Anarchy
Mechanical
- Sep 4, 2007
- 16
I am getting mixed responses regarding whether higher IP ratings automatically qualify for the lower ratings, for example is a IP68 rated device always suitable for an IP56 application?
The first figure relating to ingress of foreign objects logically seems higher is better but what about ingress of water could it be argued a jet of water with force behind it is more intrusive than immersion in water?
The first figure relating to ingress of foreign objects logically seems higher is better but what about ingress of water could it be argued a jet of water with force behind it is more intrusive than immersion in water?