Remote-Located Pressure Equalization for Sealed Enclosures
Vent Where You Need It — Not Where It's Convenient
Gore tube-mount vents decouple the ePTFE membrane from the enclosure wall, routing pressure equalization through a flexible tube to a protected location — solving venting challenges in enclosures where surface mounting is geometrically impossible or thermally impractical.
Tube-mounted vents routing pressure equalization to a remote location, ideal for sealed enclosures where surface mounting is impossible. The ePTFE membrane is housed in a separate body connected via a silicone or PTFE tube to the sealed enclosure. This configuration allows the vent to be placed in a sheltered or accessible location while the enclosure itself remains fully sealed against liquid and particulate ingress. Used in gearboxes, densely packaged electronics housings, and enclosures with complex internal geometry where a wall-mount vent would be obstructed or exposed to direct fluid impingement.
Why Choose Gore Tube-Mount Outdoor Electronics Vents?
Vent Placement Freedom
When enclosure geometry, internal component density, or thermal management layouts prevent conventional wall-mounting, the tube-mount configuration routes the venting function to any accessible location. The flexible tube can be routed around components, through bulkheads, or into a sheltered cavity — giving engineers freedom unavailable with adhesive or screw-in designs.
Protection of the Membrane from Direct Fluid Exposure
In applications where the enclosure surface is subject to direct high-velocity liquid impingement — submerged gearboxes, wash-down equipment, or marine electronics — positioning the vent body remotely via tube prevents membrane saturation and maintains full airflow. The membrane sees only the pressure differential, not the fluid.
Compatible With Gearbox and High-Contamination Environments
Gearboxes and industrial drives generate significant internal pressure swings from thermal cycling and fluid agitation. Tube-mount vents tolerate the oil-mist and particulate environment of the gearbox interior while venting to atmosphere at a remote, clean point — preventing shaft seal failure caused by excess internal pressure.
Technical Specifications
- Membrane Material
- Expanded PTFE (ePTFE)
- Mounting Method
- Remote tube — membrane body separate from enclosure
- Tube Material
- Silicone or PTFE (application dependent)
- Tube Length
- Application-specific (custom lengths available)
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +125°C (membrane body)
- Fluid Resistance
- Hydrocarbon oils, water, cleaning agents
- Ingress Protection
- IP67/IP68 (enclosure-dependent installation)
- Typical Applications
- Gearboxes, sealed electronics, marine housings
Applications
- Industrial gearbox and drive unit housings requiring pressure relief without oil mist egress
- Sealed outdoor electronics enclosures with no accessible flat mounting surface
- Marine electronics enclosures subject to direct wave and spray impingement
- Dense PCB assemblies in sealed housings where wall space is fully occupied
- EV drivetrain and power electronics modules requiring internal pressure management
- Ruggedized military and defense electronics in submersible housings
Industries Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum tube length that maintains effective pressure equalization?
Effective tube length depends on tube inner diameter, membrane airflow resistance, and the pressure differential cycle rate of the application. Gore provides application engineering guidance for tube length selection. For most electronics applications, lengths up to 500 mm are practical. Contact RSTECH for application-specific analysis.
Can tube-mount vents handle oil mist from gearbox interiors?
Yes. The ePTFE membrane is chemically inert and hydrophobic, resisting oil wetting. Oil mist contacting the membrane from the gearbox side does not block airflow — the membrane surface tension prevents liquid oil from passing through while allowing air pressure equalization. This is a primary application for tube-mount vents.
How is the tube connected to the enclosure?
The tube connects via a barbed or compression fitting integrated into the enclosure wall. Gore and RSTECH can provide guidance on fitting selection and enclosure modification requirements. For new designs, tube routing and fitting specifications should be determined during early enclosure design.
Are tube-mount vents available through RSTECH Electronics in Israel?
Yes. RSTECH Electronics supplies the full range of Gore outdoor electronics vents including tube-mount configurations. We provide application selection support and can arrange Gore technical consultation for complex geometries. Contact us for availability and pricing.
Ready to source Tube-Mount Outdoor Electronics Vents in Israel?
Contact RSTECH Electronics — your authorized Gore representative in Israel.