Resource Library

Learn why BEV headlamps are more vulnerable to condensation than their warmer-running ICE counterparts, and why GORE® Automotive Vents are more effective than other venting methods at providing effective, life-of-vehicle condensation clearing and ingress protection so that BEV headlamps can continue to provide a clear view for drivers and any integrated sensors.

PPAP 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. 

A sealed lamp enclosure protects everything within it from environmental challenges and contaminants. But what protects your seals from stress due to over-pressures or vacuums forming inside the enclosure?

Gore delivers proven products that meet customer expectations and end-use needs. Backed by global resources and expertise, we support high-volume commercial and passenger vehicle programs as well as smaller innovators seeking Gore quality to compete in regional and global markets.
 

Explore how GORE® Automotive Vents reduce condensation in exterior lighting assemblies by providing life-of-vehicle pressure equalization, moisture vapor diffusion and ingress protection for headlamps, rear lamps, fog and accessory lamps.
 

Clarify the differences between IP and NEMA enclosure ratings—covering how IP codes (IEC-60529) address dust and water ingress and NEMA types (NEMA 250) add protection against corrosion, ice and mechanical impact to guide vent and enclosure design.
 

Modern exterior lighting requires brand-defining designs with advanced electronics in thinner, crowded spaces. GORE® Lighting Solutions help designers meet these challenges while supporting lightweight, cost-down trends and ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.