IPX9 testing at Cranage EMC and Safety

The IP (Ingress Protection) code, defined by IEC 60529:1992 + A2:2013, classifies the degree of protection provided by enclosures against solid particles and liquids.

IPX9 is the highest level of ingress protection in the IP rating system, and is crucial for industries requiring equipment to withstand rigorous cleaning processes, such as food processing, medical, and automotive sectors. The 'X' in 'IPX9' signifies that no data is available for solid particle protection, while the '9' indicates resistance to high-pressure, high-temperature 80°c water jets. At Cranage EMC and Safety, we have a large 50m2 indoor test area to allow us to evaluate water ingress to IPX9.

During an IPX9 test, the object is subjected to water jets with a pressure of 80-100 bar and a temperature of up to 80°c, sprayed from various angles to ensure comprehensive protection against water ingress.

Smaller objects are placed on a turntable and subjected to 30 seconds of high pressure spray at 80°c from 4 separate angles ( 0⁰, 30⁰, 60⁰ and 90⁰).

Larger equipment is sprayed using a lance for a set time defined within the test standard.

The strict compliance criteria do not allow any maloperation of the equipment or ingress that can cause an electric shock concern, or safety issue in relation to the reduction of creepages or tracking of live parts.

IP testing forms part of the extensive environmental facilities available at Cranage EMC and Safety, including temperature and humidity, solar radiation and salt spray. Get in touch with our team to discuss your testing requirements.

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