IP5X
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Solid 5
Dust-Protected
Liquid 0
No Protection
What IP5X means
The IP code IP5X is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 5, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, X, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP5X can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 5 means the enclosure is dust-protected. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Dust ingress is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in a quantity sufficient to interfere with satisfactory operation of the equipment or impair safety. The test method is dust chamber (talcum powder) for 8 hours with enclosure under reduced internal pressure; dust ingress acceptable only if it does not impair operation or safety.
For liquid protection, the digit X means the enclosure resists no protection. No special protection against the ingress of water. The test procedure is no test required.
IP5X vs IP6X: IP6X permits no dust ingress at all. When specifying IP5X 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 (5) | Liquid digit (X) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | Dust-Protected | No Protection |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Dust ingress is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in a quantity sufficient to interfere with satisfactory operation of the equipment or impair safety. | No special protection against the ingress of water. |
| Test method | Dust chamber (talcum powder) for 8 hours with enclosure under reduced internal pressure; dust ingress acceptable only if it does not impair operation or safety. | No test required. |
| Object size / water pressure | Limited dust ingress | Not applicable |
| Test distance | Per standard | Not applicable |
| Test duration | Per standard | Not applicable |
Typical applications
Dusty indoor industrial enclosures
Cabinet-mounted electronics
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP5X
Dust-protected cabinet
All IP5X comparisons
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IP23 and IP5X offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
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IP27 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP27 for harsher environments; IP5
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IP32 and IP5X offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP33 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP33 for harsher environments; IP5
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IP41 and IP5X offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP42 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP42 for harsher environments; IP5
IP43 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP43 for harsher environments; IP5
IP44 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP44 for harsher environments; IP5
IP45 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IP5
IP46 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP46 for harsher environments; IP5
IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP5
IP48 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IP5
IP49K offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP49K for harsher environments; I
IP50 and IP5X offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP51 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP51 for harsher environments; IP5
IP52 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP52 for harsher environments; IP5
IP53 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP53 for harsher environments; IP5
IP54 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP54 for harsher environments; IP5
IP55 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP55 for harsher environments; IP5
IP56 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IP5
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP5
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP5
IP59K offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I
IP60 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP60 for harsher environments; IP5
IP61 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IP5
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP5
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP5
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP5
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP5
IP66 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IP5
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP5
IP68 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP68 for harsher environments; IP5
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