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GORE® Protective Vents - Screw-In Series

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

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.

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GORE® Protective Vents - Snap-In Series - Data Sheet & Installation Guide

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

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.

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Attestation of Conformity

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

GORE® PolyVent EX+ Instructions for Use

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This document shows the Installation Instructions and Instructions for Use of GORE PolyVent Ex. In addition the relevant standards are listed and the attestation of conformity is described.

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Venting

NEMA Ratings and What They Mean

Technical Information

A critical aspect of vent selection begins with defining the level of protection your application, device or housing requires.

IP ratings cannot be “converted” to NEMA ratings, since NEMA requires additional testing not included in IP. However, there are minimum NEMA ratings that will meet or exceed a given IP code.

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GORE<sup>®</sup> Protective Vents - Lighting Enclosures - Brochure

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

Bright, reliable lighting can dramatically enhance the enjoyment – and safety – of public and commercial spaces and transitways. People feel safer and more secure when the places they park and walk have bright, working luminaires. But over time, environmental factors can degrade the luminaire’s original level of Ingress Protection (IP). This will allow damaging moisture and contaminants to enter the enclosure.

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GORE® Protective Vents - Adhesive Series - Quality Assurance Testing (287 KB)  Gore Vents Datasheet

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

Multiple testing processes ensure the quality and reliability of Adhesive vents: membrane tests for air flow and water entry pressure, lot testing of finished product dimensions and adhesive bond, and a manual, visual inspection of every part.

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GORE® Protective Vents - Adhesive Vents Product Series - Data Sheet & Installation Guide

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

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. 

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Reliability Testing of GORE<sup>®</sup> Protective Vents in Telecommunication Enclosures

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

When telecommunication equipment fails prematurely due to conditions of the environment in which it is installed, it leads to network downtime, increased costs and maintenance, and reduced brand loyalty. Gore application engineers developed new enclosure reliability tests that replicate real-world environmental challenges.

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The Impact of Temperature Cycling on Sealed Enclosures

Venting

Fluctuations in temperature create failures in electronic devices due to pressure differentials. Gore application engineers simulated a rapid heating and cooling cycle to understand the effects of pressure differentials. This document describes the test procedures and results.

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Pressure Equalization for Extended Life: a Five-Year Study of GORE Protective Vents in Outdoor Enclosures

Protective Vents for Outdoor Electronics

A five-year study demonstrates that GORE® Protective Vents can extend the service life of sealed outdoor enclosures, reliably protecting the integrity of the sensitive electronics within. The study, developed and conducted by Gore application engineers, measured pressure differentials in both non-vented and vented enclosures. The resulting effects on enclosure and seal integrity are dramatic. 

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