Complete dust protection and protection against water jets from any direction, per IEC 60529.
In plain language
IP65 means completely dustproof and can handle water jets (like rain or hosing down). It's NOT waterproof for submersion — just jet-resistant. Good for outdoor equipment that might get rained on.
What this marking confirms
Legal compliance
Voluntary technical specification.
Quality
Suitable for outdoor use in rain or wash-down environments.
Safety
Protects against dust and water jets.
Is this marking mandatory?
VoluntaryVoluntary technical specification.
How to obtain this marking
- 1Test per IEC 60529 IP6X (dust)
- 2Test per IEC 60529 IPX5 (water jets)
- 3Document test results
How to verify
Check product documentation for IEC 60529 test reference.
Common errors and misuse
Assuming IP65 means waterproof for submersion
Confusing with IP67/IP68
Related standards
iec-60529
Sources
- [1]IEC 60529