Choosing the right push button switch for a specific application is crucial, and understanding the meaning of different protection ratings and recommended models is the first step in making an informed decision. This article will introduce the common protection ratings, IP40, IP65, IP67, and IP68, and provide corresponding recommended models to help you better understand and select the push button switch that suits your needs.
1. IP40
- Description: Provides basic protection against dust, preventing solid objects larger than 1 millimeter from entering, but does not provide waterproof protection. Relatively lower in price.
- Recommended Models: ONPOW Plastic Series
2. IP65
- Description: Offers better dust protection than IP40, completely guarding against the ingress of any size solid objects, and has stronger waterproof capabilities, able to prevent the entry of jetting water.
- Recommended Models: GQ Series, LAS1-AGQ Series, ONPOW61 Series
3. IP67
- Description: Superior waterproof performance compared to IP65, can withstand immersion in water between 0.15-1 meter deep for extended periods (over 30 minutes) without being affected.
Recommended Models: GQ Series, LAS1-AGQ Series, ONPOW61 Series
4. IP68
- Description: The highest level of dust and waterproof rating, completely waterproof, can be used underwater for extended periods, with the specific depth depending on the actual situation.
- Recommended Models: PS Series
These standards are typically standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). If you need more information on which push button switch is right for you, please feel free to contact us.
