IP 20
- Dust 2/6
- Water 0/9
Finger protection, no water protection
Protected against solid objects from 12.5 mm, no protection against water.
Typical: dry indoor areas, control cabinets
Materials & grades
IP protection ratings
Sealing against dust and water
Flat seals for enclosures and electrical assemblies help achieve the required IP rating. The appropriate classification always depends on the geometry, the component and the installed condition.
1st digit
Dust & contact
2nd digit
Water & moisture
Examples
IP 54 · IP 67
Materials
Solid rubber & foams
At a glance
Overview of the classifications
The IP rating consists of two digits. The first describes the protection against solid foreign bodies and contact, the second the protection against moisture and water.
IP 44
- Dust 4/6
- Water 4/9
Splash-proof
Protected against solid objects from 1 mm and splashing water from all directions.
Typical: luminaires, sockets, damp rooms
IP 65
- Dust 6/6
- Water 5/9
Dust-tight and jet-proof
No ingress of dust, protected against water jets from all directions.
Typical: outdoor enclosures, machinery
IP 67
- Dust 6/6
- Water 7/9
Temporary immersion
Dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion, up to 1 m depth.
Typical: sensors, connectors, terminal boxes
IP 68
- Dust 6/6
- Water 8/9
Continuous immersion
Dust-tight and protected against continuous immersion, conditions as specified by the manufacturer.
Typical: underwater lights, pumps, cable glands
1st digit
Protection against dust and contact
| 1 | Protection against foreign bodies > 50 mm |
| 2 | Protection against foreign bodies > 12 mm |
| 3 | Protection against foreign bodies > 2.5 mm |
| 4 | Protection against foreign bodies > 1.0 mm |
| 5 | Protection against the ingress of dust |
| 6 | Complete sealing against dust |
2nd digit
Protection against moisture and water
| 1 | Protection against dripping water |
| 2 | Protection against dripping water when tilted up to 15° |
| 3 | Protection against spraying water |
| 4 | Protection against splashing water |
| 5 | Protection against water jets |
| 6 | Protection against heavy seas |
| 7 | Protection against temporary immersion |
| 8 | Protection against continuous submersion |
| 9 | Protection against high-pressure water |
The respective classification always depends on the geometry and the component or its installed condition. Our seals play a supporting role in sealing enclosures, switches and electrical assemblies.
Application
Examples of how to specify the protection rating
You need your component to be sealed against dust and possible splashing water?
= IP 54
You need your component to be completely sealed against dust and temporary immersion in water?
= IP 67
Materials
The materials commonly used in this field
Foams
- Cellular rubber closed-cell
- Sponge rubber fabric-textured surface
- Silicone foam smooth surface
Feel free to ask us: we will help you choose the right material and the IP rating suitable for your application.
Matching products
Seals for enclosures and electrical equipment
Working together
Which IP rating does your component need?
Tell us the installation situation, medium and required protection rating, and we will recommend the right material and the suitable seal.