IK Test EN 62262

Ball drop test hammer impact test

The EN 62262 IK rating classifies the level of protection that electrical appliances provide against mechanic impacts from outside. It is defined by standard EN/IEC 62262.

CodeImpact energyResistant against an impact from an object of
00Non-protected
010.150 joules0.44 lbs (200 grams) thrown from a distance of 2.9" (7.5 cm)
020.200 joules0.44 lbs (200 grams) thrown from a distance of 3.9" (10 cm)
030.350 joules0.44 lbs (200 grams) thrown from a distance of 6.9" (17.5 cm)
040.500 joules0.44 lbs (200 grams) thrown from a distance of 9.8" (25 cm)
050.700 joules0.44 lbs (200 grams) thrown from a distance of 13.8" (35 cm)
061.00 joules1.1 lbs (500 grams) thrown from a distance of 7.9" (20 cm)
072.00 joules1.1 lbs (500 grams) thrown from a distance of 15.7" (40 cm)
085.00 joules3.8 lbs (1.7 kg) thrown from a distance of 11.6" (29.5 cm)
0910.00 joules11 lbs (5 kg) thrown from a distance of 7.9" (20 cm)
1020.00 joules11 lbs (5 kg) thrown from a distance of 15.7" (40 cm)
IK CodeIK00IK01 to IK09IK06IK07IK08IK09IK10
Impact Energy (joules)*<11251010
R mm (radius striking element)*101025255050
Material*polylamidepolyamidesteelsteelsteelsteel
Mass kg*0.20.50.51.755
Pendulum hammer*YesYesYesYesYesYes
Spring hammer*YesNoNoNoNoNo
Free fall hammer*NoNoYesYesYesYes