IEC 60529 Protection Rating

IP39 Rating

IP39 provides level 3 protection against solids and level 9 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.

3First digit: Solid protection

Protection against solid objects over 2.5 mm (e.g. tools, thick wires)

Test

2.5 mm diameter access probe

Probe must not 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 IP39 compares

RatingSolidsLiquids
IP38Protection against solid objects over 2.5 mm (e.g. tools, thick wires)Protection against continuous immersion in water (depth and duration specified by manufacturer)
IP39Protection against solid objects over 2.5 mm (e.g. tools, thick wires)Protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and steam cleaning

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