This document outlines the International Protection (IP) rating system for classifying degrees of protection provided by enclosures against solid objects like dust, fingers, tools and water. The IP rating is expressed as "IP" followed by 2 or 3 digits or letters, where the first character indicates protection against solid objects and the second against water, with an optional third character specifying higher levels of water protection.
This document outlines the International Protection (IP) rating system for classifying degrees of protection provided by enclosures against solid objects like dust, fingers, tools and water. The IP rating is expressed as "IP" followed by 2 or 3 digits or letters, where the first character indicates protection against solid objects and the second against water, with an optional third character specifying higher levels of water protection.
This document outlines the International Protection (IP) rating system for classifying degrees of protection provided by enclosures against solid objects like dust, fingers, tools and water. The IP rating is expressed as "IP" followed by 2 or 3 digits or letters, where the first character indicates protection against solid objects and the second against water, with an optional third character specifying higher levels of water protection.
This document outlines the International Protection (IP) rating system for classifying degrees of protection provided by enclosures against solid objects like dust, fingers, tools and water. The IP rating is expressed as "IP" followed by 2 or 3 digits or letters, where the first character indicates protection against solid objects and the second against water, with an optional third character specifying higher levels of water protection.
Foreign bodies Shock protection Water protection Shock protection*
0 unprotected unprotected 0 unprotected
1 ≥ 50 mm ∅ back of hand 1 vertical dripping A back of hand 2 ≥ 12.5 mm ∅ finger 2 dripping 15° inclination B finger 3 ≥ 2.5 mm ∅ tool 3 sprayed water C tool 4 ≥ 1.0 mm ∅ wire 4 water splashes D wire 5 dust-protected wire 5 water jet * Can be specified if degree of 6 dust-tight wire 6 strong water jet protection 7 temporary submersion is greater than specified with 8 continuous submersion 1st digit