GORE Packaging Vents for Industrial Chemicals and Cleaners

Packaging Vents
for industrial chemicals and cleaners
Packaging Vents
for industrial chemicals and cleaners
Superior Venting Solutions for Dangerous Goods
Industrial chemicals and cleaners can be challenging for
the packaging at any time during storage and distribution.
Chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid and
sodium hypochlorite can off-gas in their drums or containers,
causing leakage or distortion. These changes can also be
caused or accelerated by temperature and altitude changes.
To comply with regulatory guidelines for the transportation
of dangerous goods, packaging for these chemicals must be
vented without leaking. Packaging engineers must address
these design issues to maintain package integrity throughout
the whole product life cycle.
Trusted solutions for your industry needs
For more than 25 years, GORE® Packaging Vents have helped
to combine economic success with responsibility for humans
and environment. They have consistently demonstrated
compliance in challenging industrial applications. With GORE®
Packaging Vents, containers and drums maintain their shape
and consistently pass the rigid testing requirements of the DOT
and ADR. Gore membrane technology meets the needs of nearly
all industrial cleaners and chemicals. These vents are an ideal
solution for low surface tension fluids such as those containing
organics and surfactants. In addition, GORE® Packaging Vents
allow customers to increase production speed because
containers can be filled with hot liquids without needing to wait
for containers to cool down or worry of container collapsing.
Continue to vent
even after liquid contact
Prevent leakage
Clean. Safe. Smart.
Equalize pressure and prevent leakage
• Prevent containers from bloating, collapsing
or leaking
• Continue to vent even after contact with
liquids containing organics and surfactants
• Enable containers to be filled with hot liquids
Protect user, content and environment
throughout product life
• Improve the safety of your packaging during
distribution, transportation and storage
• Consistently demonstrate compliance with
DOT and ADR test standards in various
container systems
• Help your business become safe and clean
Wide array of vent sizes and ready-to-use
components
• Meet the demanding needs of nearly all
industrial cleaners and chemicals
• Durable constructions to fit volumes from
1.0 to 1,500 liters
• Integrate easily and improve package without
redesign
Enable continuous
pressure equalization
Packaging Vents
for industrial chemicals and cleaners
D10
Part Number
SF0
Part Diameter
D15
SH0
SC5
10 mm
15 mm
Water Entry Pressure (WEP)
> 0.5 bar
> 0.3 bar
> 0.6 bar
Typical Airflow at Δp = 12 mbar
0.22 l/h
1.2 l/h
2.6 l/h
Drop Test optimized
No
Yes
Typical Application
Bottles
0.2 – 2 liters
Containers
2 – 30 liters
Liquid side
Liquid side
Integration is simple
and straightforward
3,5:1
2,5:1
High quality assurance and traceability
• Laser marking for
complete product history
• 100 % airflow and
optical testing
• Water entry pressure
testing
Immediately after the production process, GORE® Molded
Components undergo airflow testing as well as visual control.
This ensures that all components that are going to be
delivered meet the specifications and are free of damage or
contamination. In addition, GORE® Molded Components are
laser marked, which allows for identifying and tracking the
laminate type used, all relevant process data as well as the lot
numbers of intermediates. The result is improved traceability,
even after use, quality and peace of mind for our customers.
Packaging Vents
for industrial chemicals and cleaners
D17
Part Number
HS SC5
Part Diameter
D38
SC5
SC5
SG5
17 mm
38 mm
Water Entry Pressure (WEP)
> 0.6 bar
> 0.6 bar
> 0.6 bar
> 0.3 bar
Typical Airflow at Δp = 12 mbar
3.6 l/h
3.6 l/h
27 l/h
80 l/h
Drop Test optimized
Yes
Yes
Typical Application
Containers
5 – 60 liters
Containers
60 – 1,500 liters
Liquid side
Liquid side
D17 HS SC5
D17 SC5
Integration is simple
and straightforward
2:1
D10 / D15
D17 / D38
1:1
D15 / D17
D38
Samples of GORE® Molded Components are available for immediate shipment, to assist you in testing their suitability for your specific application. Contact a Gore
representative for assistance in determining the best GORE® Packaging Vent for your application, or for help in validating your packaging design and providing an
Application Testing Sheet.
Photo by courtesy of Mauser-Werke GmbH
Packaging Vents
for industrial chemicals and cleaners
The experts in membrane technology
Solutions and services
The secret to GORE® Packaging Vents lies in Gore’s chemical
expertise and the tailoring of its membranes. Each one is
engineered with a variety of different properties for your
individual venting needs.
At Gore, we take pride in collaborating with innovation teams
at leading industrial product companies and work diligently to
provide proven, practical solutions to challenging packaging
problems. Our expert engineers will seek to identify and
understand your unique packaging and safety requirements.
We will help to recommend the appropriate venting solutions
and are happy to work with your global business partners to
drive your innovative products through to completion.
What GORE™ Membranes can do better
New aggressive chemicals require high airflow after liquid
contact. GORE® Packaging Vents membranes have unique
roll-off properties to meet this need. Unlike other membranes,
they quickly recover their venting capabilities after liquid
contact – even when splashed by high viscous or low surfacetension liquids.
Quality test
After the production process
extensive testing is carried out
on every single component:
In-line airflow test
100 % of the vents are airflow
inspected during production.
This ensures that every part meets
the specified airflow requirements.
In-line camera test
Optical test to ensure that each
vent is welded properly and is
free of defects.
Membrane with poor roll-off properties. Liquid clogging the membrane
which results in reduced airflow.
GORE™ Membrane with excellent
roll-off properties. Liquid easily
draining off.
How do GORE® Packaging Vents work?
GORE® Packaging Vents incorporate thin films of expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The material’s microporous
nature allows air to pass and equalizes pressure, but prevents
the passage of larger substances like dust, dirt and liquids.
Water entry pressure test
Testing the water entry pressure
allows to control the welding
process and the liquid-resistant
properties of hydrophobic and
oleophobic membranes.
Tracking
Each part receives an individual
tracking code during the laser
marking process. This assures lot
traceability and enables Gore to
reference the actual production
data at any time.
Packaging Vents
for industrial chemicals and cleaners
Gore as Your Trusted Partner
Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery
and product innovation. Well known for waterproof, breathable
GORE-TEX® fabric, the company’s portfolio includes everything
from high-performance fabrics and implantable medical devices
to industrial manufacturing components and aerospace elec-
tronics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Newark, Del.,
Gore posts annual sales of more than $3 billion and employs
more than 10,000 associates with manufacturing facilities in the
United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and China,
and sales offices around the world.
GORE® Packaging Vents are proven and trusted in the field for over 20 years. With millions of vents sold, we are the preferred
partner of leading global companies and work diligently to provide reliable, practical solutions to packaging challenges.
Our expert engineers seek to identify and understand your unique packaging and brand requirements and drive your innovative
products to completion.
Agricultural Chemicals
Household Chemicals
and Cleaners
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or
medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.
All technical information and advice given here is based on Gore’s previous experiences and/or test
results. Gore gives this information to the best of its knowledge, but assumes no legal responsibility.
Customers are asked to check the suitability and usability in the specific application, since the performance of the product can only be judged when all necessary operating data are available. The above
information is subject to change and is not to be used for specification purposes.
Gore’s terms and conditions of sale apply to the sale of the products by Gore.
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