IP36
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026The IP36 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle 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 6.
Solid 3
> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid 6
Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
What IP36 means
The IP code IP36 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, 6, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP36 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 6 means the enclosure resists powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle). Protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is standard nozzle (12.5 mm diameter) at 100 kpa, 100 l/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions.
IP36 vs IP37: the higher rating adds temporary immersion. When specifying IP36 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 (6) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire | Powerful Water Jets (12.5 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 powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 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 (12.5 mm diameter) at 100 kPa, 100 L/min; water aimed at enclosure from all practicable directions. |
| Object size / water pressure | 2.5 mm rod | 100 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
Heavy-rain equipment
Marine deck fixtures
NEMA equivalent
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