IP Ratings

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.
LinkDescriptionIP Rating RequiredActual IPMaterial
Polynova PJAdaptable boxIP55, IP34IP55PlasticPolynova PJ
Polynova PM Modular enclosureIP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP65PlasticPolynova PM
Polynova PDHinged door enclosureIP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP65PlasticPolynova PD
Polynova PCModular enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66PlasticPolynova PC
Polynova PNHinged lid enclosure with lidIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66PlasticPolynova PN
Polynova PSAdaptable boxIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66PlasticPolynova PS
Polynova PUFor use in harsh environments and for easy inspectionIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66PlasticPolynova PU
Connector TETermination enclosure with screwed lidIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelConnector TE - Steel
Connector TETermination enclosure with screwed lidIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelConnector TE - Stainless Steel
Connector TETermination enclosure with screwed lid and mounting flangeIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelConnector TE - Stainless Steel with Mounting Flange
Forte FRLow cost general purpose enclosureIP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP65SteelForte FR
Universal NIGeneral purpose, wall mount enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelUniversal NI - Zinc Coated Steel
Universal NIGeneral purpose, wall mount enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelUniversal NI - 316SS
Universal DDDouble door enclosureIP55, IP34IP55SteelUniversal DD - Zinc coated steel
Universal DDDouble door enclosureIP55, IP34IP55Stainless steelUniversal DD - Stainless Steel
Monarch IPMultiple application enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelMonarch IP - Zinc Coated Steel
Monarch IPMultiple application enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66AluminiumMonarch IP - Aluminium
Monarch IPMultiple application enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelMonarch IP - 316SS
iLINQBayable enclosure systemIP55, IP34IP55SteeliLINQ - Bayable Cabinet
Signature SESwitchboard building systemIP55, IP34IP43/IP55SteelSignature SE - Switchboard Building System
Infinity 3GSwitchboard building systemIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66/IP34/IP2XSteelInfinity 3G - Switchboard Building System
Infinity 3GSwitchboard building systemIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66/IP34/IP2XAluminiumInfinity 3G - Switchboard Building System
Infinity 3GSwitchboard building systemIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66/IP34/IP2XStainless steelInfinity 3G - Switchboard Building System
Universal PanelboardSwitchboard building systemIP66IP66Stainless steelUniversal-panelboard
Universal PanelboardSwitchboard building systemIP66IP66SteelUniversal-panelboard
Monarch SMBSmall main boardIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelCT Metering
Monarch SMBSmall main boardIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelCT Metering
Incline SRSloping roof enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelIncline SR
Bowen BWMining enclosure with sloping roofIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelBowen Series
Pilbara SPMining enclosure with sloping roofIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelPilbara SP
Pilbara SPMining enclosure with sloping roofIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelPilbara SP
Pilbara SPMining enclosure with sloping roofIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steel paintedPilbara SP
Lambert LBMining enclosure with sunshadesIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelLambert LB - 316SS
Finucane FITypically used for local control stations, mini control consoles and motor isolators in conveyor runs.IP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelFinucane FI - 316SS
Miner MEMining enclosure for blasting applicationsIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelMiner ME - Zinc Coated Steel
Hedland PH15 degree sloping roof enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelHedland PH - 316 Stainless Steel
Hedland PH15 degree sloping roof enclosureIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steelHedland PH - 316 Stainless Steel
Field FCInfrastructure CabinetIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66SteelField FC enclosure
Field FCInfrastructure CabinetIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66AluminiumField FC enclosure
Field FCInfrastructure CabinetIP66, IP65, IP56, IP55, IP34IP66Stainless steel, Stainless steel paintedField FC enclosure