What does IP67 mean? Can I swim with IP67?

Contents of this article

1. What does IP67 mean?

2. What does IPX5 waterproof mean?

3. Can I swim with IP67 waterproof rating?

What does IP67 mean?

The waterproof level IP67 is a protection safety level, which means that the device has the ability of level 6 dustproof and level 7 waterproof. IP is followed by two digits. The first digit represents the level of protection against foreign objects and dust intrusion (ranging from 0-6), while the second digit represents the waterproof level of the device (ranging from 0-8). For both, the larger the number, the stronger the ability.

IP67 is the protection safety level, among which IP (Ingress Protection Rating) is an international standard for measuring the dust and water resistance of equipment.

IP67 is resistant to short-term liquid immersion. At normal temperature and pressure, there will be no impact when the casing is temporarily immersed in 1 meter deep water for 30 minutes.

IP67 can completely prevent the ingress of dust, as well as overall protection against contact and protection against dust penetration.

What does IPX5 waterproof mean?

IPX5 waterproof is a waterproof grade, which means that spraying water on every corner of the product has no effect and it has a certain degree of waterproofness. In addition to IPX5, there are different grades from IPX1 to IPX8. Among them, IPX8 has stronger waterproofness and can be worn when swimming. IPX1 has the worst waterproofness.

IPX5 waterproof is a level of waterproof, which means that water can be sprayed on every corner of the product and the product will not be affected. It can usually be worn when washing hands, washing clothes or doing housework, but it cannot be used for swimming to avoid water ingress.

There are eight levels of waterproofing, namely ipx1, ipx2, ipx3, ipx4, ipx5, ipx6, ipx7, and ipx8. Among them, ipx1 products have the worst waterproofing and can only prevent the entry of water drops at vertical angles, while ipx8 products have the best waterproofing and can withstand continuous immersion in water.

At present, the protection level is often presented in the format of IPxx internationally, where the first x represents the protection level against solids, which is divided into seven levels. 0 means no protection, 6 means complete prevention of dust ingress, and the second x represents the protection level against liquids.

Is it waterproof enough to swim?

No, because IP67 waterproof capability is not enough for swimming. IP is the abbreviation of Ingress Protection Rating, which defines the protection of an interface against liquid and solid particles. IP67 means protection against dust inhalation and protection against short-term immersion.

The first two digits after IP are the solid protection level, ranging from 0-6, which represents protection against large particles of foreign matter and dust; the second one is the liquid protection level, ranging from 0-8, which represents protection against vertical water drops and underwater pressure.

The waterproof grade includes the building waterproof grade and the instrument waterproof and dustproof grade, which is mainly determined based on the nature, importance, functional requirements, structural characteristics and durability of the waterproof layer of the building.

When classifying the waterproof levels, several situations are taken into consideration: leakage will cause huge losses, even personal injury, significant economic losses, general economic losses, and affect the appearance.