IEC 60529 Protection Rating
IP59 Rating
IP59 provides level 5 protection against solids and level 9 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
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 IP59 compares
| Rating | Solids | Liquids |
|---|---|---|
| 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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