IP test

Ingress Protection testing is done to check the product reaction to water, dust and foreign object which determines their placement indoor or outdoor. New products being launched in the markets must go through this rigorous check from small dust particles to high jet streams of water which determines the level of product as per their safety, storing and protection from inside or outside activity. Solid foreign objects and water are mostly used in determining IP testing. With the ELECTROTECH team, you will get product examined thoroughly for the right IP testing procedures to get it suitable for launching in the market for long-term benefits.

IP ratings are written as IPXX with first character degree of protection from solid objects while the second from water respectively.

Degrees of protection against solid objects
IP0X Non-protected
IP1X 50mm diameter and greater
IP2X 12.55mm diameter and greater
IP3X 2.5mm diameter and greater
4X 1.0mm diameter and greater
P5X Dust-protected
IP6X Dust-tight
Degrees of protection against solid objects
IP0X Non-protected
IP1X Vertically falling water drops
IP2X Vertically falling water drops with enclosure tilted
IP3X Spraying water
IPX4 Splashing water
IPX5 Water jets
IP6X Powerful water jets
IP7X Temporary immersion
IP8X Continuous immersion