IP (Ingress Protection) Protection grade system is drafted by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), the electrical appliances according to its dust and moisture Protection characteristics to grade. Many people choose to buy lightings with IPx4 or higher water resistant, such as metal flashlight, multi-functional work light.
Protection level to IP followed by two numbers to express the number used to clarify the level of protection. The first digit indicates the extent to which the device resists dust, or the degree to which people are protected from hazards in a sealed environment. Represents the level of protection against solid foreign matter, the highest level is 6; the second digit indicates the degree of waterproofing of the equipment. Represents the level of water prevention, the highest level is 8.
IP after the first digital dust rating
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Digit |
Protection Area |
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0 |
Unprotected |
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1 |
To prevent the diameter of more than 50 mm solid foreign matter invasion |
|
2 |
To prevent the diameter of more than 12.5 mm solid foreign matter invasion |
|
3 |
To prevent the diameter of more than 2.5 mm solid foreign matter invasion |
|
4 |
To prevent the diameter of more than 1.0 mm solid foreign matter invasion |
|
5 |
To prevent foreign objects and dust |
|
6 |
Completely prevent foreign objects and dust |
IP after the second digit: Waterproof rating
|
Digit |
Protection Area |
|
0 |
Unprotected |
|
1 |
Prevent water from dripping in |
|
2 |
When inclined at 15 degrees, it can still prevent water droplets from soaking in |
|
3 |
Prevent the water from getting into the spray |
|
4 |
Keep splashing water out |
|
5 |
Prevent water from being injected |
|
6 |
Keep out big waves |
|
7 |
To prevent water from soaking in |
|
8 |
Prevent water from soaking in when sinking |
Our products have IP protection. The product range includes OEM camping lantern, LED flashlight, rechargeable indoor lights, lightweight headlamp, solar panel, etc.
Post time: Dec-01-2023