IPluokituksissa

IPluokituksissa refers to IP classifications, a system for rating the protective enclosures of electrical equipment. The acronym IP stands for ingress protection and is defined by the IEC standard IEC 60529. A two-digit code follows: the first digit indicates protection against solids, the second against liquids. The solids digit ranges 0 to 6; the liquids digit 0 to 8. Some variants use X when a digit has not been specified, and the suffix K appears in IP69K for high-pressure cleaning.

Common examples include IP54, IP65, IP67 and IP68. IP54 means dust-protected and splash-resistant; IP65 is dust-tight and protected against water jets; IP67 is protected against immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes; IP68 is rated for longer immersion, as defined by the manufacturer. IP69K specifies protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, used in specific industries.

IP-luokituksissa are used to indicate suitability for different environments in product labeling, procurement, and warranty terms. They are widely applied in consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial equipment. However, the ratings reflect performance under standardized test conditions and do not guarantee protection against all hazards, such as mechanical impact, chemical exposure, or long-term wear. Real-world protection depends on sealing integrity, maintenance, and correct installation. See also IEC 60529 and IP rating in various sectors.