What is IP65,IP67,IP68 | Difference between IP65,IP67,IP68

This page compares IP65 vs IP67 vs IP68 and mentions difference between IP65, IP67 and IP68. These terms are related to ratings for outer casing of LED drivers.

1ST Digit Solid Object Protection 2ND Digit Water Protection
0 Not protected 0 Not protected
1 Protected against solid objects greater than 50 mm (e.g. accidental bump of hand) 1 Protected againt vertically dripping water
2 Protected against solid objects greater than 12.5 mm (e.g. fingers) 2 Protected against sprays of water when tilted upto 15 degrees vertically
3 Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5 mm (e.g. tools and wires) 3 Protected against sprays of water when tilted upto 60 degrees vertically
4 Protected against solid objects greater than 1mm (e.f. small wires) 4 Protected against water sprayed in all directions
5 Protected againt dust 5 Protected against low pressure jetting water from all directions
6 Dust tight (total protection) 6 Protected against powerfully jetting water from all directions
7 Protected against temporary immersion in water (under 30 minutes)
8 Protected against continuous immersion in water

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IP67 meaning

➨From the table, IP65 refers to "Product has protection against dust and powerfully jetting water from all the directions".
➨From the table, IP67 refers to "Product has protection against dust and temporary immersion in water".
➨From the table, IP68 refers to "Product has protection against dust and continuous immersion in water".


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