IK code protection against mechanical impacts

 

The european standard for enclosures (EN 50298) also includes IK impact test. This test is described in EN 50102.

IK code protection against mechanical impact

IK code

Test

00

no protection

01-05

impact < 1 Joule

06

impact 1 Joule (500g out of 20cm)

07

impact 2 Joule (500g out of 40 cm)

08

impact 5 Joule (1,7kg out of 29,5cm)

09

impact 10 Joule (5kg out of 20cm)

10

impact 20 Joule (5kg out of 40 cm)

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