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PROTECTION TYPES AND INSULATION CLASSES

Luminaires and other electrical appliances have a housing
that protects live parts from contact, moisture or other
environmental influences. This protection depends on the
respective area of application. In order to have an overview
of the suitable application, all devices are assigned to a
classified protection type and an insulation class.

IP67

protection against water
protection against foreign bodies and contact

code letters

1. digit protection against foreign bodies and contact 2. digit protection against water

0 no protection 0 no protection
1 large foreign bodies [Ø > 50 mm] 1 protection against vertically falling dripping water
large body parts [e.g. back of the hand]
2 medium-sized foreign bodies [Ø > 12 mm] 2 protection against dripping water falling at an angle
finger [up to 15°].
3 small foreign bodies [Ø > 2,5 mm] 3 protection against water spray up to 60° from vertical
tools and wires [Ø > 2,5 mm]
4 granular foreign bodies [Ø > 1 mm] 4 protection against splashing water on all sides
tools and wires [Ø > 1 mm]
5 dust deposit 5 protection against jet water
complete protection against accidental contact
6 dust entry 6 protection against strong jets of water
complete protection against accidental contact
7 protection against temporary immersion

8 protection against permanent immersion

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