IP protection classes
Overview of IP protection classes

Robust servers for industrial environments

IP protection classes are used to show the suitability of a device for rougher environments. Our industrial servers are built according to these standards to ensure the functionality of your hardware in harsh environments and help you select the right server for your needs.

Built according to IP protection class standards

Using sensitive IT equipment in difficult environmental conditions and demanding use cases requires greater protection from external influences like dust and liquids. Those looking for a robust industrial PC for tough environments can easily see how resilient a server is by checking its IP code (IP = International Protection).

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At Thomas-Krenn, we build our servers to IP protection standards. We can even certify systems for their respective standard if desired. IP codes consist of two digits: The first relates to the system's dirt and dust resistance; the second represents its resistance to water. The higher the digit, the more resistant the server is. 

For instance, IP5X and higher ratings provide complete protection for the respective system against dust; an IPX4 rating provides protection against water splashes from any direction. In industrial environments, the most popular classification is IP54, as this rating provides sufficient protection for most use cases. But if you need a more robust system, Thomas-Krenn can help you here too: We offer various industrial servers with IP protection classes up to IP67.

You can browse all of our IPC systems here.

Our overview of IP protection classes:

  • IP54: Protected from limited dust ingress and water spray
  • IP55: Protected from limited dust ingress and low pressure water jets from any direction
  • IP56: Protected from limited dust ingress and higher-pressure water jets
  • IP57: Protected from limited dust ingress and limited submersions
  • IP58: Protected from limited dust ingress and longer, deeper submersions
  • IP59: Protected from limited dust ingress and high-pressure water jets
  • IP60: Dust-proof
  • IP61: Dust-proof and protected against vertically falling drops
  • IP62: Dust-proof and protected against dripping water with up to 15° tilt
  • IP63: Dust-proof and protected against spraying water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
  • IP64: Dust-proof and protected against water spray from any direction
  • IP65: Dust-proof and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction
  • IP66: Dust-proof and protected against higher-pressure water jets
  • IP67: Dust-proof and protected against water ingress for limited submersions

The IP protection classes and their meaning
 

First digit  Solid particle protection   Second digit Liquid ingress protection
0 No protection   0 No protection
1 Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of
> 50 mm
  1 Protection against dripping water (vertically falling drops)
2 Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of
> 12.5 mm
  2 Protection against dripping water with up to 15° tilt
3 Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of
> 2.5 mm
  3 Protection against spraying water at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
4 Protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects with a diameter of
> 1 mm
  4 Protection against water splashes
5 Dust protected   5 Protection against water jets
6 Dust-proof   6 Protection against higher powered water jets
      7 Protection against limited submersion (up to 1m)
      8 Protection against submersion at greater depths and durations
      9 Protection against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets