GORE^® High Performance Wires for Defense Land Systems

As armed forces begin electrifying combat and transport vehicles to streamline maintenance and reduce carbon footprint, wire insulation must be durable enough to safeguard system reliability, functionality and safety at higher voltages. But, alternative insulation materials tend to degrade over time after exposure to harsh conditions. You can add extra insulation for more durability, but it makes wire bundles bigger and heavier, which adds more weight to electric vehicles (EV).

Gore solves these issues by offering an optimal wire solution that OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and program managers want and need for future vehicle electrification.

GORE High Performance Wires offer the best combination of superior mechanical strength and outstanding electrical reliability without adding size and weight. They meet higher mechanical and electrical durability levels for military wires operating in extreme environments than alternative materials.

The proof is in our durable material that significantly reduces the risk of insulation damage and voltage breakdown over time in EWIS (electrical wire interconnection systems). We manufacture our rugged wires with low-permittivity material that guarantees higher PDIV/PDEV for improved electrical durability.

Chemically inert and non-flammable, they won’t ever degrade after coming in contact with harsh chemicals or humidity. Our high-strength wires even resist chafing, abrasion and cut-through over wide temperatures.

Plus, our lightweight wires are highly flexible, which not only eases routing in confined spaces but won’t increase wire bundle size or add extra weight to EVs.

Why waste time and money adding more wire insulation that won’t last for long and weighs down your EV. Choose GORE High Performance Wires to increase your EV readiness, ensure EWIS reliability, improve safety and reduce total costs.

Compare GORE High Performance Wires against other wiring materials to better understand critical attributes and overall performance.

Note that current wiring solutions either contain polyimide or show limitations in physical and electrical properties. The yellow squares indicate good overall abrasion test results. But, the underlying polyimide is quickly exposed, which risks degradation, arc tracking and more. Any Improvements to these materials are likely to involve increasing wire size and weight.

We also invite you to download our data sheet for more performance comparison data.

Green = Acceptable/Good
Yellow = Concern/Uncertainty
Red = Unacceptable/Low Performance

GORE High Performance Wires are engineered with unique features that make them more durable against challenging environmental factors and in-vehicle conditions, including:

• temperature-resilient material
• abrasion- and cut-through resistant material
• chemically inert, non-flammable material
• low-permittivity material
• hydrophobic, non-hydrolyzing material

Our reliable wires provide vehicle system architects and engineers with many benefits that improve electrical, mechanical and environmental performance such as:

• high-strength insulation resists chafing, abrasion and cut-through over temperatures
• Repel hazardous chemicals and fire for increased safety and improved system performance
• proven higher PDIV/PDEV and higher voltage breakdown for improved electrical durability
• no material degradation over time guarantees longer product life
• greater EWIS reliability, increased vehicle availability and reduced total costs
• increased future-proofing with wires that can withstand higher voltage requirements
• selected samples with short lead times for prototyping and evaluation

For more information about the features and benefits of our wires or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

GORE High Performance Wires for Defense Land Systems have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our customers’ requirements.

• ASTM D3032: Test Methods for Hookup Wire Insulation
• SAE AS4373™: Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire

For available test data and more information about the qualifications of our wires, contact a Gore representative today.

With proven long-term durability and EWIS reliability, our military-grade wires offer OEMs and program managers what they want and need for future vehicle electrification. For more information and to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

When you’re ready to order, contact one of our defense wire and cable distributors for in-stock availability. You can also request samples, which are complimentary and available within 48 hours.