Enclosures: IP ratings and what you need to know

摘要

Manufacturers of enclosures are required to provide an IP rating for every product, which allows designers and installers to ensure that they select the correct product for each application. But what exactly do all the numbers mean? and how can you be sure you have made the correct choice? Chris Lloyd, General Manager for Spelsberg els UK, offers an insight into IP ratings and how it affects product selection.