IP59K vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP59K and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 2). IP59K is rated for dust-protected and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
The IP59K classification guarantees dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) 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 5 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) 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 IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP59K
5 — Dust-Protected
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP59K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP59K
Limited
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP59K
Yes
IP62
No
Submersible
IP59K
Yes
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP59K
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP59K vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP59K
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP59K provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP62 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP59K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP59K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP59K provides 7 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP59K offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.