GORE® Protective Vents for Solar Energy Systems
Solar system enclosure vents from Gore improve system efficiency and life expectancy while reducing housing design complexity, weight and cost.
Improve Performance, Value and Profit with Our Solar Venting
GORE® Protective Vents for solar system housings are engineered to enhance system efficiency, reduce engineering complexity, and lower fabrication costs, delivering long-term reliability and value. Rapidly equalize pressure, block the ingress of contaminates and reduce condensation with screw-in, snap-in or adhesive style vents.
Protect the Electronics in Your Solar Energy Systems
GORE Protective Vents reliably protect solar energy system in harsh operating conditions. Gore responds to the demands of the solar industry by offering protective vents that:
Equalize Pressure
Manage pressure imbalances quickly to ensure housing seals maintain the original level of Ingress Protection (IP) rating over the life of the product.
Prevent Contamination
Block the ingress of liquids and contaminants like salts, sand, or dust with a protective, breathable membrane.
Reduce Condensation
Diffuse water vapor more effectively, minimizing condensation damage and improving system power output.
Integrate Easily
Choose from a variety of designs and sizes: GORE Protective Vents are available in screw-in, snap-in, or adhesive styles for easy integration into any housing design.
Extend Lifetime and Simplify Design
Extend product lifetime by relieving pressure and reducing condensation. Minimize the need for stronger seals, additional bolts or other ruggedized solutions.
Meets Industry Standards
Meet demanding enclosure protection standards: Gore utilizes sophisticated laboratories worldwide to ensure compliance with Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Technischer Überwachungsverein (TÜV), and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.
GORE Protective Vents reliably protect solar energy system electronics in harsh operating conditions for their lifetime.
Optimize Performance Across Solar Applications
Junction Box
CPV Modules
String Combiner Box
Tracking Equipment
Micro / String Inverter
Monitoring Equipment
Adhesive Series
Low-profile Adhesive Vents are available in both standard and custom designs, offering the most flexible options: for manual or automated installation, for interior or exterior mounting on enclosures, and for adhesion to rough or smooth substrates.
Screw-In Series
The Screw-In Series offers a variety of performance options that durably withstand mechanical stresses and rugged environments. They all provide oleophobic membranes and are hydrolytically-stable, UV- and temperature-resistant.
Snap-In Series
The Snap-In Series delivers fast reliable installation and durable protection for enclosure volumes of all sizes: from less than 0.5 liters up to 30 liters. Ideal for high-throughput or manual production, the Snap-In Series offers multiple performance options.
How Protective Vents Work
Watch this simulation to learn how GORE Protective Vents work to equalize pressure and safeguard your electronics.
On-Demand Webinar: Moisture, the Silent Enemy of Electronics
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Technical Information
To effectively equalize pressure equalization and reduce condensation, follow these placement and position recommendations for GORE® Vents.
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.
GORE Protective Vents can help your outdoor electronic equipment enclosures meet IP enclosure and vented NEMA enclosure protection standards.
Adhesive Vents
Series VE7
Series VE8
Series VE9
Snap-in Vents
| Product Name | PolyVent Hysi | PolyVent XS |
|---|---|---|
| Product Number | PMF100271 | PMF200125 |
| Product Standard | PolyVent High Airflow | |
| PMF200128 | PMF200484 | PMF200521 |
Screw-in Vents
| Product Name | Thread Size | Product Number |
|---|---|---|
| PolyVent XS | M6x0.75 | PMF100600 |
| PolyVent Standard | M12x1 | PMF100319 (gray) PMF100318 (black) |
| PolyVent Standard | M12x1.5 | PMF100321 (gray) PMF100320 (black) |
| PolyVent High Airflow | M12x1.5 | PMF100586 (gray) PMF100585 (black) |
| PolyVent High Airflow PRO | M12x1.5 | PMF300681 (gray) PMF300680 (black) |
| PolyVent XL | M32x1.5 | PMF200542 |
| PolyVent Stainless Steel | M12x1.5 | PMF200444 |
| PolyVent Ex+ | M12x1.5 | PMF200400 |
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