Gore Fuel Cell Technologies (Elkton, MD), a division of W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., announced the commercial availability of its GORE™ PRIMEA® Series 57 MEAs for automotive PEM fuel cells.
The GORE PRIMEA Series 57 MEAs are designed to deliver high power density and durability under demanding conditions. With the MEA, automotive fuel cell manufacturers can implement more cost-effective designs by simplifying balance-of-plant requirements, including reduced humidification and cooling system needs.
The GORE PRIMEA Series 57 MEAs for automotive fuel cells are the second application-specific product introduced by Gore in just over a year. Series 56 for stationary power applications became commercially available in 2002; Series 58 for portable power applications is expected to launch later this year. Series 55, designed for general use, has been an industry standard since 1997. All Gore MEAs are available in three-layer, five-layer and seven-layer configurations, and are customized to meet system requirements.
