IP01 vs IP36
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP01 and IP36 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 1 vs 6). IP01 is rated for no protection and vertically dripping water, while IP36 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
IP01 provides no protection against solid objects and protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
The IP36 classification guarantees protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against powerful water jets. Water projected in powerful jets by a 12.5 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 3 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP01
0 — No Protection
IP36
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP01
1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP36
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP01
No
IP36
No
Water-jet resistant
IP01
No
IP36
Yes
Submersible
IP01
No
IP36
No
Outdoor suitable
IP01
No
IP36
Yes
The exact difference (IP01 vs IP36)
Solid protection
IP01
Level 0 — No Protection
IP36
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP01 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP36 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP36 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP01
Level 1 — Vertically Dripping Water
IP36
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP01 handles 0.1 mm/min drip rate (Vertically Dripping Water), while IP36 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP36 provides 5 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP36 offers higher overall protection than IP01. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IP01 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.