{"id":4598,"date":"2023-11-24T23:50:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T23:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/?p=4598"},"modified":"2023-11-24T23:59:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T23:59:07","slug":"ip67","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/ip67\/","title":{"rendered":"IP67 Waterproof Meaning (Dustproof & Waterproof)"},"content":{"rendered":"
10 or 15 years ago, we didn’t pay much attention to <\/span>IP ratings<\/span><\/a> and waterproof or dustproof characteristics of our devices. IP ratings were reserved for industrial equipment, car parts, and tools. <\/span><\/p>\n Today, we are all looking for the highest possible level of protection against the ingress of water and dust for our phones, portable speakers, and headphones. And it’s not just a whim, it’s a necessity. We depend so much on these devices, especially phones, so it’s only natural to look for the one with the <\/span>highest possible IP or IPX rating<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n If you are wondering if IP67 is a good enough IP rating for your future phone or audio gear, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, <\/span>I will explore the level of ingress protection offered by the IP67 rating.<\/b> I will explain <\/span>what to expect from your IP67-rated device and what you can and cannot do with it<\/b>. Finally, I will discuss the <\/span>differences between IP67 and higher IP ratings, primarily IP68 and IP69<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended Reading :<\/b><\/p>\n It\u2019s quite obvious, isn\u2019t it? <\/span>If you need a device that can survive rough conditions and outdoor use, you have to look for something with an IP rating<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n Devices with IP ratings offer some level of protection against the ingress of solids (or dust) and water. The exact level of protection depends on the digits found next to the abbreviation IP.<\/span><\/p>\n If you need a device that is even more rugged, maybe something resistant to mechanical impacts, look for a device that also has a high <\/span>IK rating<\/span><\/a>. Unfortunately, phones and audio equipment are rarely (or never) rated for impact resistance. <\/span><\/p>\n Every IP rating consists of three, rarely four elements. <\/b><\/p>\n The first element is the IP<\/b>, which stands for <\/span>Ingress Protection<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n The second element is a digit (or letter X) that describes the level of protection against the ingress of solid particles or dust<\/b>. That’s the first digit behind the IP. If a device doesn’t offer any protection against the ingress of solid particles, it will get 0. If it’s dust-tight, its rating will be 6. If a device was not tested for the ingress of solid particles, you will see a symbol X instead of a digit. <\/span><\/p>\n The third element is a digit (or letter X) that describes the level of protection against the ingress of water.<\/b> If a device wasn\u2019t tested for water ingress, there\u2019ll be a symbol X instead of a digit. <\/span><\/p>\n The fourth element is optional<\/b>. You will rarely see it in consumer electronics. It\u2019s a letter that <\/span>describes additional resistance to various materials\/substances and conditions<\/b>. For example, the letter F means the equipment is oil-resistant. <\/span><\/p>\n
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The Purpose of IP Ratings?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Form of an IP Rating?<\/b><\/h2>\n