FAQ

First digit in IP rating (IPXX) – Solid Particle Protection
Level
Object Size Protection
Effective Against
0
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No Protection
1
>50mm
Any Large surface of the body (like the back of a hand) but non
protection against deliberate contact with a body part.
2
>12.5mm
Fingers or similar objects
3
>2.5mm
Tools, thick wires, etc.
4
>1mm
Most Wires, Screws, Etc
5
Dust Protected
Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it will not enter in
sufficient quantity, complete protection against contact
6
Dust Tight
No ingress of dust, complete protection against contact.
Second digit in IP rating (IPXX) – Liquid Ingress Protection
Level
Protected Against:
Qualification
0
Not protected
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1
Dripping water
Vertically falling dripping water should have no harmful effect
2
Dripping water at 15°
Angle
Vertically falling dripping water should have no harmful effect when
the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position
3
Spraying water
Water falling as a spray at any angle up to 60° from vertical shall
have no harmful effect
4
Splashing water
Water splashing up against the enclosure from any direction shall
have no harmful effect
5
Water jets
Water projected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction
shall have no harmful effect
6
Powerful water jets
Water projected in powerful jets against enclosure from any
direction shall have no harmful effect
7
Immersion up to 1m
Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the
enclosure is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure
and time
8
Immersion beyond 1m
The equipment is suitable for continuous immersion in water under
conditions specified by the manufacturer.
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What is NSF and are our fixture compliant (why/why not)?
Answer: NSF stands for National Sanitation Foundation and is responsible for the ratings of products
to be used in contamination sensitive processing environments. Fixtures that are compliant with NSF
standards prevent contamination in food, water, and other consumer grade production facilities
that require sanitary environments. Currently none of the Albeo fixtures have this rating.
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