IP Code Test Equipment

Professional IP Rating Test Solutions for Product Safety Certification

What is IP Code?

IP Code testing is regulated in Europe by the CEI EN/IEC 60529 standard 'Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)', which is capable of establishing a degree of protection for the internal parts of any equipment or electrical material, whose nominal voltage does not exceed 72.5 kV.

This standard allows for the indication, through the IP code (Degree of Protection), of the level of protection of enclosures for electrical materials, against access to hazardous internal parts of the enclosure and against the penetration of foreign solid bodies (including dust) and water.

IP tests of any degree according to the standards:

  • CEI EN/IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
  • CEI EN/IEC 60335 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety
  • CEI EN/IEC 60034-5 - Rotating electrical machines, Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical machines (IP)
  • DIN 40050-9 (sostituita da ISO 20653) - Road vehicles; degrees of protection (IP-code); protection against foreign objects; water and contact; electrical equipment (Replaced by ISO20653 below)
  • ISO 20653 - Road vehicles — Degrees of protection (IP code) — Protection of electrical equipment against foreign objects, water and access

We can provide IP test equipment for any degree, including IP1X-IP6X and IPX1-IPX9K. Therefore, if you need IP Code Test Equipment and would like to get a quote from us, please feel free to contact us.

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures

Understanding IP Ratings

IP Code (Ingress Protection Code) is an international standard system that classifies and rates the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water.

IP Code Structure: IP XX

First Digit (0-6)

Protection against solid objects and dust

Second Digit (0-9)

Protection against liquid ingress

First Digit - Solid Protection

Level Protection Description
IP0X No Protection No protection against contact and ingress of objects
IP1X ≥50mm Protection against solid objects over 50mm
IP2X ≥12.5mm Protection against solid objects over 12.5mm
IP3X ≥2.5mm Protection against solid objects over 2.5mm
IP4X ≥1.0mm Protection against solid objects over 1.0mm
IP5X Dust Protected Protection against dust limited ingress
IP6X Dust Tight Total protection against dust

What is IP Code Test Equipment?

Understanding IP Code Testing

IP (Ingress Protection) Code Test Equipment is essential for evaluating and certifying the protection levels of electrical enclosures. These specialized tools help manufacturers ensure their products meet international safety standards.

Protection Against Solid Objects

Tests resistance to dust, debris, and accidental contact using standardized probes ranging from 50mm to 1mm.

Water Ingress Testing

Verifies protection against water exposure through various methods including dripping, spraying, and immersion tests.

Common IP Ratings Explained

Rating Protection Level
IP65 Dust-tight and protected against water jets
IP67 Dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion
IP68 Dust-tight and protected against continuous immersion
IP1X 2X 3X 4X Test Probes

IP1X/2X/3X/4X Test Probes

IP Test Probe Kit is a set of tools used to determine the degrees of protection provided by product enclosure against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid foreign objects. lt consists of access probes and object probes, which are required to be pushed against or inserted through any openings of the enclosure with the specified forces during testing. The access probes are used to simulate in a conventional manner a part of a person or a tool held by an operator to confirm whether there is sufficient clearance from hazardous parts. The object probes are applied to simulate solid foreign objects to confirm the possibility of ingress into an enclosure. >>>More

IP1X test probe - 50.0 mm diameter sphere

Used to test protection against access with the back of hand or solid foreign objects. The sphere probe has a diameter of 50mm, complying with IEC60529 standard requirements.

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IP2X access probe - Jointed test finger

Jointed test finger simulates potential finger access into equipment, used to verify protection against finger contact with hazardous parts.

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IP2X object probe - 12.5 mm diameter sphere

Used to test protection against solid foreign objects. The sphere probe has a diameter of 12.5mm to verify equipment protection against small solid objects.

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IP3X test probe - Test rod

Test rod with 2.5mm diameter, used to verify equipment protection against tools, wires and other slender objects.

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IP4X test probe - Test wire

Test wire with 1.0mm diameter, used to verify equipment protection against fine wires, ensuring higher level protection requirements.

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Power indicator

Power indicator displays equipment operating status, helping operators monitor equipment operation in real-time.

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Water Ingress Testing Equipment

IPX1/IPX2 Drip Test

Equipment designed for testing protection against vertically falling water drops and tilted drops up to 15°. Simulates exposure to rain and dripping water.

IPX3/IPX4 Oscillating Tube Test device

Oscillating tube and spray nozzle apparatus for testing protection against water spraying and splashing from multiple angles.

IPX5/IPX6 Jet Test

High-pressure water jet testing equipment to verify protection against water jets from any direction. Uses standardized nozzles and controlled pressure.

IPX7/IPX8 Immersion Test

Immersion tanks and depth control systems for temporary and continuous immersion testing. Ensures water-tight sealing at specified depths.

IPX9 IPX9K High-pressure and Steam-jet Test Chamber

The IPX9/IPX9K test chamber is designed for testing protection against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets.Confirm to standards:IEC60529,ISO20653 and so on.

IPX3 IPX4 Spray Nozzle Hand-held Device

The IPX3/IPX4 spray nozzle hand-held device is designed for testing protection against spraying and splashing water according to IEC 60529 standard Figure5.

Water Ingress Testing Equipment

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