IP01 vs IP06
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP06 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 1 vs 6). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP06 provides no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP06
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP06
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP06
Yes
Submersible
IP01
No
IP06
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP06
Yes
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP06)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP01 and IP06 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP06 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP06 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.