IP62 means the enclosure has solid-protection level 6 (Dust-Tight) and liquid-protection level 2 (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt). No ingress of dust whatsoever. Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.

Can IP62 be used outdoors?

No. IP62 only provides dripping water at 15° tilt — it is not suitable for outdoor rain or spray exposure. Use it indoors or in fully enclosed dry locations.

Yes. The first digit 6 means no ingress of dust whatsoever — verified in a dust chamber under reduced internal pressure for 8 hours per IEC 60529.

IP62

Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.

Solid 6

Dust-Tight

Liquid 2

Dripping Water at 15° Tilt

What IP62 means

The IP code IP62 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, 2, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP62 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 2 means the enclosure resists dripping water at 15° tilt. Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position. The test procedure is drip box producing 3 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tilted at 15° in four directions for 2.5 minutes each (10 minutes total).

IP62 vs IP63: the higher rating adds spraying water. When specifying IP62 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 (2)
Protection level	Dust-Tight	Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
Description	Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. No ingress of dust whatsoever.	Protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.
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.	Drip box producing 3 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tilted at 15° in four directions for 2.5 minutes each (10 minutes total).
Object size / water pressure	No dust ingress	0.3 mm/min drip rate
Test distance	Per standard	200 mm above
Test duration	Per standard	10 minutes (2.5 min × 4 positions)

Typical applications

Sheltered outdoor fixtures

Covered industrial equipment

Dusty-environment enclosures

NEMA equivalent

No direct NEMA equivalent — NEMA 250 does not map this combination.

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IP00vsIP62

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IP62

What IP62 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

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Frequently asked questions about IP62

IP62

What IP62 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP62

All IP62 comparisons

Frequently asked questions about IP62

What IP62 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP62

All IP62 comparisons

Frequently asked questions about IP62

What does IP62 mean?

Can IP62 be used outdoors?

Is IP62 dust-tight?

Related IP ratings

What IP62 means

Full specification table

Typical applications

NEMA equivalent

Recommended products for IP62

All IP62 comparisons

Frequently asked questions about IP62

What does IP62 mean?

Can IP62 be used outdoors?

Is IP62 dust-tight?

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