Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN 60529 IP degree of protection tests
The Testing Laboratory of J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. in Siemianowice Śląskie carries out professional tests of the degree of protection according to the EN 60529 standard provided by enclosures of machines (including rotating) and devices, called IP degrees.
We carry out IP degree of protection tests in accordance with accredited methodologies according to standard requirements:
- PN-EN 60529,
- EN 60529,
- IEC 60529,
- PN-EN IEC 60034-5,
- EN IEC 60034-5,
- IEC 60034-5,
- ISO 20653.
To obtain a quotation for testing and certification of the IP degree of protection, or if you have any other questions related to the testing, please contact us:
- Call: +48 58 766-99-00 ; +48 32 730-82-00; +48 32 730-83-16,
or - Write an e-mail: siemianowice_marketing@jsh.com.pl
Both before, that is, at the quotation stage, and during service implementation, technical and commercial representatives who speak Polish, English and German are available to you.
- Polish and English languages: Patryk Powaga – +48 785-230-530; ppowaga@jsh.com.pl
- Polish and English languages: Tomasz Kress – +48 667-970-009; tkress@jsh.com.pl
- Polish, English and German languages: Wojciech Pacześniak – +48 785-230-460; wpaczesniak@jsh.com.pl
- Polish language: Michał Zarzycki – +48 697-837-788; mzarzycki@jsh.com.pl
IP test characteristics according to EN 60529
| First characteristic numeral (solids and dust) | |
| Numeral | Degree of protection |
| 0 | non protected |
| 1 | protected against access to dangerous parts with the back of the hand
protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 50 mm and greater |
| 2 | protected against access to hazardous parts by finger
protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 12.5 mm and greater |
| 3 | protected against access to hazardous parts with a tool
protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 2.5 mm and greater |
| 4 | protected against access to hazardous parts by wire
protected against solid foreign objects with a diameter of 1 mm and greater |
| 5 | protected against access to hazardous parts by wire
dust protected |
| 6 | protected against access to hazardous parts by wire
dust-tight protected |
| Second characteristic numeral (water) (in accordance with EN 60529:2003) | |
| Numeral | Degree of protection |
| 0 | non protected |
| 1 | protected against vertically falling water drops |
| 2 | protected against vertically falling water drops when the enclosure is tilted by any angle up to 15° from the vertical in either side |
| 3 | protected against spraying water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical on either side |
| 4 | protected against splashing water from any direction |
| 5 | protected against water jets (12.5 l/min) pouring onto the enclosure from any side/direction |
| 6 | protected against powerful jets of water (100 l/min) pouring on the enclosure from any side/direction |
| 7 | protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water (30 minutes at a depth of 0.15 m above the top of the enclosure or 1 m above the bottom for enclosures lower than 0.85 m) |
| 8 | protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water (enclosure continuously immersed in water, under conditions agreed between manufacturer and user, but more severe than for numeral 7) |
| 9 | protected against flooding by a high pressure water jet /protected against high pressure and temperature water jets (80-100 bar and +80°C) in accordance with standard DIN 40050 |
What is our IP degree of protection certification service?
We provide reliable confirmation of the degree of protection in the full range of the first and second characteristic numeral IP1x÷IP6x and IPx1÷IPx9k according to EN 60529.
The result of IP degree of protection testing completed with a positive result is an accredited test report confirming that the enclosure provides adequate protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects, dust and water (from dropping to high-pressure and temperature jets).
In addition, on the basis of the above report, the Certification Body J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. in Siemianowice Śląskie can issue a certificate of conformity to EN 60529 confirming the IP degree of protection of enclosures.
On the basis of these documents, manufacturers can declare IP protection codes for their products. Correct identification of the code – IP degree of protection is necessary for users to correctly determine the intended use of a device or machine enclosure and the conditions for its use.
J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. Testing Laboratory together with the Certification Body in Siemianowice Śląskie is a unique organisation which comprehensively carries out laboratory tests of technical products and conducts assessment of these products ending with a certificate.
We are convinced that by providing us with the service of testing the IP degree of protection according to the EN 60529 standard, you will be in good hands. We will provide our service with the highest quality, and after its completion, you will receive the test results and a certificate for the IP degree of protection.
The Certification Body of J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. has the European Union Notification (NB 2057) and accreditation of the Polish Centre for Accreditation (AC 149), while the Testing Laboratory of J.S. Hamilton Poland Sp. z o.o. is accredited by the Polish Centre for Accreditation (AB 1552).