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International Protection Marking — IP rate

International Protection Marking — IP rate
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International Protection Marking — IP rate

2022-05-26

What is IP rate? IP rate defined the degree of protection, according to the international standard IEC 60529 (EN 60529).
The standard regulated the Item's ability protection provided against the solid objects, dust and liquid water.
The rating consists of the letters IP followed by two digits.

The first digit the protection level of solid object such as tools, fingers, or dust.

First Digit Protection
0 No protection.
1 Protected against solid objects above 50mm diameter.
2 Protected against solid objects above 12mm diameter.
3 Protected against solid objects above 2.5mm diameter.
4 Protected against solid objects above 1mm diameter.
5 Protected from the amount of dust, no harmful deposits.
6 Totally protected.
 

The second digit indicates the protection of the liquid water.

Second Digit Protection
0 No protection.
1 Protected against falling water drops.
2 Protected against falling water drops up to 15 degrees.
3 Protected against spraying water up to 60 degrees such as rain.
4 Protected against splashing water.
5 Protected against low pressure jets of water from all directions
6 Protected against high pressure jets of water from all directions
7 Protected against the effects of immersion In water at 1m for 30 minutes.
8 Protected against the effects of immersion In water at 1m for long periods.
 

Benson Energy Saving Technology developed IP65 high protection recessed down light, apply to outdoor commercial areas such as restaurant, department store, shops, hotel, or more.
IP65 recessed down light using COB light source with flicker-free uniform light, and protection against dust and rain wash.


 

Product link: https://www.best-energysaving-tech.com/en/product_detail/IP65_recessed_spotlight.html