IP Ratings
The different types of IP Ratings
IP stands for Ingress Protection and is formed with two numbers: The first digit shows the level of protection against solid objects and the second digit shows the level of protection against liquids.
Example: IP54 = Sufficient protection from entry of dust that could interfere with equipment & Protected against water spraying at any angle.
Example
5 4
Sufficient protection from entry of dust that could interfere with equipment. Protected against water spraying at any angle.
0 0
No protection.
No protection.
1 1
Protected from solid objects bigger than 50 mm diameter.
Protected against vertically falling water drops.
2 2
Protected from solid objects no bigger than 12.5 mm diameter.
Protected against vertically falling water drops when at a 15° angle.
3 3
Protected from solid objects bigger than 2.5 mm diameter.
Protected against water spraying up to 60° on either side.
4 4
Protected from solid objects bigger than 1.0 mm.
Protected against water spraying at any angle.
5 5
Sufficient protection from dust entry that causes interference.
Protected against water jets from any direction (hose pipes).
6 6
Complete dust protection. (No dust ingress).
Protected against powerful water jets or heavy seas.
6 7
Complete dust protection. (No dust ingress).
Protected against temporary submersion in water (up to 1 metre for 30 mins).
6 8
Complete dust protection. (No dust ingress).
Protected against continuous submersion in water.
6 9
Complete dust protection. (No dust ingress).
Complete protection from high pressure water from any direction.
