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What are IP Ratings?

The IP (Ingress Protection) rating system is defined in international standard IEC 605029. IP ratings are used to classify and define ingress protection on electrical devices against solids and water. By defining a rating, the IP system ensures specific levels of coverage when products are faced with varying elements.

IP Ratings have two digits that provide measurements of varying levels of protection for electrical devices. The first digit indicates the level of protection against solids. This number ranges from 0 to 6, and the higher the number, the better protected the electrical device is from smaller particles, such as dust. The second digit indicates the level of moisture protection. This number ranges from 0 to 9, and, the higher the number, the better protected the electrical device is from high-pressure water and water immersion.

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IP Rating FAQs

The IP Rating system provides universal guidelines to customers so they know how safe it is to use specific products in a variety of applications. Rather than saying a product is “waterproof” or “dust-tight,” the IP Rating gives the customer a clear idea of how protected the product is against moisture and dust ingress.

The first digit signifies the level of protection against solids. This number ranges from 0-6, and, the higher the number, the better protected the electrical device is from smaller particles, such as dust.

The second digit signifies the level of protection against liquids. This number ranges from 0 to 9, and, the higher the number, the better protected the electrical device is from high-pressure water and water immersion.

The answer to this depends on your product application. Check out our IP Rating chart so you can determine which IP rating meets your specific needs.