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Protection degrees

X1

Protection against contact with live parts and against ingress of solid objects

X1 = 0


no protection

X1 = 1

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/34889/guideImage/BW_stof1.png


protected against objects ≥ ø 50 mm (e.g. fist)

X1 = 2

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38315/guideImage/BW_stof2.png


protected against objects ≥ ø 12.5 mm (e.g. finger)

X1 = 3

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/134558/guideImage/BW_stof3.png


protected against objects ≥ ø 2.5 mm (e.g. tool)

X1 = 4

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/36202/guideImage/BW_stof4.png


protected against objects ≥ ø 1 mm (e.g. pin)

X1 = 5

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/134559/guideImage/BW_stof5.png


protected against dust (does not cause harmful interference with operation)

X1 = 6

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/34891/guideImage/BW_stof6.png


completely dust-tight

X2

Protection against ingress of liquids

X2 = 0


no protection

X2 = 1

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38320/guideImage/BW_water1.png


protected against vertically falling drops (e.g. condensation)

X2 = 2

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38321/guideImage/BW_water2.png


protected against falling drops up to 15° from the vertical axis (e.g. light rain)

X2 = 3

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/36206/guideImage/BW_water3.png


protected against falling drops up to 60° from the vertical axis (e.g. spraying)

X2 = 4

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/132832/guideImage/BW_water4.png


protected against splashing water from all directions (e.g. spraying)

X2 = 5

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38322/guideImage/BW_water5.png


protected against water jets from all directions (e.g. spraying)

X2 = 6

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38323/guideImage/BW_water6.png


protected against powerful water jets (extreme weather conditions, e.g. ship)

X2 = 7

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/34897/guideImage/BW_water7.png


protected against temporary immersion

X2 = 8

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/134561/guideImage/BW_water8.png


protected against prolonged immersion under pressure

X2 = 9

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/37105/guideImage/BW_water9.png


protected against high-pressure water jets (high-pressure cleaners)

Additional letter after IP X1 X2 - …
(for use with X1)

A

0

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/34868/guideImage/BW_handen1.png


Protection against contact with the back of the hand.

B

0,1

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38303/guideImage/BW_handen2.png


Protection against contact with a finger.

C

1,2

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/34869/guideImage/BW_handen3.png


Protection against contact with a tool ø 2.5 mm.

D

1,2,3

https://dam.nikocdn.eu/asset/38304/guideImage/BW_handen4.png


Protection against contact with a wire ø 1 mm.

IK ratings according to EN 62262: impact resistance

Rating

Hammer

Drop height

Impact energy

00




01

M = 0,25

h = 56

0,14

02

M = 0,25

h = 80

0,2

03

M = 0,25

h = 140

0,35

04

M = 0,25

h = 200

0,5

05

M = 0,25

h = 280

0,7

06

M = 0,25

h = 400

1

07

M = 0,5

h = 400

2

08

M = 1,7

h = 300

5

09

M = 5

h = 200

10

10

M = 5

h = 400

20


M = 10

h = 500

50

  • = no protection