Changing temperatures, dust, dirt, and moisture considerably impact the electronics of outdoor lights. Rain, for example, can cool down a lighting enclosure dramatically, causing a vacuum of 200 mbar (3psi) or more inside the enclosure. To equalize the pressure, air and moisture are drawn through the seal into the enclosure where the moisture condenses on the cooler inner walls. This can considerably impair performance.

Microvent® Protective Vents protect against the negative effects of pressure differentials caused by temperature changes. With their integrated Microvent® Membrane, these vents allow an enclosure to equalize pressure quickly when subjected to changes in temperature and pressure. These vents also provide an effective barrier against harsh weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow, high winds), while allowing water vapor to exit quickly and reduce the likelihood of condensation on the lens.

Features

• Waterproof and dustproof to IP69k

• Contains the microporous ePTFE Microvent™ Membrane

• water/oil repellent

• moisture- and vapor-permeable

• chemically inert

• non-shedding

• UV-resistant

• temperature-resistant

Benefits

Protection against condensation and lens fogging

Protection against acid rain, salts and other corrosive liquids

Longer, trouble-free service life due to reduced stress on enclosure seals

Simplified maintenance enabling easy access to the equipment in the electronic enclosure

Easy integration for design and manufacturing

Microvent® Automotive Vent Bolt is UL and RoHS approved .