IP06 vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP06 and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 6 vs 0). IP06 is rated for no protection and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle), while IP5X provides dust-protected and no protection.
With IP06, an enclosure receives no protection against solid objects 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 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 6.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP06
0 — No Protection
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP06
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP06
No
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP06
Yes
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP06
No
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP06
Yes
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP06 vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP06
Level 0 — No Protection
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP06 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP5X is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP06
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP06 provides "Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)" (level 6), while IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP06 is 6 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP06 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP06 for harsher environments; IP5X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.