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Gore Automotive Certification: IATF 16949:2016

Gore Quality Certification: ISO 9001: 2015

This certification means that W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH maintains a Quality Management System that fully conforms to ISO 9001:2015, an internationally - recognized standard that was reviewed and reconfirmed in 2021. The ISO 9001:2015 principles of quality management — such as customer focus, process approach and continual improvement — are fully integrated in the design, manufacture and sales of Gore’s PTFE-based membranes and vents for automotive applications.

This multi-site certification states that the Performance Solutions Division (PSD), and all listed plants of W. L. Gore & Associates maintains an Environmental Management System that fully conforms to ISO 14001:2015, an internationally recognized standard. The ISO 14001:2015 principles of environmental management – such as environmental policy, implementation and operation, and continual improvement – are fully integrated in the design, manufacture, and sale of all the products at the applicable plants.

The IATF 16949:2016 is the global technical specification and quality management standard for the automotive industry and is designed to be used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 (ISO resources page link). The IATF 16949:2016 certifies that the supplemental requirements specific to the automotive industry are integrated into the plant’s operations. 

This certification states that Plant V in Putzbrunn, Germany, has implemented and maintains a Quality Management System that fully conforms to ISO 90001:2015, an internationally recognized standard. The ISO 9001:2015 principles –customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and relationship management – are fully integrated into the plant’s operations. 

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the version of this product with no adhesive backing.

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the version of this product with no adhesive backing.

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the embossed version of this product with no printing ink on the sheet. 

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.  

GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing has received a PDA (Product Design Assessment) certificate under the ABS Approval Program. The scope and limitations of this assessment are detailed on the pages attached to this certificate.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the version of this product with no printing ink product identification.

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.