GORE® Protective Vents for Telecommunication Systems
Housing vents from Gore reliably protect electronics against condensation and contaminants, for lower maintenance and warranty costs.
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Overview
More Reliable Connectivity with Reduced Manufacturing and Maintenance Costs

Today’s telecommunication systems aim for reliable connectivity everywhere – requiring more equipment in remote locations, and greater exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
GORE Protective Vents can extend the service life of telecommunication equipment, reducing maintenance costs, warranty claims and customer frustrations, because they:
- effectively manage pressure differentials within the equipment housing
- prevent condensation from compromising sensitive electronics
- reduce stress on housing seals
- block ingress of rain, moisture, wind-borne particulates and other contaminants
- eliminate the need for “ruggedized” housings, reducing costs and weight
Gore, the global leader in venting technology, has more than 15 years’ experience in developing custom venting solutions for the telecommunications industry. Our global R&D and engineering teams can partner with you from initial product concept through prototyping, sampling, testing and production integration.
GORE® Protective Vents can help your enclosure meet IP and NEMA protection standards.
Why Vent?
Electronic enclosures that are installed outdoors are vulnerable to a wide range of environmental hazards that can affect the performance, reliability and life expectancy of the sensitive electronics within.
Problems for Outdoor Electronics:
Reliable Solutions with GORE Protective Vents:
Applications
Venting Solutions for Different Telecommunication Applications
View our interactive Telecom Overview brochure to see how GORE Protective Vents can improve the reliability of your telecommunication systems.
Tower-Top Electronic Enclosures | |
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Water can cause corrosion and shorts to the electronics in tower-top enclosures. By allowing moisture vapor to diffuse easily, GORE Protective Vents reduce potential condensation that leads to corrosion and shorts. |
Base Station Battery Units | |
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To prevent potential explosions, hydrogen gases from batteries must have an exit path. The continuous airflow of GORE Protective Vents enables gases to flow out of the unit while creating a barrier against contaminants. |
Small Cell Nodes | |
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Plastic housings commonly used in small cell nodes are more susceptible to pressure equalization issues. Gore’s venting solutions protect the electronics from water damage and comply with environmental standards. |
Antenna Tilt Motors | |
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Mechanical components of the antenna motors can fail when exposed to liquids and other contaminants. GORE Protective Vents provide a barrier against liquid and other contaminants that can lead to corrosion. |
Coverage Systems | |
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Water ingress can compromise the signal integrity of coverage devices like repeaters and backhaul devices, including point-to-point and microwave radios. By equalizing pressure inside the device housing, GORE Protective Vents prevent stress on the housing seals so water cannot enter. |
Tower-Mounted Sensors | |
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Rapid temperature changes create a vacuum inside the sensor, which can cause a seal to fail. Moisture vapor can enter and condense on the sensor dome, obstructing sunlight and compromising sensor measurements. GORE Protective Vents equalize pressure and prevent vacuums that compromise seal integrity. |
Product Comparison
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.
Resources

GORE® Protective Vents - Overview
Brochures, 709.96 KB

GORE® Protective Vents - Telecommunication Systems
Brochures, 1.09 MB

Reliability Testing of GORE® Protective Vents in Telecommunication Enclosures
White Papers, 659.05 KB,

GORE® Protective Vents Reduce Condensation in Sealed Enclosures
Case Studies, 292.36 KB
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Recent News
As one of the event sponsors we invite you to stop by any time to meet with our team at the MEMS & Sensor Technical Congress in Massachusetts, from May 23 to 24, 2023.
Join us at the Sensor Symposium in Dresden, Germany. As one of the event sponsors we invite you to stop by any time to meet with our team at the Sensor Symposium in Dresden.
In partnership with Sealing Devices, visit Booth #918 at this year’s Industrial & Off-Highway Vehicle Expo in Chicago, Illinois, USA to learn more about our venting technology. We invite you to stop by any time to meet with the Sealing Devices team and to see our venting solutions for improving reliability while reducing design complexity.
News
PolyVent Stainless Steel Brings Premium Performance and Durability to GORE® Protective Vents Screw-In Series
Posted July 13, 2020
PolyVent Stainless Steel brings premium performance and durability to GORE® Protective Vents Screw-In Series. Its premium-quality materials and construction durably withstand the worst hazards: from aggressive industrial chemicals and cleaners to corrosion-inducing salty offshore environments. For added safety, a flammability-resistant GORE™ membrane (UL 94 VTM-0) and O-ring (UL 94 V-0) complement the non-flammable stainless steel body.
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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.