Standard_Parts_Catalogue

| Extract from DIN / ISO Standard Page 2153 Example: Hinges with Safety Switch GN 239.6 → Page 1406 Protection class: IP 67 DIN EN 60529 / VDE 0470-1 IP Protection Classes Exract The IP code indicates the level of protection that a device, such as an electronic switch, receives from its housing. First identification number: Degree of protection against ingress of solid foreign particles (also protection against contact) 1 Protection against ingress of solid foreign particles with a diameter larger than 50 mm, no access with the back of the hand 2 Protection against ingress of solid foreign particles with a diameter larger than 12 mm, no access with the finger 3 Protection against ingress of solid foreign particles with a diameter larger than 2,5 mm, e.g. tools 4 Protection against ingress of solid foreign particles with a diameter larger than 1 mm, e.g. wires 5 Protection against ingress of dust in harmful quantities (dust protection) 6 Protection against any dust penetration (dust-proof) Second identification number: Degree of protection against ingress of water 1 Protection against vertically falling dripping water 2 Protection against dripping water falling at an angle of up to 15° 3 Protection against spray water falling at an angle of up to 60° 4 Protection against water splashing on all sides / spraying water 5 Protection against a water stream, striking from any angle 6 Protection against a strong water stream, striking from any angle 7 Protection against water during temporary submersion (up to 30 minutes, 1 m depth) 8 Protection against water during sustained submersion