IP34
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IP34 is an ingress protection code that ensures protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 4.
Solid 3
> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid 4
Splashing Water (all directions)
What IP34 means
The IP code IP34 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 3, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 4, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP34 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 3 means the enclosure is > 2.5 mm — tool / wire. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a tool. Protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (2.5 mm rigid test wire) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance.
For liquid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure resists splashing water (all directions). Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 l/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum.
IP34 vs IP35: the higher rating adds water jets. IP34 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and water-jet resistant — a major upgrade for outdoor use. When specifying IP34 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.
Full specification table
| Parameter | Solid digit (3) | Liquid digit (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire | Splashing Water (all directions) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a tool. Protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against splashing water. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | Access probe (2.5 mm rigid test wire) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance. | Oscillating tube swinging 180° with 0.4 L/min per hole; enclosure on turntable; 5 minutes minimum. |
| Object size / water pressure | 2.5 mm rod | 50–100 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm |
| Test duration | Per standard | 5 minutes |
Typical applications
Sheltered outdoor fixtures
Covered industrial equipment
Bathroom zone fixtures
Covered outdoor lighting
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP34
IP34 splash-proof enclosure
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