Datasheet

Positioning Options for GORE
®
Adhesive Vents Outside the Enclosure
Position on
Enclosure
Advantages Disadvantages
(if no additional mechanical protection is used)
Top
• Rain can block the vent, covering the enclosure’s venting holes.
• To meet IP6x standard, the housing’s venting holes must be less
than 1 mm in diameter. Water, dust and dirt can block these holes.
Vertical wall
• If a mounting bracket or additional vent cover is used,
the housing can meet IP6x standard with holes larger
than 1 mm in diameter. Gore recommends 2.5 to 3 mm
to prevent the capillary effect of water.
• Rain can block venting holes due to capillary effect (sucking water
into the housing through the holes).
• To meet IP6x standard, the housing’s venting holes must be less
than 1 mm in diameter. Water, dust and dirt can block these holes.
Bottom
• Rain cannot block the vent.
• If a mounting bracket or additional vent cover is used,
the housing can meet IP6x standard with holes larger
than 1 mm in diameter. Gore recommends 2.5 to 3 mm
to prevent the capillary effect of water.
Backside
• If a mounting bracket or additional vent cover is used,
the housing can meet IP6x standard with holes larger
than 1 mm in diameter. Gore recommends 2.5 to 3 mm
to prevent the capillary effect of water.
• Rain can block venting holes due to capillary effect (sucking water
into the housing through the holes).
• To meet IP6x standard, the housing’s venting holes must be less
than 1 mm in diameter. Water, dust and dirt can block these holes.
Position on
Enclosure
Advantages Disadvantages
(if no additional mechanical protection is used)
Top
• Rain can cover the membrane and block the vent.
• Mechanical impact can damage the vent (e.g., scratching during
transportation, installation, birds).
Vertical wall
• Rain cannot block the vent.
• If a mounting bracket or additional vent cover is used,
the housing can meet IP6x standard with holes larger
than 1 mm in diameter. Gore recommends 2.5 to 3 mm
to prevent the capillary effect of water.
• Mechanical impact can damage the vent (e.g., scratching during
transportation, installation, birds).
Bottom
• Rain cannot block the vent. • Mechanical impact can damage the vent (e.g., scratching during
transportation or installation).
Backside
• Rain cannot block the vent.
• If a mounting bracket or additional vent cover is used,
the housing can meet IP6x standard with holes larger
than 1 mm in diameter. Gore recommends 2.5 to 3 mm
to prevent the capillary effect of water.
• The enclosure provides mechanical protection for the vent.
Positioning Options for GORE
®
Adhesive Vents Inside an Enclosure
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