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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, including new PolyVent XS:  a compact, low-profile vent for today’s smaller, thinner-walled, lighter-weight enclosures.

Avionics and vectronics require high-performance wires and cables that can deliver superior signals and fast data transmission speeds, even in demanding conditions. W. L. Gore & Associates offers a portfolio of solutions that fulfill those needs while reducing weight, installation complexities and overall costs.

These guidelines are based on Gore’s best practices for handling and installing GORE^® Acoustic Vents for Industrial Applications. Please follow the guidelines to maximize the performance of the vent for the lifetime of your product.

Aircraft and military vehicle OEMs can review a complete list of selected, pre-qualified copper, fiber optic and hybrid cable samples from W. L. Gore & Associates. This way, you can validate our standard products in your specific application with lower technical and business risks to your program.

Dimensions applicable to ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and ASME B16.47 Series A, Large Diameter Steel Flanges.

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. Compare all the PolyVent options, including the enhanced GORE^® PolyVent Stainless Steel, now top-rated “IK10” for mechanical impact resistance. It provides exceptional protection that helps enclosures up to 20 liters withstand the toughest mechanical and environmental conditions.

GORE® Gasket Tape Series 1000 addresses all the challenges of reliably sealing large glass-lined-steel flanges.

For decades, W. L. Gore & Associates has offered GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes that effectively seal aircraft panels and protect against corrosion. Gore's aerospace tapes must be installed properly to ensure they perform optimally and minimize the damage caused by vibration and other mechanical forces.

To ensure sealing integrity, tapes and gaskets from W. L. Gore & Associates must be inspected for any damage or improper installation. Refer to our procedures for inspecting, reusing and repairing GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Materials, along with the aircraft maintenance manual when replacing existing materials.

Follow these procedures from W. L. Gore & Associates to properly install GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Gaskets and ensure their reliable performance, along with the aircraft maintenance manual. Gore’s materials have effectively sealed and protected aircraft surfaces for decades against environmental contaminants and mechanical forces.