Fachwissen
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 |
| no protection |
01-05 |
| impact < 1 Joule |
06 |
| impact 1 Joule (500 g out of 20 cm) |
07 |
| impact 2 Joule (500 g out of 40 cm) |
08 |
| impact 5 Joule (1.7 kg out of 29.5 cm) |
09 |
| impact 10 Joule (5 kg out of 20 cm) |
10 |
| impact 20 Joule (5 kg out of 40 cm) |
