IP Rated Enclosures

There are numerous types of IP rated products available on the market. The standardisation of these codes is what enables customers and users to gain a clear understanding of each products abilities and limitations in different scenarios.

There’s a vast range of different IP Rated Enclosures available across all sectors and industries, including many options for electronics and mechanical systems aimed both at home and industrial settings.

IP rated floor-standing enclosures

A typical IP rated floor-standing enclosure might see codes starting around IP43 (resistance to entry from slender tools, wires, insects etc over 2.5mm; and resistance to water spray up to 60 from vertical).

They’re most often used as sturdy protective metal surrounds for racks of sensitive electronic equipment or similar.

IP rated general-purpose enclosures

General-purpose enclosures are often found affixed to walls via dedicated enclosure-mounting accessories and tend to be adaptable for a wide range of uses.

Smaller enclosures of this type are often referred to as junction boxes, and many will have additional security accessories fitted, such as a padlocking mechanism or a keypad.

IP rated handheld enclosures

Handheld enclosures are protective cases for controllers and electronic instruments, widely used both for simple mobile controls and more heavy-duty electronic devices including voltmeters, digital thermometers and flow readers.

Handheld enclosures are usually designed to mount digital or analogue LCD display modules behind an acrylic window and are typically constructed from sturdy but lightweight aluminium for portability. They often contain battery compartments with easily removeable lids.

IP rated instrument cases

Instrument cases are another widely used housing type, most often found protecting every day electrical products from damage by dirt, dust or moisture ingress.

Instrument cases are usually available in both heavy-duty and more lightweight configurations and can be used for anything from outdoor LED power supply casings to industrial camera housings, desktop electronics and measuring/control equipment.

IP rated power supply cases

Power supply cases generally need to be constructed from robust materials designed to safely and securely house high-voltage components such as transformers, PSUs and other key items.

IP ratings for power supply enclosures tend to be lower to allow for breathability and heat transfer while protecting against accidental tool or finger ingress to protect users.

IP rated wall boxes

IP rated wall boxes are a familiar sight in households and industrial electrical systems very often used to secure access to delicate or potentially dangerous components such as fuse boxes.

They can also be used for general storage of important or hazardous items. For this reason, they’ll usually include a locking door, giving easy access only to authorised personnel.