IEC 60529 Protection Rating

IP69 Rating

IP69 provides level 6 protection against solids and level 9 protection against liquids, as defined by IEC 60529.

6First digit: Solid protection

Dust-tight. No ingress of dust

Test

Dust chamber, talcum powder

8 hours in dust chamber with pressure differential; no ingress whatsoever

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)

Common products rated IP69

  • Food and beverage washdown enclosures
  • vehicle underbody components
  • stainless steel hygienic enclosures

How IP69 compares

RatingSolidsLiquids
IP68Dust-tight. No ingress of dustProtection against continuous immersion in water (depth and duration specified by manufacturer)
IP69Dust-tight. No ingress of dustProtection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets and steam cleaning

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