IEC 60529 Protection Rating
IP58 Rating
IP58 provides level 5 protection against solids and level 8 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.
5First digit: Solid protection
Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation
Test
Dust chamber, talcum powder
8 hours in dust chamber with pressure differential; no harmful deposits
8Second digit: Liquid protection
Protection against continuous immersion in water (depth and duration specified by manufacturer)
Test method
Immersion in water tank
Depth and duration per manufacturer spec; conditions more severe than IPX7
How IP58 compares
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| IP57 | Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation | Protection against temporary immersion in water (up to 1 meter depth for 30 minutes) |
| IP58 | Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation | Protection against continuous immersion in water (depth and duration specified by manufacturer) |
| IP59 | Dust-protected. Limited ingress of dust permitted, not enough to interfere with operation | Protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and steam cleaning |
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