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Protective structures must comply with two standards, namely IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).

Definitions of Grade Code No. by JIS

Grade code definitions
Grade JIS standard Protection level
0 No protection.
1 Nothing larger than 50 mm can enter Human's hand (φ 50), etc. does not enter.
2 Nothing larger than 12 mm can enter The tip of a finger (φ 12), etc. does not enter.
3 Nothing larger than 2.5 mm can enter Solid matters such as tools and wire with the diameter or thickness of 2.5 mm and above do not enter.
4 Nothing larger than 1 mm can enter Solid matters such as tools and wire with the diameter or thickness of 1.0 mm and above do not enter.
5 Very little dust enters Dusttight type Large amount of dust which can affect the operation does not enter inside.
6 No dust enters Dusttight type Dust does not enter inside.
Grade JIS standard Protection level
0 No protection.
1 Not affected by vertical drips Drip-proof type I Not adversely affected by water drops falling vertically.
2 Not affected by slightly angled drips Drip-proof type II Not adversely affected by water drops falling vertically within the range of 15°.
3 Not affected by even sharply angled rain Rainproof type Not adversely affected by water drops falling vertically within the range of 60°.
4 Not affected by droplets of water Droplet-proof type Not adversely affected by water droplets coming from any direction.
5 Not affected by a jet of water Jetproof type Not adversely affected by direct jet flow of water coming from any direction.
6 No water enters under direct flow of water Waterproof type Direct jet flow of water coming from any direction does not enter.
7 Can be sumberged in certain conditions Watertight type Water does not enter when immersed in water under the specified conditions.
8 Can be used underwater Underwater type Can be used constantly while being immersed in water of the specified pressure.
* The above information describes about the protection against entry of water only. Please note that the protective performance deteriorates against oil or detergent.


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