What is IP69k?
IP69K provides the highest level of protection for equipment exposed to extreme cleaning conditions. This classification ensures that devices are completely dustproof and resistant to high-pressure water jets at high temperatures from all angles. IP69K is ideal for use in environments where strict hygiene is required, such as food processing, the pharmaceutical industry, and vehicle lighting.
| IP Classification | Significance: |
| First digit: 6 | Complete protection against dust particles |
| Second digit: 9 | Protection against high-pressure water jets (80 to 100 bar) |
| Additional character: K | Refers to the specific test conditions designed to ensure that the product withstands these intense high-pressure and steam cleaning processes. |
The "K" originates from the German DIN 40050-9 standard and is also included in the ISO 20653 standard for road vehicles.
HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROTECTION
IP69K is considered one of the highest protection levels available. It is often used in environments where hygiene and cleanliness are extremely important. TRALERT® offers various LED lighting solutions with IP68, IP69, and IP69K classifications. This is ideal for a work light that is located where the risk of water ingress is high. There are also various driving lights with high IP ratings. This additional lighting on the top or in the grill of a vehicle must withstand extreme weather conditions and, of course, last a long time.
IP69K includes the most stringent testing method designed to simulate extreme cleaning conditions, particularly in the automotive industry and heavy industrial applications.
WHAT ARE IP RATINGS?
IP classification: “IP” stands for “Ingress Protection.” There are various classifications to distinguish. It is important to note that IP69K is not higher in classification than IP67 or IP68 when it comes to dust protection. From IP67 onwards, the product is protected against dust.
The IP rating indicates whether a device is resistant to the ingress of water, objects, dust, and mechanical stress. This classification is important when equipment is cleaned with high-pressure washing and/or at high temperatures.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IP69K AND IP69
Zowel IP69 als IP69K geven aan dat een product bestand is tegen hoge-temperatuur hogedrukstraalreiniging. Het verschil: IP69K omvat een strengere testmethode die ontworpen is om extreme reinigingsomstandigheden te simuleren. Dit onderscheid is belangrijk bij het bepalen van de exacte omgevingsomstandigheden waaraan de apparatuur zal worden blootgesteld.