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Unparalleled Airflow, Fast Pressure Equalization

GORE Pressure Vents are engineered to provide optimum airflow within the available design envelope without compromising the required level of ingress protection. They help to equalize pressure fast, minimizing the pressure differentials that can weaken the gaskets and seals within a device, create transducer bias and compromise acoustic performance.

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Engineered to Maximize Airflow and Protect from Contaminants

GORE® Pressure Vents are engineered for maximum airflow at the required level of ingress protection — optimizing venting material, vent size, free volume, and target equalization time to provide the best pressure equalization solution.

  • Fast pressure equalization
  • Optimum airflow within the available design envelope
  • Significantly increased airflow and protection against rapid pressure changes without compromising on liquid and particulate protection
  • A number of pressure vent material sets available for optimum performance across a wide range of applications
Our range of pressure venting solutions are designed to significantly increase airflow and protect portable electronic devices against rapid pressure changes without compromising on liquid and particulate protection.
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Smartphones and Feature Phones

Smartphones and Feature Phones


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Smartwatches

Smartwatches and Other Wearables

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Action Cameras

Action Cameras


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Earphones

Earphones

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Two-Way Radios

Two-Way Radios


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Smart Speakers and Home Devices

Smart Speakers and Home Devices

Which Product Is Right for You?

Our experienced team can help you optimize the right pressure vent material set and size for your application. 

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  1. With appropriate design conditions (please consult Gore Associates).
    PE12 and PE13 can meet IP68 (1.5 m water for 30 minutes).
    Normally PE3 and PE8 can meet IP67. For certain designs IP68 (1.5 m water for 30 minutes) can be met.
    PE7 can meet IP68 (2 m water for 1 hour).
  2. In compliance with ISO22810:2010(E) test method 4.3.2, water resistance to overpressure.
Leading OEMs have trusted GORE® Portable Electronic Vents, purchasing over 10 billion units, to accelerate the development of innovative, differentiated devices in competitive markets.

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Portable Electronic Vents: Installation Guidelines
Installing GORE Pressure Vents

GORE® Pressure Vents have been developed to easily be applied manually or as part of high-volume manufacturing processes and automated installation procedures.

Technical Information

ApplicationSmartphones, Two-Way radios, ScannersWearables
Characteristics/ PerformancePE13PE12PE8PE3PE7PE15PE17
IP rating
(IEC 529, 2nd)1
IP67, IP682IP67, IP682IP673IP67, IP684IP67, IP68 
ISO rating (ISO 22810)10N/AN/AN/AN/A50 m water
@ 10 min8
100 m water
@ 15 min9
Typical airflow
(dp = 70 mbar)
19,000
ml/min/cm2
10,000
ml/min/cm2
3,300
ml/min/cm2
3,300
ml/min/cm2
290
ml/min/cm2
380
ml/min/cm2
290
ml/min/cm2
Reference thickness50.24 mm0.24 mm0.27 mm0.27 mm0.34 mm0.29 mm0.42 mm
Adhesive type6Silicone/ AcrylicSilicone/ AcrylicAcrylicSiliconeAcrylic
Membrane typeePTFE
Membrane characteristicOleophobic
Membrane colorWhiteBlackWhite
Support materialPETPET Non-wovenNonePET
Part orientationInternal mount with ePTFE facing environmentMount on the interior or exterior of the housingInternal mount with ePTFE facing environment and back pressure on captive ring is required11
Adhesive temperature range-40 °C to 100 °C
RoHS7Meet threshold requirements
  1. IP ratings depend on housing design and part size.
  2. Extended immersion testing: 1.5 m water immersion for 30 minutes.
  3. PE8 and PE3 can meet IP68 (1.5 m water @ 30 minutes) with certain custom design conditions. Please contact Gore associates for details.
  4. Extended immersion testing: 2 m water immersion for 1 hour. PE7 can also meet IP65 and IP66 under external mount condition only.
  5. Actual thickness may vary due to the compressibility of nonwoven, ePTFE and adhesive layers.
  6. A wide range of options available as a custom product.
  7. To the best of our knowledge, the parts listed above do not have any restricted substances above the maximum concentration values listed in RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
  8. Extended immersion testing: 50 m water immersion for 10 minutes with back pressure on captive ring.
  9. Extended immersion rating: 100 m water immersion for 15 minutes with back pressure on captive ring.
  10. In compliance with ISO22810:2010(E) test method 4.3.2 Water resistance to overpressure.
  11. PE7 can also be mounted on the interior of the housing, and have therefore the waterproof adhesive facing the interior environment.

This information is based on our current level of knowledge and does not constitute a representation or warranty beyond those contained in our standard terms and conditions.

Gore monitors and strives to comply with all regulations applicable to our products.

We have worked with our suppliers to eliminate PFOA from our supply chain. Our products meet EU REACH regulations EU 1907/2006 and EU 2019/2021. 

Predicting the conditions your product will encounter can be difficult. Our experienced team of application experts will work with you to select the right vent, optimized to your unique requirements.

Factors that might be considered include:

  • Product dimensions (device air volume)
  • How your product will be used
  • Potential altitude changes
  • Minimum and maximum temperatures it may face
  • Time between minimum and maximum temperature exposures
  • Target equalization time
  • Required liquid, particulate and contaminant protection levels
  • Vent mounting surfaces and required adhesives

See the Difference

Compared to woven designs (FIG1) which can block airflow when particles accumulate or pass through the surface, Gore’s unique membrane design (FIG2) uses a tortuous path structure to capture particles of various shapes and sizes while maintaining consistent airflow. 

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Woven designs can block airflow

FIG 1

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GORE® Vents maintain consistent airflow

FIG 2

Dimension (mm)Part Number      
Inner DiameterOuter DiameterPE13PE12PE8PE3PE7PE15PE17
1.64.2-------
2.05.0PE130205PE120205PE80205PE30205---
3.06.0PE130306PE120306PE80306PE30306PE70306--
5.09.4---PE30509---
5.510.2--PE80510-PE70510--
1.63.8-----PE151.63.8-
2.04.2-----PE152.04.2PE172.04.2

Available in custom and standard sizes to give manufacturers greater design flexibility — to either reduce the number of pressure vents used in their devices or reduce the size of pressure vents for devices with limited internal space — without reducing effectiveness.

Gore application engineers are also available to assist in selecting the right solution for your specific application requirements.


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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.

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