IP35
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026Built 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.
Solid 3
> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid 5
Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
What IP35 means
The IP code IP35 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, 5, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP35 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 5 means the enclosure resists water jets (6.3 mm nozzle). Protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is standard nozzle (6.3 mm diameter) at 30 kpa, 12.5 l/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions.
IP35 vs IP36: the higher rating adds powerful water jets. When specifying IP35 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 (5) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire | Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a tool. Protected against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle 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. | Standard nozzle (6.3 mm diameter) at 30 kPa, 12.5 L/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions. |
| Object size / water pressure | 2.5 mm rod | 30 kPa |
| Test distance | Per standard | 3 meters |
| Test duration | Per standard | 1 minute per m², min 3 minutes |
Typical applications
Outdoor equipment
Weather-exposed enclosures
NEMA equivalent
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