IP60
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026IP60 is dust-tight with no water protection. Used for indoor equipment in very dusty environments that stays completely dry — dust exclusion without any moisture tolerance.
Solid 6
Dust-Tight
Liquid 0
No Protection
What IP60 means
The IP code IP60 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 6, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 0, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP60 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 6 means the enclosure is dust-tight. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. No ingress of dust whatsoever. The test method is dust chamber (talcum powder) for 8 hours (2 hours if equipment is in operation) with enclosure under reduced internal pressure; no dust ingress permitted.
For liquid protection, the digit 0 means the enclosure resists no protection. No special protection against the ingress of water. The test procedure is no test required.
IP60 vs IP65: IP65 adds water-jet resistance. IP60 vs IP6X: identical solid protection; IP6X leaves water unspecified. When specifying IP60 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 (6) | Liquid digit (0) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | Dust-Tight | No Protection |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. No ingress of dust whatsoever. | No special protection against the ingress of water. |
| Test method | Dust chamber (talcum powder) for 8 hours (2 hours if equipment is in operation) with enclosure under reduced internal pressure; no dust ingress permitted. | No test required. |
| Object size / water pressure | No dust ingress | Not applicable |
| Test distance | Per standard | Not applicable |
| Test duration | Per standard | Not applicable |
Typical applications
Dust-heavy indoor enclosures
Cabinet-mounted electronics in dry facilities
Grain silo control panels (dry sections)
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP60
Dust-tight dry enclosure
All IP60 comparisons
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IP06 and IP60 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
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IP09K offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP09K for harsher environments; I
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IP16 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP16 for harsher environments; IP6
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IP24 and IP60 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP25 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP25 for harsher environments; IP6
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IP42 and IP60 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP43 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP43 for harsher environments; IP6
IP44 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP44 for harsher environments; IP6
IP45 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP45 for harsher environments; IP6
IP46 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP46 for harsher environments; IP6
IP47 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP47 for harsher environments; IP6
IP48 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP48 for harsher environments; IP6
IP49K offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP49K for harsher environments; I
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IP51 and IP60 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection
IP52 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP52 for harsher environments; IP6
IP53 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP53 for harsher environments; IP6
IP54 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP54 for harsher environments; IP6
IP55 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP55 for harsher environments; IP6
IP56 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP56 for harsher environments; IP6
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP6
IP58 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP58 for harsher environments; IP6
IP59K offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP59K for harsher environments; I
IP61 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP61 for harsher environments; IP6
IP62 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP62 for harsher environments; IP6
IP63 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP63 for harsher environments; IP6
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IP6
IP65 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP65 for harsher environments; IP6
IP66 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP66 for harsher environments; IP6
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP6
IP68 offers higher overall protection than IP60. Choose IP68 for harsher environments; IP6
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