Overview

FAST INTEL & CLEAR COMMUNICATION

On the battlefield, military units rely heavily on coiled cables attached to vectronics and soldier-worn equipment to deliver real-time Intel and uphold secure communication. These cables are essential to the success of every operation, so they must never fail.

Backed by decades of proven reliability, GORE Coiled Cables offer more advantages over conventional alternatives when it comes to speed, durability and flexibility. They deliver real-time Intel and maintain secure on-the-move communication so troops can make informed tactical decisions based on optimal situational awareness.

Gore’s custom coiled cable connected to vehicular radio systems.

Gore’s custom coiled cables deliver secure radio communication during operations.

We offer two versions of our military coiled cable that can be customized to meet your exact ground defense application needs and requirements:

  • High-Speed Data/Video: This version significantly improves signal integrity and speed by transmitting data and video up to 10 Gb/s without failure in modern vectronics and soldier-worn equipment.
  • Radio Communications: For years, the military has used this version in more than 35,000 radio systems. Soldiers trust them to keep the lines of communication secure and open at all times during operations.
MORE DURABILITY & COMFORT

We build our harsh-environment coiled cable using engineered fluoropolymer materials to handle extreme wear and tear, which means they’ll last longer in hostile environments. They’re proven to defend against tough terrain, changing weather, fluctuating temperatures, harsh chemicals, repeated shock and vibration and more. These combat-ready coiled cables also effectively shield wires from RF interference among critical systems and equipment.

Even so, our rugged coiled cable still offers more weight savings and higher flexibility than traditional substitutes. It’s 24% smaller and 25% lighter to reduce vehicle weight and equipment load and enhance soldier comfort. This highly flexible coiled cable expands to desired lengths and effortlessly retracts back to its original form, minimizing stress on fragile wires. Soldiers can easily connect our cable to vehicular radio systems and carry-on equipment or even weave them inside their uniforms.

Construction of Gore’s high-speed coiled cable for vectronics and solider-worn systems.
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Engineered fluoropolymer jacket

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Braided shield

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FEP filler

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Aluminized polyimide shield

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Color-coded composite dielectric

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Silver-plated copper/SPC alloy conductor

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Rugged, lightweight design of GORE Coiled Cables (High-Speed Data/Video).

Applications

We thoroughly test and qualify GORE Coiled Cables for Defense Land Systems according to rigorous industry standards, like VG95218-11. Our mil-spec cable brings long-term durability and reliability in a variety of vehicular and solider-worn applications, like:

High-Speed Data/Video:

  • Augmented reality solutions
  • Digital camera/video systems
  • Helmet-mounted displays
  • Mission/radar systems
  • Radio/communications systems
  • Soldier-worn systems
  • Tactical links
  • Telescopic masts for optronics
  • Vetronics digital networks

Radio Communications:

  • Manpack radio systems
  • Soldier-worn systems
  • Tactical handsets/headsets
  • Vehicular radio systems

Our defense coiled cables can also be terminated with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells, allowing designers to choose the best option for every application.

Features & Benefits

GORE Coiled Cables are engineered with unique features that make them more durable against challenging environmental factors and in-vehicle conditions, including:

  • temperature- and abrasion-resistant materials
  • chemically inert and EMI shielding materials
  • compact, highly flexible cable construction

Our military-grade coiled cables provide vehicle system architects and engineers with many benefits that improve electrical, mechanical and environmental performance such as:

  • reliable signals for high-speed data/video transmission up to 10 Gbps
  • secure, clear on-the-move communication among military units
  • excellent shielding effectiveness for less RF interference among systems
  • rugged protection against terrain, weather, temperatures, vibration and more
  • less weight and more comfort with 24% smaller and 25% lighter cable design
  • highly flexible expanding to desired lengths and retracting to original form without effort
  • proven long-term product life compared to conventional coiled cables
  • compatible with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells

Technical Specs

These values demonstrate the mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Coiled Cables (High-Speed Data/Video) for defense land systems.

Mechanical / Environmental Property Value
Jacket Material Thermoplastic Elastomer
Jacket Color Black (Laser Markable)
Conductor Silver-Plated Copper or SPC Alloy
Conductor Color-Coding Solid Blue & White / Blue Stripe
Solid Orange & White / Orange Stripe
Solid Green & White / Green Stripe
Solid Brown & White / Brown Stripe
Dielectric Material Expanded PTFE/PTFE
Temperature Range (°C) -40 to +100

How to Buy

The military continues to rely on GORE Coiled Cables over conventional alternatives for delivering the speed, durability, reliability and comfort necessary to ensure mission readiness, success and safety. Call us today to help you customize and order a military-grade coiled cable based on your precise high-speed data and video requirements or radio communication specifications.

Learn more about our entire portfolio of high-performance cable solutions that meet the defense industry’s performance expectations now and for the future.

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Explore Gore’s Next-Gen Defense Solutions at Eurosatory 2024

Visit Hall 5A H215 at this year’s show in Paris, France, from June 17-24 to check out GORE® High Speed Data Cables that ensure mission success, survivability and safety. Reserve time now for a private meeting with a Gore specialist at the show to talk about your latest system design challenges and future needs.

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W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES TO PRESENT NEW MOSA PAPER AT GVSETS CONFERENCE

Posted August 11, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) will present a new Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) technical paper at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium & Modernization Update (GVSETS) on Tuesday, August 15, in Novi, Mich.

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W. L. Gore & Associates Expands High-Speed Data Transmission Capabilities

Posted April 18, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today its new Cat8 ethernet cable for use in aerospace and defense platforms. The new Cat8 ethernet cable allows for four times the high-speed data transmission previously possible.

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W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES WINS SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM BAE SYSTEMS

Posted April 11, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that last week it was one of 13 companies to win a “Partner 2 Win” Supplier of the Year award from BAE Systems for Gore’s high-performance cabling supporting countermeasure and electromagnetic defense solutions. In addition, Gore also received a Silver Supplier Award for best-in-class performance and contributions to supply chain success.

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