IP & IK Rating


Ingress protection ratings (IP)

Defined by IEC 60598

The resistive performance of fittings to solids and liquids is indicated by the IP (Ingress Protection) prefix followed by two numbers.

The first number indicates the measure of protection against the ingress of solids.

For instance: IP2X


The second number indicates the measure of protection against the ingress of liquids.

For instance: IPX5

Impact protection ratings (IK)

Defined by UTE 20010
Degree of Impact Protection EN62262.

IK rating system is an International classification showing degrees of protection provided by luminaires against external mechanical impacts.