The first letter of an IP rating explains the protection against Dust and other solid materials;
| 0 |
No special protection |
| 1 |
Protection from a large part of the body such as a hand (but no protection from deliberate access); from solid objects greater than 50mm in diameter. |
| 2 |
Protection against fingers or other object not greater than 80mm in length and 12mm in diameter. |
| 3 |
Protection from entry by tools, wires, etc., with a diameter of thickness greater than 1.0mm. |
| 4 |
Protection from entry by solid objects with a diameter or thickness greater than 1.0mm |
| 5 |
Protection from the amount of dust that would interfere with the operation of the equipment. |
| 6 |
Dust tight. |
The second letter of an IP rating explains the protection against water, moisture, dripping, spraying, submersion, etc.
| 0 |
No special protection |
| 1 |
Protection from dripping water. |
| 2 |
Protection from vertically dripping water. |
| 3 |
Protection from sprayed water. |
| 4 |
Protection from splashed water. |
| 5 |
Protection from water projected from a nozzle |
| 6 |
Protection against heavy seas, or powerful jets of water. |
| 7 |
Protection against immersion. |
| 8 |
Protection against complete, continuous submersion in water. |
The higher the IP, the more protection that is provided. Please use the correct IP rated fittings that are appropriate to your circumstances, If you have any questions related to this then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will resolve your query as soon as possible with our friendly and helpful support team.
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