WL Gore & Associates launches GORE® PolyVent XS: a snap-type waterproof, dust-proof and breathable product, which is a new product of the GORE® waterproof, dust-proof and breathable product portfolio. Its performance is robust and durable. The PolyVent Standard previously introduced has been reduced by 30%, and its smaller size provides more possibilities for the placement of waterproof and breathable products when designing a compact and lightweight housing suitable for outdoor electronic equipment.
With the rapid development of China's urbanization, in order to achieve sustainable urban development, building a "smart city" has become an irreversible trend. And infrastructure construction enterprises, including production and application of telecommunications, green energy, intelligent lighting, and intelligent security, have also ushered in a dividend period of development. These outdoor equipment products used in infrastructure are smaller and lighter. The larger the internal design space, the ability to ensure continuity, safety and reliability in data transmission and work operation has become a consistent demand in the industry. GORE's new waterproof and breathable products have been reduced from multiple dimensions (diameter, installation height and "snap leg length"), and have a compact size that is difficult to detect after installation. For almost all outdoor facility applications, GORE® PolyVent XS offers them new design possibilities due to their size and compatibility, allowing them to be easily integrated into more densely packed enclosures.
Volker Ballach, product expert for GORE® waterproof, dust-proof and breathable products, said: "This new PolyVent XS series is designed to address the increasing challenges facing customers year by year-not only to ensure the 'shape, fit and function' of the product, Because it is durable, we have designed this product to be more compact, so that it can be easily integrated into the lightweight and small enclosure of outdoor electronic equipment. At the same time, we have given PolyVent XS more reliable than similar small waterproof breathable products Protection and higher durability. "
The compact design makes the new GORE® PolyVent XS suitable for today's space-constrained thin-walled enclosures for outdoor electronics.
The peace of mind in a compact, lightweight housing
For a miniaturized enclosure, not only its internal and external space is particularly precious, but also the cost of materials. Compared with the GORE® PolyVent Standard and High Airflow products previously introduced, the GORE® PolyVent XS has a 30% reduction in volume, which can be said to be very suitable for a compact shell with a thinner wall. For enclosures with limited external clearance, a diameter of only 14.4mm and a height of 3.75mm not only make it easier to integrate into a miniaturized enclosure, but also reduce the risk of damage due to mechanical shock or steam jets. In addition, its only 1.45 mm buckle legs can minimize the penetration of waterproof and breathable products into the housing. This feature can increase the flexibility of the internal component layout of the device and help transfer heat from the printed circuit board to the outside of the case. The fast snap structure is not only suitable for the efficient installation of large-scale automated production processes, but also enables easy and fast manual installation, which is of great benefit for saving installation time and costs for enterprises.
Adopt advanced materials to ensure stable and reliable product quality and promised service life
GORE® PolyVent XS inherits Gore's innovative DNA and provides reliable and durable protection for outdoor electronic equipment applications. Gore's advanced oleophobic membranes reliably prevent the entry of water, low surface tension liquids (such as cleaning fluids), and particles (such as dust). The body and lid equipped with PBT GF30 (hydrolysis resistant) material also has excellent mechanical stability and high humidity resistance. Industry experts know that temperature resistance is critical for small enclosures where printed circuit boards transmit high temperatures to the enclosure wall, and the added silicone O-rings are durable against aggressive liquids such as cleaning agents and up to + 140 ° C environment. These excellent performances also uphold Gore's quality commitment to customers: each product's production line air permeability inspection is reliably verified; each product has a laser engraved serial number for complete traceability; each product can be certified according to Require third-party certification.
At present, GORE® waterproof, dustproof and breathable products with snap-on mounting have been widely used in challenging outdoor electronic equipment worldwide. Relevant industries and enterprises in China are also actively learning from the mature experience and advanced technologies of European and American countries to create growth soil for the intelligent development of urban facility construction, including outdoor electronic equipment. Gore will also continue to develop innovative ventilation solutions to meet future challenges and support the prosperity and development of China's urbanization.