housing pressures to avert premature seal failure.
Superior Particle Protection
Prevent ingress from liquids, wind-driven rain or dust, and other particles.
Reducing Condensation
Enable the moisture to escape and prevent corrosion of sensitive electronics.
For more details on how these benefits support your application, please refer to our brochure.
Also, get in-depth information about how GORE Protective Vents offer reliable pressure equalization to protect enclsoures and seals provide protection from water hazards.
Applications
Gore Solutions: Vented Electronics Enclosures for Heavy-Duty Equipment
Construction Equipment
Gore vents reliably protect electronic systems in earth moving equipment, in road construction equipment, and in equipment for the mining industry.
Material-Handling Equipment
In cranes, forklifts and other warehouse equipment, GORE® Protective Vents can keep the electronic components operating at peak performance.
Agricultural Equipment
By increasing the life expectancy of outdoor electronics, Gore vents provide extended protection to investments in tractors, harvesting and cultivating machinery and forestry equipment.
Product Comparison
The portfolio of Gore’s industrial vents for heavy-duty equipment encompasses a wide range of performance characteristics to meet diverse application needs: from waterproof vent caps to vents that incorporate a reliable pressure-relief valve or high-flow air-vent valve.
The GORE® Protective Vent for Gearboxes has an integrated membrane that effectively blocks contaminants - like water, dust, and dirt - that can degrade the performance of oil cooled traditional and e-motors and other e-drivetrain components as well as gearboxes. The breathable GORE Membrane equalizes pressures under both normal and extreme operating conditions, to avert stress on seals.
Why Gore?
Heavy-duty machinery is made to last, and so are GORE Protective Vents. Our engineers are continuously evolving our membranes to offer you premium venting solutions for your sensitive electronics. The basis for all advances lies in test results and studies, such as Gore’s long-term field study: Since 2016, we have been exposing various models of GORE Protective Vents in all kinds of weather and using the data we gather to optimize the vents’ performance.
Optimizing Outdoor Electronics with GORE® Protective Vents
A recent field study confirms that GORE® Protective Vents are essential for maintaining the performance and durability of outdoor electronics. These vents ensure rapid pressure equalization, preventing seal damage caused by temperature fluctuations and protecting against water, dust, and other contaminants. An eight-year study in Putzbrunn, Germany, highlights their long-term effectiveness.
Learn more about these findings in our 2024 white paper.
IP / NEMA Rating
Find out which of our vents can help your enclosure deliver the desired protection level according to Ingress Protection (IP) or NEMA standards.
Comply with chemical regulations
The use of PFOA has been further restricted. Thanks to our expertise and infrastructure, we can help you meet the regulatory requirements. Rely on GORE® Vents for compliance, reliable supply and constant high performance and quality.
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Brochure: GORE® Protective Vents for Heavy Duty Equipment
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GORE® Protective Vents: Positioning Recommendations
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Recent News
News
Gore Launches Its New Electronic Enclosure Vent: GORE® PolyVent High Airflow PRO
Posted May 6, 2025
Handle Pressure Like a Pro. You can now rely on up to 90% higher airflow capacities for faster enclosure ventilation and optimal protection under any condition with the new GORE® PolyVent High Airflow PRO.
Visit Booth 3070 to explore how GORE® Protective Vents are redefining durability and performance in extreme environments. Chat with our experts to learn how our venting solutions enhance reliability and extend the life of critical components in heavy-duty vehicles – no matter how tough the environment.
This year, Gore is proud to present two posters that address the evolving safety durability concerns in residential battery energy storage modules (BESS).
News
Safeguard Equipment and Your Investment: New GORE® Protective Vent for Gearboxes
Posted November 21, 2024
Safeguard Equipment and Your Investment: New GORE® Protective Vent for Gearboxes. A new venting solution to extend the life of oil-filled gearboxes, traditional and e-motors/drivetrains in heavy equipment, rail, marine and new energy applications.
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