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Our IP Testing Ensures Your Products are Protected

At Particle Technology, we’ve been conducting IP testing to BS EN 60529 and ISO 20653 standards for over 15 years. With one of the largest testing facilities in Europe, we specialise in testing large or heavy items that might pose challenges elsewhere.

Ingress Protection, or IP testing, assesses how well your product can withstand the intrusion of solid objects and water, ensuring its functionality even after exposure to external elements.

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High turbulent dust chamber, 800mm x 600mm used for IP testing

IP Testing Breakdown

  • Protection against ingress from solid objects – ranging from 2.5mm probe testing through to fine dust testing with the equipment under negative pressure
  • Protection against ingress from water – ranging from low pressure spraying through to high pressure, high-temperature jets or full submersion

Our Testing Facilities

Our facilities allow testing of equipment ranging from mobile phones to large vehicles, all meeting the strict requirements of ISO 17025. This sets us apart, making us the preferred choice for our customers.

In 2017, we introduced a significantly larger (~15,000L) immersion tank for testing to IPX7 and IPX8. In 2020, our custom-built pressure washer, meeting and exceeding IPX9K requirements, showcases our commitment to quality.

IP ratings on your products provide your customers with the confidence that your products can withstand the effects of, or even prevent completely, the ingress of water and dust at even the harshest of severities.

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What is IP Rating?

IP ratings on your products provide your customers with the confidence that your products can withstand the effects of, or even prevent completely, the ingress of water and dust at even the harshest of severities.

IP ratings are defined by BS EN 60529 and ISO 20653 standards and provide your customers with the confidence that your products can withstand the effects of, or even prevent completely, the ingress of water and dust at even the harshest of severities.

For a breakdown of the IP rating system and our testing abilities, see the graph below. If you have questions or need tailored solutions, contact our technical experts.

Ingress Protection Rating Guide

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