IP41
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026Under IEC 60529, IP41 specifies protection against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm 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 4 with second-digit (liquid) level 1.
Solid 4
> 1 mm — Small Wires
Liquid 1
Vertically Dripping Water
What IP41 means
The IP code IP41 is part of the IEC 60529 standard for ingress protection. The first characteristic numeral, 4, indicates the level of protection against solid objects and access to hazardous parts. The second numeral, 1, indicates the level of protection against the ingress of water. Together, these digits describe exactly what an enclosure rated IP41 can withstand.
For solid protection, the digit 4 means the enclosure is > 1 mm — small wires. Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 mm diameter and greater. The test method is access probe (1.0 mm rigid test wire) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance.
For liquid protection, the digit 1 means the enclosure resists vertically dripping water. Protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects. The test procedure is drip box producing 1 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tested for 10 minutes in normal operating position.
IP41 vs IP42: the higher rating adds dripping water at 15° tilt. IP41 vs IP65: IP65 is dust-tight and water-jet resistant — a major upgrade for outdoor use. When specifying IP41 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 (4) | Liquid digit (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Protection level | > 1 mm — Small Wires | Vertically Dripping Water |
| Description | Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects of 1 mm diameter and greater. | Protection against vertically falling drops of water. Dripping water shall have no harmful effects. |
| Test method | Access probe (1.0 mm rigid test wire) shall not penetrate with adequate clearance. | Drip box producing 1 mm/min rainfall; enclosure tested for 10 minutes in normal operating position. |
| Object size / water pressure | 1.0 mm wire | 0.1 mm/min drip rate |
| Test distance | Per standard | 200 mm above |
| Test duration | Per standard | 10 minutes |
Typical applications
Indoor electronic enclosures
Climate-controlled equipment housings
Indoor electrical panels
Indoor instruments
NEMA equivalent
Recommended products for IP41
IP41 indoor enclosure
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