IP06 vs IP35
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IP35 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 6 vs 5). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IP35 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP35, it pairs solid level 3 with liquid level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IP35
No
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IP35
Yes
Submersible
IP06
No
IP35
No
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IP35
Yes
The exact difference (IP06 vs IP35)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP35 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP35 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP06 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)), while IP35 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP06 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP35 offers higher overall protection than IP06. Choose IP35 for harsher environments; IP06 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.