IK code protection against mechanical impacts

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

IK code

Protection against mechanical impact

00

IK code 00

no protection
 

01-05

IK code 01-05

impact < 1 Joule

06

IK code 06

impact 1 Joule (500 g out of 20 cm)

07

IK code 07

impact 2 Joule (500 g out of 40 cm)

08

IK code 08

impact 5 Joule (1.7 kg out of 29.5 cm)

09

IK code 09

impact 10 Joule (5 kg out of 20 cm)

10

IK code 10

impact 20 Joule (5 kg out of 40 cm)