IP08 vs IP35
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP08 and IP35 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 8 vs 5). IP08 is rated for no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified), while IP35 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
Built to withstand no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the manufacturer.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP08, it pairs solid level 0 with liquid level 8.
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)
IP08
0 — No Protection
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP08
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP08
No
IP35
No
Water-jet resistant
IP08
Yes
IP35
Yes
Submersible
IP08
Yes
IP35
No
Outdoor suitable
IP08
Yes
IP35
Yes
The exact difference (IP08 vs IP35)
Solid protection
IP08
Level 0 — No Protection
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP08 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP35 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP35 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP08
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP08 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)), while IP35 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP08 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP08 and IP35 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.