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Representative IP Code Symbols
United Kingdom
Ireland More Info... The chart below illustrates the use of special symbols in the
Germany IP classification system. In the "1st digit" columns, note the
Switzerland IP Codes grid-like symbols next to numbers 5 and 6. In the "2nd
Austria (Ingress Protection)
digit" columns numbers 3-8 are symbolized by teardrop
00800 5566 5566 shaped symbols, sometimes enclosed in a box or a triangle,
sometimes unenclosed (7-8). These symbols can be placed
International
on equipment to illustrate the IP protection provided.
44 (0) 1908 295300
Note: IEC 60529 does not specify sealing effectiveness against the following:
mechanical damage of the equipment; the risk of explosions; certain types of
moisture conditions, e.g., those that are produced by condensation; corrosive
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vapors; fungus; vermin.

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1 1

Protected against solid objects Protected against dripping water


greater than 50mm

2 2

Protected against solid objects Protected against dripping water


greater than 12mm when tilted up to 15û

3 3

Protected against solid objects Protected against spraying water


greater than 2.5mm

4 4

Protected against solid objects Protected against splashing


greater than 1.0mm water
5 5

Dust protected Protected against water jets

6 6

Dust tight Protected against heavy seas

Protected against the effects of


immersion

ISO 9001 Certified

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Interpower
Components Ltd.
10 Kelvin Drive Protected against submersion
Knowlhill, Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire, U.K.
MK5 8NH

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