All you need to know about GORE Automotive Vents

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.

At Gore, our commitment is to deliver products that meet our customers’ expectations and are fit for their intended end-use. We commit to every customer that “our products will do what we say they will do" — and we stand behind that promise with our worldwide resources, expertise, and quality processes.

PPAP is integral to the IATF16949:2016 Quality System. It 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.

Test report prepared by Govmark for Gore part number RCN8652. The report outlines Gore's compliance to BSS7230 for Flammability, BSS7238 for Smoke Density, and BSS7239 for Toxicity.

To keep your system optimized we are constantly improving the performance of our membranes. Each new generation directly leads to increases in productivity. A wide variety of GORE® membranes and specially developed backing materials are available.

Bag life is now between 9 and 18 months, as opposed to the previous 2-4 months. Energy savings due to low DP is about $2,000/year. Emissions are virtually non-detectable with 0% opacity. Improved product recovery provided over $10,000/year of additional salable products. Less downtime and improved airflow equated to a production increase of over 10%.

The demand for new and updated aircraft is strong for many reasons, from the increasing demand for travel and better fuel efficiency to expectations for quick, reliable connectivity to devices and in-flight entertainment (IFE). To support this shift towards enhancing aircraft aerospace technologies, W. L. Gore & Associates offers GORE® Aerospace Cables and Materials for civil aircraft.

FEBRUARY 2015 // Condensation, dirt and deposits have a detrimental impact on headlights and noticeably reduce their performance. Thilo Haiss, Product Line Manager Automotive Lighting, describes what causes the problem and how it can be measured, explains ways to remedy the situation, and demonstrates why innovative GORE^® Automotive Vents are the best option.