IP35 vs IP36
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP35 and IP36 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 5 vs 6). IP35 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IP36 provides > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and powerful water jets (12.5 mm nozzle).
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.
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)
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP36
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP36
6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP35
No
IP36
No
Water-jet resistant
IP35
Yes
IP36
Yes
Submersible
IP35
No
IP36
No
Outdoor suitable
IP35
Yes
IP36
Yes
The exact difference (IP35 vs IP36)
Solid protection
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IP36
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
Both IP35 and IP36 share the same solid protection: > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire.
Liquid protection
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP36
Level 6 — Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)
IP35 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IP36 handles 100 kPa (Powerful Water Jets (12.5 mm nozzle)). IP36 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP36 offers higher overall protection than IP35. Choose IP36 for harsher environments; IP35 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.