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Protection Vents for Portable Electronics
Porex Virtek® IP-rated protection vents
Portable Electronic Vents Tailored to Your Needs
From smartphones to electric toothbrushes, consumers use a multitude of electronic devices on a daily basis. For manufacturers of these devices, protecting the sealed, electronic components is critical to ensuring the device performs as intended and does not pose a safety risk to the end user. To protect these electronics in items like cell phones, digital cameras, headphones, wearables, and more, Porex can supply sintered Virtek® IP-rated protection vents to provide a tougher, more durable solution that can withstand handling, ultrasonic welding, and heat bonding without additional support material. In addition, these venting solutions can be customized by shape and performance needs – available as adhesive discs, sheets, rolls, and custom forms and shapes.
Portable electronics manufacturers know the importance of keeping their electronics running smoothly. To ensure a positive end-user experience, Porex’s high-performance Virtek® IP rated PTFE protective vents are designed to reduce pressure buildup while also providing protection against dust, water, sweat, and other contaminants.
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Options for customizing protection vents for portable electronics
- Allows heat to escape electronic enclosures which can prevent premature failures
- Repels dust, water, sweat, oils, and other liquids from entering sealed electronic enclosures
- Sintered structure allows for ease of handling and welding – no cumbersome assembly instructions and processes that are typical with expanded PTFE
- 100% PFOA free – compliant with (EC) 1907/2006 REACH / Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 POP
POREX Virtek® PTFE Membrane — Typical Properties
Item Number | IP Rating † | WEP* Typical mbar |
Typical Airflow l/hr/cm² @70mbar |
Filtration Efficiency** >99.99% |
Thickness mm |
Max Operating Temp °C |
UL-94/746C | Salt Fog$ |
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PMV10 | 64,67 | 270 | 107 | 0.5 µ | 0.13 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
PMV10L*** | 64,67 | 270 | 85 | 0.5 µ | 0.3 | 100°C | – | No pen. |
PMV15 | 64,67 | 370 | 75 | 0.4 µ | 0.18 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
‡PMV15T | 64,67 | 370 | 75 | 0.4 µ | 0.18 | 260°C | – | No pen. |
PMV20 | 64,65,68 | 520 | 25 | 0.1 µ | 0.25 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
PMV25 | 65,67,68 | 765 | 17 | 0.2 µ | 0.1 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
PMV27 | 65,66,67,68 | 1050 | 7 | 0.1 µ | 0.19 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
*WEP = Water Entry Pressure
** According to IEST RP-CC007.2 2009
$ASTM B117-11 test method
***Laminated polyolefin mesh backing
‡ Oleophobic, AATCC TM 118 – Grade 8 – other membranes can also be treated to meet Grade 8 upon request
Properties are typical and not meant for specifications. Selected options and adhesives may effect properties
RoHS, WEEE, REACH Compliant (PFOA Free)
PRODUCT OFFERING BY MATERIAL SERIES – POREX Virtek® ADHESIVE DISCS
Dimenions (OD x ID in mm)
Material Series | 5 x 2 mm* | 7 x 3 mm | 10 x 6 mm | 12.7 x 7.1 mm | 20 x 13 mm |
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PMV10 | PMV10M | PMV10N | PMV10P | PMV10W | PMV10C |
PMV10L | PMV10LM | PMV10LN | PMV10LP | PMV10LW | PMV10LC |
PMV15 | PMV15M | PMV15N | PMV15P | PMV15W | PMV15C |
PMV20 | PMV20M | PMV20N | PMV20P | PMV20W | PMV20C |
PMV27 | PMV27M | PMV27N | PMV27P | PMV27W | PMV27C |
PMA10 | PMA10W# |
Special order items highlighted for higher MOQ. All others are stocked items
3M 93020LE adhesive standard (120 °C continuous use temperature
# Oleophobic treated and high temperature adhesive (good to 150 °C)
M, N, P, W & C are size codes as listed in column heading.
Many other standard and custom sizes available. Contact Porex for more information
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POREX Virtek PTFE Vent Plugs — Typical Properties
Item Number | Diameter mm (in.) |
Thickness mm (in.) |
WEP* mbar | IP Rating† | Typical Vent Airflow l/hr @70mbar |
Max Operating Temp °C |
Filtration Efficiency (99.99%) |
UL-94 Rating |
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PD103032 | 3.2 (1/8″) | 3 (1/8″) | 450 | 64,67,68 | 1 | 260°C | 0.5 µ | 5VA, f1 |
PD103063 | 6.3 (1/4″) | 3 (1/8″) | 450 | 64,67,68 | 3.8 | 260°C | 0.5 µ | 5VA, f1 |
† IEC std. 60529; IP 68 is a user defined and results must be verified; product has not been specifically tested – passing is based on results from similar products
Assembly methods include: press fit, over-molding, compression seal, adhesive bonding or flange welding.
Numerous custom and standard options available. Please contact your local Porex sales representative to determine what is available.
Properties are typical and not meant for specifications.
RoHS, WEEE, and REACH Compliant (PFOA Free)
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