Environmental Testing IEC 60529 : 1981

While the global reference is IEC 60529, the testing framework often aligns with equivalent national standards depending on your target market.

• Global Standard: IEC 60529 (Degrees of protection provided by enclosures).
• Indian Equivalence: IS 12063 (aligned with IEC 60529).
• Note on Versioning: While you referenced 1981, the current industry protocols rely on the latest editions (1989/2013) to ensure acceptance by modern regulatory bodies like BIS and CE.

Any product housed in a casing that operates in a non-sterile environment requires IP testing.

• Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, and wearables.
• Lighting Fixtures: LED street lights, floodlights, and underwater pool lights.
• Industrial Equipment: Control panels, junction boxes, and heavy machinery motors.
• Automotive Components: EV chargers, ECUs, and external sensors.

The "Scope of Testing" is divided into two distinct categories, represented by the two digits in the IP Code.

First Numeral (Solid Ingress):

• IP 1X - 4X: Protection against large objects, fingers, and wires.
• IP 5X - 6X (Dust Chamber): Testing in a specialized dust chamber using talcum powder to verify partial or complete dust-tightness.

Second Numeral (Liquid Ingress):

• IP X1 - X4 (Spray/Splash): Verified using drip boxes, oscillating tubes, or spray nozzles.
• IP X5 - X6 (Jetting): High-pressure water jets directed at the enclosure from all angles.
• IP X7 - X8 (Immersion): Submerging the product in a water tank at specific depths (e.g., 1 meter) for defined durations.

All testing is conducted in laboratories that adhere to the highest quality management systems.

• ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited: Ensuring the results are globally recognized.
• NABL / ILAC Signatory: Reports are valid for BIS registration, CE Marking, and international tenders.

We understand that time-to-market is critical.

• Standard Lead Time: 3 to 5 working days (subject to the specific IP rating requested).
• Express Service: Available for urgent certification needs.

To ensure accurate and repeatable results, we require:

• Main Unit: 1 fully functional unit (or empty enclosure if functionality is not being tested).
• Accessories: Any relevant gaskets, seals, or mounting kits that are part of the final assembly.

Testing costs are variable based on the complexity of the "IP" rating sought.

• Custom Quote: Costs depend on the specific digits (e.g., IP54 is cheaper than IP68) and the size of the product.

Please submit your product specifications for a precise commercial proposal.

To initiate the testing process smoothly, the following documents are needed:

• General Arrangement (GA) Drawing: Showing the product dimensions and material details.
• User Manual/Technical Spec Sheet: Defining the intended use and expected IP rating.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): specifically for the enclosure materials (plastic/metal grade).