GORE® Automotive Vents for Electronics
Our venting technology equalizes pressures while blocking fluids and contaminants that could damage sensitive electronics or degrade component reliability.
Reliable Auto Venting Solutions for Water-proofing EV & ICE Electronics
Gore‘s auto venting products block ingress of rain, sleet, snow, dust, dirt and debris, protecting electronic components in extreme environments. They continuously respond to pressure differentials, quickly equalizing over-pressures and vacuums, which protects the integrity and longevity of seals for life-of-vehicle performance.
New Options for High Severity Levels 9 and 10 and Technical Cleanliness
In addition to our traditional GORE® PolyVents, we offer two new high-performance options that meet the most rigorous industry standards and OEM requirements. Introducing our High Severity Levels 9 and 10 option and our “Cleanliness Protected” (CP) option. Choose these options individually or in combination.
High Severity Levels 9 and 10 Gore PolyVents (Snap-Fit)
New! High Severity GORE PolyVents fulfill DFMEA requirements for severity levels 9 and 10, as well as quality standard IATF16949. Our High Severity vents are ideal for safety-critical applications, from control units and electronic systems to high-voltage batteries and systems (E-motors, inverters, onboard chargers, cooling water pumps), as well as Autonomous Driving Systems like electronic power steering, sensors and cameras.
“Cleanliness Protected” GORE PolyVents (Screw-In and Snap-Fit)
These “CP” vents are independently certified for cleanliness that aligns with ISO 16232 and VDA 19.1 standards. This new level of part cleanliness minimizes the risk of contaminant-induced issues — like current leakage, short circuits or voltage flashovers — that could create field failures in EV high-voltage components or ADAS sensors.
| GORE® PolyVent Portfolio | Performance Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Cleanliness Protected (CP) | High Severity (Levels 9 & 10) | High Severity (Levels 9 & 10) + Cleanliness Protected (CP) | |
| Screw-In Vents | ||||
| Standard Series | ✔ | ✔ | -- | -- |
| High Airflow Series | ✔ | ✔ | -- | -- |
| Snap-Fit Vents | ||||
| Standard Series | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| High Temperature Series | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| High Airflow Series | ✔ | ✔ | -- | -- |
| Compact Series | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Screw-In and Snap-Fit Vents
Our Screw-In and Snap-Fit Vents can enhance the reliability and longevity of automotive electrical and electronic modules, including high-voltage applications. These durable, easy-to-integrate vents provide effective pressure equalization and contaminant protection for the life of the vehicle.
Screw-In Vents: Ideal for power control units, converters, inverters, on-board chargers, ISGs, and e-axles / traction motors.
Snap-Fit Vents: Ideal for controllers, sensors / actuators, motors and hybrid /electric components.
Screw-In Series:
- Standard Series
- High Airflow Series
Snap-Fit Series:
- Standard Series
- High Temperature Series
- High Airflow Series
- Compact Series
Adhesive Vents
Our low-profile, lightweight adhesive vent patches are the perfect fit for your small, densely configured electronics. They install easily, bond securely, provide lasting hydrophobic and oleophobic protection, and have excellent roll-off to maintain airflow.
Series:
- High Durability Series: Outside or Inside Mount
- High Airflow Series: Inside Mount Only
Weldable Vents
Designed for welding onto plastic housings, Gore Weldable Vents are compatible with common automotive materials like PA and PP. These vents provide durable sealing and reliable venting performance, crucial for applications exposed to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and environmental conditions.
Series:
- High Airflow Series
- High Temperature Series
Gore is ready, with life-of-vehicle automotive venting performance for today’s auto market. GORE® Automotive Vents protect electronic components from damage, degradation, or premature failure in harsh environments.
Waterproof and Breathable
Gore’s proprietary microporous membrane allows air and gases to pass through freely, equalizing pressure and diffusing moisture.
Moisture Diffusion
Our vents effectively diffuse moisture to help avert condensation challenges.
Rapid Pressure Equalization
GORE® Vents rapidly and continuously equalize over-pressures and vacuums created by environmental changes, whether the vehicle is moving or parked.
Durable Protection
GORE Vents safeguard electronic components from damage and help ensure long-term reliability by consistently blocking water, automotive fluids, and particulates from entering housing.
The pores on our protective membrane are 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, safeguarding electronics from water, dust, and debris to preserve seals and internal components.
Whether it’s an Internal Combustion Engine, Hybrid, or EV, all our vents are extensively tested and evaluated in both laboratory and field conditions, to ensure they will perform consistently and reliably.
Global Field-Proven Performance
20+ Years of Partnership
We collaborate with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in all areas — from application requirements and product development to integration and testing — where our technical expertise can help to enhance component reliability.
Worldwide Support
Technical support and testing centers in the US, Germany, Japan, and China enable close collaboration from design to manufacturing.
Technical Specifications
Screw-In Vents and Snap-Fit Vents:
Mechanically rugged and easy to integrate.
Screw-In Vents
- Standard Series: Withstands typical automotive fluids and continuous temperatures up to 125°C.
- High-Airflow Series: Has 8x the typical airflow of our Standard Series, for very large components/electric motors/batteries for hybrids.
Snap-Fit Vents
- Standard Series: Withstands typical automotive fluids and continuous temperatures up to 125°C.
- High Temperature Series: For long-lasting resistance to chemicals and mineral oils even after extended exposure to temperatures up to 150°C.
- High Airflow Series: Has 5x the typical airflow of our Standard Series, for very large components, electric motors, or for EV/Hybrid battery box venting.
- Compact Series: Robust protection in a low profile design, for extremely small components. Scannable Digital Matrix Code (DMC) for 100% airflow check and enhanced traceability.
| Screw-In Vents | Snap-Fit Vents | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Can be removed for component maintenance | Secure, permanent installation Chamfered through-hole |
| Ratings | UL94 V-0 rated housing and o-ring IPx9k rating – no protective wall needed | UL94 HB rated housing and o-ring IPx9k rating with a protective wall |
| Thickness | For 3.0 mm housing walls with a counter nut, or 5.0 mm walls without a counter nut | For 3.5-4.0 mm thick housing walls |
Small, lightweight vents install easily, bond securely and have high chemical roll-off performance, to maintain airflow.
- High Durability Series: These all-membrane vents provide our highest level of protection and durability in the harshest conditions. Designed to perform reliably in either outside-mount or inside-mount applications. A range of sizes, for small to medium enclosures.
- High-Airflow Series: These laminate vents provide our highest airflow, for faster pressure equalization. Designed for inside mounting only. A choice of sizes, for small to medium enclosures.
Save space, install easily and securely, and provide lasting protection for sensitive electronics.
- High Airflow Series: Uses a multi-layer laminate construction to deliver our highest airflow and good chemical resistance. For use in typical operating temperatures from -40 °C to 150 °C. Available as cut disks in bags.
- High Temperature Series: Offers our highest temperature- and chemical-resistance, in our thinnest format. The 100% ePTFE construction withstands operating temperatures from -40 °C to 160 °C. Available as cut disks on rolls.
Technical Information
We commit to every customer that “our products will do what we say they will do" — and we stand behind that promise with our worldwide resources, expertise, and quality processes.
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.
Screw-In vents for manual, semi-automated and automated installation
| Product Name Order number for samples | Product Number Order number for series production |
|---|---|
| PolyVent Standard | |
| AVS 1190 | AMF301190 |
| PolyVent High Airflow | |
| AVS 1191 | AMF301191 |
Snap-fit vents for manual, semi-automated and automated installation
| Product Name Order number for samples | Product Number Order number for series production |
|---|---|
| PolyVent Standard | |
| AVS 14 | AMF300114 |
| PolyVent High Temperature | |
| AVS 67 | AMF300167 |
| PolyVent High Airflow | |
| AVS 70 | AMF300070 |
| PolyVent Compact | |
| AVS 200 | AMF300200 |
Adhesive vents for automated installation
| Product Name Order number for samples | Product Number Order number for series production |
|---|---|
| High Durability Series (Outside or inside mount) | |
| AVS 247S | AVE230206 |
| AVS 248S | AVE230408 |
| AVS 245S | AVE230610 |
| AVS 251S | AVE230814 |
| AVS 255S | AVE230919 |
| High Airflow Series (Inside mount) | |
| AVS 2525 | AVE930307 |
| AVS 2545 | AVE930610 |
Weldable vents for ultrasonic and thermal processes
| Product Name (order number for samples) | Product Number (order number for series production) |
|---|---|
| High Airflow Series | |
| AVS 305 | AMP300248-00057 |
| AVS 308 | AMP300249-00080 |
| AVS 310 | AMP300250-00100 |
| AVS 311 | AMP300251-00117 |
| AVS 314 | AMP300252-00140 |
| High Temperature Series | |
| AVS 26 | AMP200024-00060 |
| AVS 108 | AMP200082-00080 |
| AVS 39 | AMP200069-00100 |
| AVS 28 | AMP200055-00120 |
| AVS 29 | AMP200023-00140 |
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