IP06 vs IP29K
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IP29K are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 2) and liquid protection (level 6 vs 9K). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IP29K provides > 12.5 mm — finger and high-pressure, high-temp water jets.
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.
With IP29K, an enclosure receives protection against solid objects larger than 12.5 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 2 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IP29K
2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP29K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IP29K
No
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IP29K
Yes
Submersible
IP06
No
IP29K
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IP29K
Yes
The exact difference (IP06 vs IP29K)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP29K
Level 2 — > 12.5 mm — Finger
IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP29K provides "> 12.5 mm — Finger" (level 2). IP29K is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP29K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP06 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)), while IP29K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets). IP29K provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP29K offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP29K for harsher environments; IP06 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.