Ingress Protection testing, or IP testing, determines a products susceptibility to solid particle ingress (sand or dust) as well as water ingress. The value of trusting Element with your Ingress Protection (IP) testing is clear. Working with our leading Engaged Experts and un rivalled portfolio of testing operations and capacities enables our clients to validate certainty in their products and confidence to go to market quickly and safely, working with a global single source partner. CDG provide IP testing to specifications including RTCA DO 160 (avionics), MIL STD s(military), IEC 60259 and NEMA 250 (electronics), as well as DIN and SAE standards (automotive). The Ingress Protection standard we most commonly test to is BS EN IEC 60529.CDG utilizes calibrated IP testing equipment, including immersion tanks, nozzles and dust specific to the IP rating required. Utilizing purpose built, walk in test chambers, we are also able to test on very large components enclosures. Our Engaged Experts can help with guidance and offer advice on custom testing methods to meet your requirements. Ingress Protection Testing Methods, IP Testing (IEC60529), IEC60529 is an international standard designed to give products a determined International Protection Marking according to the IP Code rating. This standard tests the sealing effectiveness of enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion of solid particles and liquid. Electrical Enclosure Rating Testing (NEMA 250 and UL 50E), Specific to North America, NEMA 250 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) ratings cover additional product features and tests such as functionality under construction requirements, electrical enclosures for hazardous areas and industrial applications against environmental hazards such as water, dust, oil or corrosive atmospheres. High Pressure Steam Jet Cleaning (DIN 40050 9), Covers degrees of protection of electrical equipment of road vehicles against foreign objects, water and access. Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method (ASTM D951), ASTMD951 is used to determine the water resistance of shipping containers and determines their ability to resist deterioration caused by water and the containers ability to protect contents from water. Frequently used in conjunction with other tests such as drop test, inclined impact test, vibration or compression tests. An IP rating is made up of two parts, the first part is solid particle protection which indicates the level of protection the enclosure has from ingress of solid foreign objects and dust. The second part is water ingress protection which designates the level of protection the enclosure provides against the ingress of water. The more effective the protection of the enclosure, the higher the IP rating. Ingress protection testing (IP testing) helps to determine a products susceptibility to solid particle (including dust) ingress and liquid (water) ingress. Within the IEC 60529 standard there is an international classification system to test the sealing effectiveness of enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion of solid particles and liquid. Selecting and testing to an ingress protection rating also known as IP Rating establishes your product's level of protection from water, dust or intrusion.
Product details
Testing For | Ingress protection( Liquid & solid particales ) |
Technique | IEC60529 |
Device/Equipment Type | Any |
Property Size | IEC60529 |
Number Of Devices | 1 |
Usage/Application | Any |