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
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| IP38 | Protection against solid objects over 2.5 mm (e.g. tools, thick wires) | Protection against continuous immersion in water (depth and duration specified by manufacturer) |
| IP39 | Protection 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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