No. IP54 protects against dust and splashing water, not against a water jet. If the machine is washed down or stands outdoors, choose IP65 or higher.

What is the difference between IP67 and IP68?

Both are dust-tight. IP67 is tested for temporary immersion, IP68 for continuous immersion under conditions stated by the manufacturer, such as depth and duration.

Can I route cables with connectors through watertight?

Yes. With split cable entry frames and split glands you insert the cable connector and all. Nothing needs to be disconnected and the warranty on pre-terminated cables remains valid.

Do I always achieve the rated protection?

Only if the grommet matches the cable diameter and unused openings are closed with a blind grommet. With some frames the rating also depends on the grommet: with multi-hole grommets it is sometimes one step lower.

Waterproof cable entries.IP65 to IP68.

For control cabinets and machines that are washed down or stand outdoors. 35 versions rated IP65, IP66 or IP68, also for pre-terminated cables.

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Protection rating

What do IP65, IP66 and IP68 mean?

The first digit refers to dust, the second to water. From IP65 upwards a cable entry is dust-tight and resists a water jet.

IP54: Dust-protected, splashing waterNot waterproof: protects against splashes, not against a water jet.
IP65: Dust-tight, water jetsResists a water jet from any direction.
IP66: Dust-tight, powerful water jetsFor machines that are cleaned with a powerful jet.
IP67: Dust-tight, temporary immersionBriefly immersed without water getting in.
IP68: Dust-tight, continuous immersionContinuously under water, under conditions set by the manufacturer.

Versions

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