Wind & Solar
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Tougher and more durable protection vents for wind and solar applications.
Protection vents and filters from Porex help renewable energy systems run more reliably. Our vents repel water, dust and dirt, and allows the device to breathe during heating and cooling cycles. Our filters can be customized to filter fluid or air, depending on the application.
Compared to competitive vents, our POREX Virtek® PTFE protection vents for wind and solar applications are:
System Protection Vents
Keep your systems running smoothly in any weather
Gearbox Vents and Filters
Protect your gearbox venting system
Keep your systems running smoothly in any weather
Porex Virtek protection vents for wind and solar applications are designed to keep systems running smoothly and effectively in any climate or weather condition.
With their sintered structure, the POREX Virtek vents assemble easily and can be handled and welded without the need for cumbersome assembly instructions.
Our protection vents for wind and solar applications:
| STOCK PRODUCT OFFERING – ADHESIVE DISCS | |||||
| Dimensions | Material Series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD/ID (mm)* | PMV10L | PMV15 | PMV20 | PMV30 |  |
| 7.0/3.0 (N) | PMV10LN | PMV15N | PMV20N | PMV30N | |
| 10.0/7.0 (I) | PMV10LI | PMV15I | PMV20I | PMV30I | |
| 12.7/7.1 (W) | PMV10LW | PMV15W | PMV20W | PMV30W | |
| 20.0/13.0 (C) | PMV10LC | PMV15C | PMV20C | PMV30C | |
| Dimensions | Material Series | |
|---|---|---|
| OD/ID (mm)* | PMV15 | Feature |
| 12.7/7.1 (W) | PMV15WH | High temperature adhesive |
| 12.7/7.1 (W) | PMV15TWH | Oleophobic with high temp adhesive |
| *1000 discs/roll N, I, W & C are size codes. Many other standard and custom sizes availble. Contact Porex. |
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| POREX Virtek PTFE Membrane Application Materials — Typical Properties | ||||||||
| Application Material | IP Rating † | WEP mbar | Airflow l/hr/cm² @70mbar | Filtration Efficiency** >99.99% | Thickness mm | Max Operating Temp °C | UL-94/746C* | Salt Fog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMV10 | 64,67 | 270 | 125 | 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 | 380 | 70 | 0.4 µ | 0.18 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| ‡PMV15T | 64,67 | 380 | 70 | 0.4 µ | 0.18 | 260°C | – | No pen. |
| PMV20 | 64,65,68 | 520 | 34 | 0.1 µ | 0.25 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| PMV25 | 65,67,68 | 750 | 15 | 0.2 µ | 0.1 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| PMV30 | 65,66,67,68 | 1000 | 4.5 | 0.1 µ | 0.25 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| WEP = Water Entry Pressure RoHS, WEEE, REACH Compliant ** According to IEST RP-CC007.2 2009 ***Laminated polyolefin mesh backing † IEC std. 60529, IP 68 is a user defined test; will pass condition dependent ‡ Oleophobic, AATCC TM 118 – Grade 8 Properties are typical and not meant for specifications. Properties for membrane only, selected options and adhesives may affect properties. Testing results available upon request |
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| POREX Virtek PTFE Vent Plugs — Typical Properties | |||||||
| Part # | Diameter mm | Thickness mm | WEP mbar | IP Rating † | Vent Airflow l/hr/cm² @70mbar | Max Operating Temp °C | UL-94 Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD103032 | 3.2 | 3 | 450 | 64,67,68 | 1 | 260°C | 5VA, f1 |
| Plugs meet UL-94 5VA and F1 rating. Assembly methods include: press fit, over-moulding, compression seal, or flange welding. |
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| Adhesive Vent Available Sizes | |
| Available Sizes | |
|---|---|
| OD (in mm) | ID (in mm) |
| 7 | 3 |
| 10 | 7 |
| 10.2 | 6.5 |
| 11 | 7 |
| 12.7 | 7.1 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14.8 | 11 |
| 14.8 | 7 |
| 15.8 | 9 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 18.6 | 10.6 |
| 19.1 | 11.5 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 25.4 | 19 |
| 50 | 30 |
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*Highlighted rows indicate stock items. Custom sizes available upon request |
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Related Resources:
Datasheet: POREX Virtek™ IP Rated Protection Vents
Datasheet: PTFE Fact Sheet
Datasheet: Porex PTFE Ingress Protection Test Report
Demonstration video: Hydrophobicity and handling properties: POREX Virtek PTFE vs. expanded PTFE
Demonstration video: Durability comparison of POREX Virtek PTFE vs. expanded PTFE
Demonstration video: Dangers of not venting a sealed enclosure
Demonstration video: Keep electronics dry and protected with POREX Virtek PTFE vents
Protect your gearbox venting system
Porex provides several venting and filtering solutions for your gearbox challenges. These venting and filtration solutions can vary from simple self-adhesive protection vents to vents containing media for specific moisture or fume absorption to venting filters for separating oil mists. The materials are customizable to your specific gearbox venting application and can incorporate functional additives for optimized performance.
| POREX Virtek PTFE Membrane Application Materials — Typical Properties | ||||||||
| Application Material | IP Rating † | WEP mbar | Airflow l/hr/cm² @70mbar | Filtration Efficiency** >99.99% | Thickness mm | Max Operating Temp °C | UL-94/746C* | Salt Fog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMV10 | 64,67 | 270 | 125 | 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 | 380 | 70 | 0.4 µ | 0.18 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| ‡PMV15T | 64,67 | 380 | 70 | 0.4 µ | 0.18 | 260°C | – | No pen. |
| PMV20 | 64,65,68 | 520 | 34 | 0.1 µ | 0.25 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| PMV25 | 65,67,68 | 750 | 15 | 0.2 µ | 0.1 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| PMV30 | 65,66,67,68 | 1000 | 4.5 | 0.1 µ | 0.25 | 260°C | V-0/f2 | No pen. |
| WEP = Water Entry Pressure RoHS, WEEE, REACH Compliant ** According to IEST RP-CC007.2 2009 ***Laminated polyolefin mesh backing † IEC std. 60529, IP 68 is a user defined test; will pass condition dependent ‡ Oleophobic, AATCC TM 118 – Grade 8 Properties are typical and not meant for specifications. Properties for membrane only, selected options and adhesives may affect properties. Testing results available upon request |
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| STOCK PRODUCT OFFERING – ADHESIVE DISCS | |||||
| Dimensions | Material Series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD/ID (mm)* | PMV10L | PMV15 | PMV20 | PMV30 | |
| 7.0/3.0 (N) | PMV10LN | PMV15N | PMV20N | PMV30N | |
| 10.0/7.0 (I) | PMV10LI | PMV15I | PMV20I | PMV30I | |
| 12.7/7.1 (W) | PMV10LW | PMV15W | PMV20W | PMV30W | |
| 20.0/13.0 (C) | PMV10LC | PMV15C | PMV20C | PMV30C | |
| Dimensions | Material Series | |
|---|---|---|
| OD/ID (mm)* | PMV15 | Feature |
| 12.7/7.1 (W) | PMV15WH | High temperature adhesive |
| 12.7/7.1 (W) | PMV15TWH | Oleophobic with high temp adhesive |
| *1000 discs/roll N, I, W & C are size codes. Many other standard and custom sizes availble. Contact Porex. |
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| POREX Virtek PTFE Vent Plugs — Typical Properties | |||||||
| Part # | Diameter mm | Thickness mm | WEP mbar | IP Rating † | Vent Airflow l/hr/cm² @70mbar | Max Operating Temp °C | UL-94 Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD103032 | 3.2 | 3 | 450 | 64,67,68 | 1 | 260°C | 5VA, f1 |
| Plugs meet UL-94 5VA and F1 rating. Assembly methods include: press fit, over-moulding, compression seal, or flange welding. |
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| Adhesive Vent Available Sizes | |
| Available Sizes | |
|---|---|
| OD (in mm) | ID (in mm) |
| 7 | 3 |
| 10 | 7 |
| 10.2 | 6.5 |
| 11 | 7 |
| 12.7 | 7.1 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14.8 | 11 |
| 14.8 | 7 |
| 15.8 | 9 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 18.6 | 10.6 |
| 19.1 | 11.5 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 25.4 | 19 |
| 50 | 30 |
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*Highlighted rows indicate stock items. Custom sizes available upon request |
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Related Resources:
Datasheet: POREX Virtek IP Rated Protection Vents
Datasheet: PTFE Fact Sheet
Datasheet: Porex PTFE Ingress Protection Test Report
Demonstration video: Hydrophobicity and handling properties: POREX Virtek PTFE vs. expanded PTFE
Demonstration video: Durability comparison of POREX Virtek™ PTFE vs. expanded PTFE
Demonstration video: Dangers of not venting a sealed enclosure
Demonstration video: Keep electronics dry and protected with POREX Virtek PTFE vents