What are IP ratings and why do you use IP55 or 66?

The IP rating, ‘International protection’, is an accurate method of indicating the degrees of protection of enclosures. This IP rating indicates the extent to which, for example, an AC drive is resistant to water and dust. Depending on the situation in which it is used, you need an IP Class that provides adequate protection.

The values are listed below:

We can supply AC drives from IP20 to IP66. Frequently used for pumps is the CFP series with IP55 housing. This can easily be installed outside a cabinet.