PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is integral to the ISO/TS 16949 Quality System.

It defines generic requirements for production part approval. It ensures that parts manufacturers, like Gore, document our capability to consistently meet your product specifications when manufacturing that product at quoted production levels.

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Description of standard test used to measure the force required to separate the layers of a laminate, with diagrams of possible outcomes when water entry pressure has been exceeded.

This document lists 86 common industrial chemicals that will not compromise GORE™ Membranes. These membranes are chemically resistant to almost all industrial chemicals.

Description of standard test used to measure airflow of low flowing media, and diagram of the apparatus used for Gurley airflow testing.

This document explains the format and classification of Ingress Protection (IP) ratings, according to the IEC 60529 standards.

Description of GORE™ Oleophobic Membranes, oil repellancy testing, oil ratings, and surface tensions of typical fluids.

Description of standard test used to measure resistance of high flowing media, and diagram of the apparatus used for resistance testing.

A variety of methods can be used to seal GORE™ Membranes to plastic parts. This document describes two common methods: heat sealing, and ultrasonic welding.

This document explains the Underwriters Laboratory standard for testing the flammability properties of plastic materials used for parts in devices and appliances.