Posted September 27, 2016

 

ELKTON, Md. – Showcasing the functionality of ePTFE technology, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) will be featuring products from both GORE® Military Fabrics and GORE® Cables and Materials at 2016 AUSA, October 3-5 in Washington, D.C.

 

Gore offers technical solutions for military personnel and the aircraft and ground vehicles that protect them. The unique properties of ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), coupled with Gore’s innovation, make products such as GORE-TEX® Fabric and high data rate cables industry-leading technologies.

 

Gore will be featuring the following GORE® military fabrics technologies: GORE® Katana Fabric – durably fast drying, comfortable, mechanically strong fabrics for hot and humid environments; and stretch GORE-TEX® Fabric – the only flexible-fit WWB (waterproof/windproof/breathable) military jacket available.

 

The GORE® Military Fabrics group will also be introducing its new blog at news.goremilitary.com – developed to be an informational and technical resource for the military market.

 

Gore will also showcase its full portfolio of GORE® Cables and Materials engineered to perform reliably for the life of the aircraft and land vehicle. Products that will be highlighted include small, lightweight high data rate cables; durable aircraft sealants; and outstanding shielding materials.

 

Throughout the expo, Gore will conduct live demonstrations using the Cable Installation Simulator they developed to replicate the conditions an assembly experiences while being routed during installation in an aircraft. Gore specialists will route GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies through the simulator and evaluate performance using GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies.

 

Source: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.