IP69K vs IP62
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP69K and IP62 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 9K vs 2). IP69K is rated for dust-tight and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP62 provides dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt.
IP69K is dust-tight and resists high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. The highest IP rating, required for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical washdown environments.
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)
IP69K
6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP69K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Dust-tight
IP69K
Yes
IP62
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP69K
Yes
IP62
No
Submersible
IP69K
Yes
IP62
No
Outdoor suitable
IP69K
Yes
IP62
No
The exact difference (IP69K vs IP62)
Solid protection
IP69K
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
Both IP69K and IP62 share the same solid protection: Dust-Tight.
Liquid protection
IP69K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IP69K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). IP69K provides 7 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP69K offers higher overall protection than IP62. Choose IP69K for harsher environments; IP62 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.