IP Codes (International Protection Ratings)
First Number (Protection against solid objects) |
Definition |
Second Number (Protection against liquids) |
Definition |
0 |
No protection |
0 |
No protection |
1 |
Protected against solids objects over 50mm (e.g. accidental touch by hands) |
1 |
Protected against vertically falling drops of water |
2 |
Protected against solids objects over 12mm (e.g. fingers) |
2 |
Protected against direct sprays up to 15 degree from the vertical |
3 |
Protected against solids objects over 2.5mm (e.g. tools and wires) |
3 |
Protected against direct sprays up to 60 degree from the vertical |
4 |
Protected against solids objects over 1mm (e.g. tools, wires and small wires) |
4 |
Protected against sprays from all directions - limited ingress permitted
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5 |
Protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) |
5 |
Protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted |
6 |
Totally protected against dust |
6 |
Protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted |
7 |
Protected against the effects of temporary immersion between 15cm and 1m. Duration of test 30 minutes |
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8 |
Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure |
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