IEC 60529 Protection Rating

IP19 Rating

IP19 provides level 1 protection against solids and level 9 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.

1First digit: Solid protection

Protection against solid objects over 50 mm (e.g. accidental hand contact)

Test

50 mm diameter sphere

Sphere must not fully penetrate the enclosure

9Second digit: Liquid protection

Protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and steam cleaning

Test method

EN 60529 / DIN 40050-9 (IPX9K)

80 degrees C water at 80-100 bar, 14-16 liters/min at close range (100-150 mm)

How IP19 compares

RatingSolidsLiquids
IP18Protection against solid objects over 50 mm (e.g. accidental hand contact)Protection against continuous immersion in water (depth and duration specified by manufacturer)
IP19Protection against solid objects over 50 mm (e.g. accidental hand contact)Protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and steam cleaning

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