IP19K vs IP35
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP19K and IP35 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 3) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 5). IP19K is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IP35 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
Under IEC 60529, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP35, it pairs solid level 3 with liquid level 5.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP19K
No
IP35
No
Water-jet resistant
IP19K
Yes
IP35
Yes
Submersible
IP19K
Yes
IP35
No
Outdoor suitable
IP19K
Yes
IP35
Yes
The exact difference (IP19K vs IP35)
Solid protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IP35 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3). IP35 is 2 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IP35 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP19K provides 4 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IP35. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IP35 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.