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IEC 60529 describes a system for classifying degrees of protection provided by enclosures. This IP coding defines the extent to which an enclosure provides protection for:
persons against access to hazardous parts,
equipment against ingress of solid foreign objects
equipment against harmful effects due to ingress of water
The IP code consists of two numerals and may include additional and supplementary letters.
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Against ingress of solid foreign objects
(non-protected)
≥50mm diameter
≥12.5mm diameter
≥2.5mm diameter
≥1.0mm diameter
Dust protected
Dust tight
Against access to hazardous parts with
(non-protected)
Back of hand
Finger
Tool
Wire
Wire
Wire
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
Against ingress of water with harmful effects
(non-protected)
Vertically dripping
Dripping (15° tilted)
Spraying
Splashing
Jetting
Powerful Jetting
Temporary Immersion
Continuous Immersion
High pressure and temperature water jet
Resonate Testing can help you gain the confidence that your product is protected against ingress of solid foreign objects and water. We can carry out a range of ingress protection tests including dust ingress, water spray, jets and immersion.
Water testing facilities are flexible to accommodate a wide range of enclosure sizes. Dust machine working space is 1.4m3.
Our ingress protection test capability builds on Resonate Testing’s existing expertise in mechanical, dynamic, and environmental testing across industry sectors.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with your specific requirements.
