IP Ratings for Electrical Enclosures
The IP rating (or International Protection Rating, also referred to as Ingress Protection Rating) consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. It is defined by IEC 60529 and classifies the degree of protection against the intrusion of a solid object (e.g. hands, fingers, screwdriver and dust) as the first numeral and protection against water as the second numeral. IP ratings are often specified for projects and it is important to know that generally any IP rating higher than the one specified will be sufficient for the application. For example, if IP56 is specified you could use IP66, but not IP65 (as the 2nd numeral indicating water protection is too low). For a full description of what each numeral means, see our IP Rating Chart (pdf). B&R Enclosures industrial products are rated at the following: –
- IP30 – An access probe of 2.5mm diameter shall not penetrate but no protection against water damage.
- IP34 – An access probe of 2.5mm diameter shall not penetrate and protected against water splashed from all directions. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP42 – An access probe of 1.0mm diameter shall not penetrate and protected against sprays to 60°. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP54 – Limited ingress of dust permitted (no harmful deposit) and protected against water splashed from all directions. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP55 – Limited ingress of dust permitted (no harmful deposit) and protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP56 – Limited ingress of dust permitted (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP65 – Totally protected against the ingress of dust and protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP66 – Totally protected against the ingress of dust and protected against strong jets of water. Limited ingress permitted.
- IP67 – Totally protected against the ingress of dust and protected against the effects of temporary immersion between 15cm and 1m.
Enclosure Selection by IP Rating
Use the dropdown boxes below to filter all our industrial enclosures based on the IP rating you need and your material requirements.Link | Description | IP Rating Required | Actual IP | Material | |
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Polynova PJ | Adaptable box | IP55, IP34 | IP55 | Plastic | |
Polynova PM | Modular enclosure | IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP65 | Plastic | |
Polynova PD | Hinged door enclosure | IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP65 | Plastic | |
Polynova PC | Modular enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Plastic | |
Polynova PN | Hinged lid enclosure with lid | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Plastic | |
Polynova PS | Adaptable box | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Plastic | |
Polynova PU | For use in harsh environments and for easy inspection | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Plastic | |
Connector TE | Termination enclosure with screwed lid | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Connector TE | Termination enclosure with screwed lid | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Connector TE | Termination enclosure with screwed lid and mounting flange | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Forte FR | Low cost general purpose enclosure | IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP65 | Steel | |
Universal NI | General purpose, wall mount enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Universal NI | General purpose, wall mount enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Universal DD | Double door enclosure | IP55, IP34 | IP55 | Steel | |
Universal DD | Double door enclosure | IP55, IP34 | IP55 | Stainless steel | |
Monarch IP | Multiple application enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Monarch IP | Multiple application enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Aluminium | |
Monarch IP | Multiple application enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
iLINQ | Bayable enclosure system | IP55, IP34 | IP55 | Steel | |
Signature SE | Switchboard building system | IP55, IP34 | IP43/IP55 | Steel | |
Infinity 3G | Switchboard building system | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66/IP34/IP2X | Steel | |
Infinity 3G | Switchboard building system | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66/IP34/IP2X | Aluminium | |
Infinity 3G | Switchboard building system | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66/IP34/IP2X | Stainless steel | |
Universal Panelboard | Switchboard building system | IP66 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Universal Panelboard | Switchboard building system | IP66 | IP66 | Steel | |
Monarch SMB | Small main board | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Monarch SMB | Small main board | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Incline SR | Sloping roof enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Bowen BW | Mining enclosure with sloping roof | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Pilbara SP | Mining enclosure with sloping roof | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Pilbara SP | Mining enclosure with sloping roof | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Pilbara SP | Mining enclosure with sloping roof | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel painted | |
Lambert LB | Mining enclosure with sunshades | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Finucane FI | Typically used for local control stations, mini control consoles and motor isolators in conveyor runs. | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Miner ME | Mining enclosure for blasting applications | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Hedland PH | 15 degree sloping roof enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Hedland PH | 15 degree sloping roof enclosure | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel | |
Field FC | Infrastructure Cabinet | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Steel | |
Field FC | Infrastructure Cabinet | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Aluminium | |
Field FC | Infrastructure Cabinet | IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34 | IP66 | Stainless steel, Stainless steel painted |