IEC has no equivalents
to
UL/NEMA enclosure types 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11
IEC enclosure protection requirements are defined in IEC 60529, Degree of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). This standard defines protection against hazardous contact by personnel and by entry by solids and liquids. Requirements for protection against corrosion and other in-use conditions are covered by the IEC standard for the overall product or by requirement specified by the user.
Within this context, Hexseals® and E-Seels®
would
have the following Maximum IP Rating:
Hexseals®
and
E-Seels® for:
IP
Rating
Toggle Boots
IP 66 / IP 68
Pushbutton Boots
IP 66 / IP 68
Rotary Shaft Seals
IP 66 / IP 68
Rocker Switch Boots
IP 55
Circuit Breaker Boots
(Front Panel Mounted)
IP 66 / IP 68
Circuit Breaker Boots
(Behind Panel Mounted)
IP 20
A dual IP code rating indicates protection against both water jets and water submersion. Rating a product for water immersion ("7" or "8" second digit) does NOT guarantee compliance against water jets from equipment hose down or equal in-use conditions.
