GORE® Protective Vents for Lighting Enclosures
Lighting enclosure vents from Gore rapidly equalize pressures while blocking water and contaminants, for improved product performance and service life.
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Overview
Better Venting Addresses Lighting Industry Challenges
Lighting enclosures are increasingly vulnerable to the demands of evolving technologies: higher-density components create higher internal temperatures and pressures; transparent lenses make condensation more visible and warranty claims more numerous, and LED bulbs demand longer life of the entire system, requiring more robust protection from both contaminants and condensation.
GORE Protective Vents for outdoor lighting enclosures are proven to reduce condensation and contaminants by:
- providing rapid pressure equalization and release, to extend seal life
- minimizing condensation through more effective vapor diffusion
- preventing entry of contaminants like dust, dirt and debris
- high-performance venting eliminates the need for extra-hardened components, saving weight and costs
GORE® Protective Vents can help your enclosure meet IP and NEMA protection standards.
Why Vent?
Electronic enclosures that are installed outdoors are vulnerable to a wide range of environmental hazards that can affect the performance, reliability and life expectancy of the sensitive electronics within.
Problems for Outdoor Electronics:
Reliable Solutions with GORE Protective Vents:
Applications
Proven Experience and Expertise in a Broad Variety of Lighting Applications
Industrial / Commercial Outdoor Lighting | |
Gore has successfully partnered with large manufacturers of industrial and commercial outdoor lights to solve contamination and condensation challenges, and deliver longer lasting lights. | |
Emergency Lighting | |
Emergency lighting must be ready to function on a moment’s notice. The global engineering team at Gore has a wealth of applications experience to ensure that emergency lighting is fully functional when needed. | |
Outdoor Decorative Lighting | |
Customers expect decorative lights to maintain their appearance over time. Gore has experience collaborating with outdoor decorative lighting manufacturers to solve condensation issues, which can degrade the appearance of lights. | |
Entertainment Lighting | |
With a proven track record in venting entertainment lighting, Gore has helped manufacturers design systems that can withstand harsh environments and reliably provide maximum lighting performance. | |
Marine Lighting | |
Marine lighting must be able to withstand water, dirt and debris as well as handle pressure differentials caused by weather changes. Gore’s engineering and materials expertise excels in addressing these challenges. | |
Ballast and Transformers | |
Gore has global expertise in solving internal pressure challenges within ballast and transformers. Our team of engineers can be considered an extension of your design team. |
Product Comparison
IP / NEMA Rating
Find out which of our vents can help your enclosure deliver the desired protection level according to Ingress Protection (IP) or NEMA Standards.
Resources
GORE® Protective Vents - Lighting Enclosures
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GORE® Protective Vents: Positioning Recommendations
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Recent News
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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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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.