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The standard BS EN 62262 relates to IK ratings, to identify the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts.
EN 62262 IK CODE TABLE
| IK Code |
IK00 |
IK01 |
IK02 |
IK03 |
IK04 |
IK05 |
IK06 |
IK07 |
IK08 |
IK09 |
IK10 |
IK11 |
| Impact energy (joules) |
* |
0.14 |
0.2 |
0.35 |
0.5 |
0.7 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
20 |
50 |
| IK Code |
IK00 |
IK01 to IK05 |
IK06 |
IK07 |
IK08 |
IK09 |
IK10 |
IK11 |
| Impact energy (joules) |
* |
>1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
20 |
50 |
| R mm (radius of striking element) |
* |
>10 |
10 |
25 |
25 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
| Material |
* |
polyamide |
polyamide |
steel |
steel |
steel |
steel |
steel |
| Mass kg |
* |
0.2 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1.7 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
| Free fall height m |
* |
* |
* |
0.40 |
0.30 |
0.20 |
0.40 |
0.40 |
| Pendulum hammer |
* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Spring hammer |
* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Free fall hammer |
* |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |