IP01 vs IP02
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP02 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 1 vs 2). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP02 provides no protection and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP01 provides no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Engineered to deliver no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP02, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP02
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP02
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP02
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP02
No
Submersible
IP01
No
IP02
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP02
No
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP02)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP02
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP01 and IP02 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP02
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP02 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP02 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP02 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP02 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.