IP17
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP17, it pairs solid level 1 with liquid level 7.
Solid 1
> 50 mm — Back of Hand
Liquid 7
Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
What IP17 means
The IP code IP17 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 1, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 7, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP17 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 1 means the enclosure is > 50 mm — back of hand. Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (50 mm sphere) shall not fully penetrate and shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts.
For liquid protection, the digit 7 means the enclosure resists temporary immersion (up to 1 m). Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water under standardized conditions. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. The test procedure is immersion in water with the lowest point of the enclosure up to 1 m below the surface for 30 minutes.
IP17 vs IP18: the higher rating adds continuous immersion. When specifying IP17 for a project, confirm the rating certificate from the manufacturer and consider that seals degrade over time with temperature cycling, UV exposure, and chemical contact.
Full specification table
| Parameter | Solid digit (1) | Liquid digit (7) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 50 mm — Back of Hand | Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m) |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water under standardized conditions. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. |
| Test method | Access probe (50 mm sphere) shall not fully penetrate and shall have adequate clearance from hazardous parts. | Immersion in water with the lowest point of the enclosure up to 1 m below the surface for 30 minutes. |
| Object size / water pressure | 50 mm sphere | Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m |
| Test distance | Per standard | 1 meter depth |
| Test duration | Per standard | 30 minutes |
Typical applications
Submersible equipment
Rugged portable devices
Outdoor field instruments
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP17
IP17 submersible enclosure
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