Electric motor IP (ingress protection) classification is a measure of the capacity of the motor to resist ingress of dust and of water. Objects, dust, or water may enter the motor providing they cannot have any detrimental effect upon its operation.
What is IP 55 in motor?
IP 55 Enclosure Characteristics:
Protection from dirt, dust, oil, and other non-corrosive material. Complete protection from contact with enclosed equipment. Protection from water, up to water projected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction. Available in aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel.
What is IP of motor?
Electric motor IP (ingress protection) classification is a measure of the capacity of the motor to resist ingress of dust and of water. Objects, dust, or water may enter the motor providing they cannot have any detrimental effect upon its operation.
Which IP rating is best?
What is an IP Rating?
- What do the two digits in an IP Rating mean? The rating consists of the letters IP followed by two digits, the higher the number the better the protection. …
- IP65 = First Digit – Solids. …
- IP65 = Second Digit – Liquids.
Is IP65 better than IP44?
IP44 rated light fittings are good for wall ligthing (especially if they are covered by a roof extention or something), but it is best for a light fitting to be IP65 rated, that is, to be waterproof and sealed for any dust and water particles.
What is IP rating IP44?
An IP44 rating means that your product will be protected from solid particles that are over 1mm in size and from low velocity sprays of water from every direction.