Overview

Protect Your Electronics, Power Your Performance
Gore vented electronics enclosure for heavy-duty equipment.

Gore Protective Vents can extend the reliability and longevity of electronic enclosures for heavy-duty equipment in the most challenging applications.

Harsh environments demand robust solutions. Dirt, water, humidity, and extreme temperatures are constant challenges for heavy-duty equipment. As technology advances, with increased reliance on electronics and the rise of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), the need for reliable protection is paramount.

Traditional venting methods often fall short in these demanding conditions. Openings and tortuous paths may equalize pressure, but they also invite contaminants like dirt and water, leading to costly equipment failures. Condensation, a silent threat, can corrode sensitive electronics, resulting in downtime and increased maintenance costs.

Gore offers a superior solution. Our innovative vents provide a robust barrier against environmental threats while effectively equalizing pressure. By preventing condensation and contamination, we extend the life of your equipment, reduce downtime, and improve overall performance.

Our team of experts is dedicated to partnering with you to develop the perfect venting solution for your application. From design to installation, we provide comprehensive support to ensure your success.

Our vents master the challenges of Heavy-Duty equipment:

Increased Life Expectancy

Increased Life Expectancy 
Meet customers' expectation of outstanding durability and reliable operation for many years.

Holistic Design Approach

Holistic Design Approach 
Eliminate the need for “ruggedized” housings, reducing costs and weight.

Space-saving Components

Space-saving Components 
Provide a compact venting structure that is easily installed and integrated.

Improved Integration

Improved Integration
Gore's expertise in prototyping, testing, and validation helps you adapt to the rapidly evolving automation technology.

Rapid Pressure Equalization

Rapid Pressure Equalization
Rapidly equalize housing pressures to avert premature seal failure.

Superior Particle Protection

Superior Particle Protection 
Prevent ingress from liquids, wind-driven rain or dust, and other particles.

Reducing Condensation

Reducing Condensation 
Enable the moisture to escape and prevent corrosion of sensitive electronics.

 

 

For more details on how these benefits support your application, please refer to our brochure

Also, get in-depth information about how GORE Protective Vents offer reliable pressure equalization to protect enclsoures and seals provide protection from water hazards.

Applications

Gore Solutions: Vented Electronics Enclosures for Heavy-Duty Equipment
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Construction Equipment
Gore vents reliably protect electronic systems in earth moving equipment, in road construction equipment, and in equipment for the mining industry.

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Material-Handling Equipment
In cranes, forklifts and other warehouse equipment, GORE® Protective Vents can keep the electronic components operating at peak performance.

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Agricultural Equipment
By increasing the life expectancy of outdoor electronics, Gore vents provide extended protection to investments in tractors, harvesting and cultivating machinery and forestry equipment.

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Product Comparison

The portfolio of Gore’s industrial vents for heavy-duty equipment encompasses a wide range of performance characteristics to meet diverse application needs: from waterproof vent caps to vents that incorporate a reliable pressure-relief valve or high-flow air-vent valve.

Adhesive Vents

Adhesive Series

Screw-in Vents

Screw-In Series

Snap-in Vents

Snap-In Series

Tube-Mount Vents for Gearboxes

Tube-Mount Vents

GORE® Protective Vents for Gearboxes

The GORE® Protective Vent for Gearboxes has an integrated membrane that effectively blocks contaminants - like water, dust, and dirt - that can degrade the performance of oil cooled traditional and e-motors and other e-drivetrain components as well as gearboxes. The breathable GORE Membrane equalizes pressures under both normal and extreme operating conditions, to avert stress on seals.

Why Gore?

Heavy-duty machinery is made to last, and so are GORE Protective Vents. Our engineers are continuously evolving our membranes to offer you premium venting solutions for your sensitive electronics. The basis for all advances lies in test results and studies, such as Gore’s long-term field study: Since 2016, we have been exposing various models of GORE Protective Vents in all kinds of weather and using the data we gather to optimize the vents’ performance.

white paper thumbnailOptimizing Outdoor Electronics with GORE® Protective Vents

A recent field study confirms that GORE® Protective Vents are essential for maintaining the performance and durability of outdoor electronics. These vents ensure rapid pressure equalization, preventing seal damage caused by temperature fluctuations and protecting against water, dust, and other contaminants. An eight-year study in Putzbrunn, Germany, highlights their long-term effectiveness. 

Learn more about these findings in our 2024 white paper

The testing setup for Gore industrial vents.
The testing setup for Gore industrial vents.

IP / NEMA Rating

Better Ingress Protection

Find out which of our vents can help your enclosure deliver the desired protection level according to Ingress Protection (IP) or NEMA standards.

Comply with chemical regulations

The use of PFOA has been further restricted. Thanks to our expertise and infrastructure, we can help you meet the regulatory requirements. Rely on GORE® Vents for compliance, reliable supply and constant high performance and quality.

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Resources

Recent News

News

Safeguard Equipment and Your Investment: New GORE® Protective Vent for Gearboxes

Posted November 21, 2024

Safeguard Equipment and Your Investment: New GORE® Protective Vent for Gearboxes. A new venting solution to extend the life of oil-filled gearboxes, traditional and e-motors/drivetrains in heavy equipment, rail, marine and new energy applications.

Event

Webinar: Moisture, the Silent Enemy of Electronics

October 1, 2024

In this FREE WEBINAR, you’ll learn about how to master moisture management in sealed enclosures & protect your battery and electronics.

Event

Discover the world of Gore at IEEE SENSORS 2024 in Kobe, Japan!

October 20, 2024 - October 23, 2024

Join us at IEEE SENSORS 2024 , a renowned event in the field of sensor technology and innovation. We are excited to announce that W. L. GORE & Associates G.K. will be unveiling cutting edge solutions at booth #6 during the conference, from October 21st to October 23rd.

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8-year field study proves GORE® Protective Vents to be a lasting safeguard

Posted August 13, 2024

Optimizing the performance and durability of outdoor electronics. For electronic equipment to function reliably outdoors, intact sealing of the enclosure is vitally important. Download White Paper as PDF.

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