IP Class - Explained
Ingress Protection - Definition. To understand the IP protection of the Varimixer professional planetary mixersWhat does the numbers stands for?
The IP Code (or Ingress Protection Rating) consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. As defined in international standard IEC 60529, it classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures.
1
50 mm Ø
1
Vertically falling water drops
2
12 mm Ø
2
Vertically falling water drops;
enclosure tilted up to 15º
3
2.5 mm Ø
3
Spraying water at an
angle up to 60º from vertical
4
1.0 mm Ø
4
Splashing water at any angle
5
2-8 hours
5
Water jets against the
enclosure at any angle
6
2-8 hours
6
Vertically falling water drops
IP54:
Dust protected and can be subjected to splashing water
7
Powerful water jets against
the enclosure at any angle
IP66/67:
Dust tight and can be subjected to both powerful water jets and temporary water immersion
8
Continuous immersion
in water
Note: water protection rating 7 and 8 are required IN ADDITION to 6 and below
