GORE® PolyVent Ex+: IECEx / ATEX Explosion Protection Certified
GORE® PolyVent Ex+
Safety + Uncompromising Performance
GORE® PolyVent Ex+ is both IECEx and ATEX certified for equipment operating in potentially explosive environments and offers exceptional venting performance for enclosures up to 20 liters in volume.
The GORE® PolyVent Ex+ offers you the safety required in potentially explosive environments and combines this with the exceptional venting performance and reliable protection found in GORE® Protective Vent solutions.
The PolyVent Ex+ has earned the IECEx and ATEX certification codes Ex II 2G Ex eb IIC Gb and
- Gas: All non-mining, above-ground applications (equipment group 2) in the Zones 1 and 2 with need for protection type “eb” (increased safety) for Equipment Category
2 Gb. - Dust: All non-mining, above-ground applications (equipment group 2) in the Zones 21 and 22 with need for protection type “tb” (standard protection by housing) for Equipment Category
2 Db.
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IECEx / ATEX describe the requirements for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Learn more about the explosion protection level of new GORE PolyVent Ex+ ! |
High-Quality Materials and Construction for Best Protection
In sensitive and potentially explosive environments especially, you don’t want to make any compromises when it comes to the quality of your components. Due to its unique design,
- Excellent corrosion and flammability resistance: High-quality materials such as the advanced 100% ePTFE GORE™ membrane with a reliable oleophopic and hydrophobic coating, premium 1.4404 (316L) non-flammable stainless steel and a UL 94 V-0 rated O-ring offer safety without compromises.
- Exceptional protection: Outstanding ingress protection (IP68/IP69k) and airflow (1600 ml/min at 70 mbar) ratio for reliable pressure equalization for enclosures up to 20 liters.
- Long-lasting durability: GORE PolyVent Ex+ reliably operates in temperatures of -40 °C to +125 °C and provides a tight, reliable housing seal to your sensitive devices.
Safety + Uncompromising Performance
The use of high-quality materials and creative design results in a unique combination of venting performance and protection for your enclosure. The earned IECEx and ATEX certification codes meet global industry requirements and standards. This allows you to speed up your time-to-market and reduce costs in the certification process.
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Technical Details
| GORE® PolyVent Ex+ | |
| Thread Size | M12 x 1.5 |
| Product Number | PMF200400 |
| Product Performance Characteristics | |
| Typical airflow | 1600 ml / min (dp = 70 mbar) |
| Laminate: membrane / backing material | ePTFE / – |
| Membrane characteristic | Oleophobic & Hydrophobic |
| Vent body & cap: material | Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) |
| Vent body & cap: color | Metallic |
| Wrench size | 18 mm |
| O-ring material | Silicone 60 Shore A |
| Counter nut: material/color/part number | n/a |
| Traceability | Yes: individually laser-marked |
| IECEx / ATEX Certification | YES |
| Design & Dimensions | |
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| Recommended Installation | |
Units are in mm
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