IP ratings of casings

According to EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1):2014-09

First code number

 

Against penetration of solid foreign bodies:

Against access to dangerous parts with:

0

(not protected)

(not protected)

1

≥ 50 mm diameter

Back of hand

2

≥ 12.5 mm diameter

Finger

3

≥ 2.5 mm diameter

Tool

4

≥ 1.0 mm diameter

Wire

5

Dust-proof

Wire

6

Dust-tight

Wire

IP ratings of casings – first code number

Second code number

 

0

(not protected)

1

Vertical dripping

2

Dripping (15° inclination)

3

Spray water

4

Splash water

5

Water jet

6

Strong water jet

7

Temporary immersion

8

Continuous immersion

9

High-pressure and high water jet temperature

IP ratings of casings – second code number