​What is IK rating?

IK Ratings are an international numeric classification to indicate the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts. It provides a means of specifying the capacity of an enclosure to protect its contents from external impacts in accordance with IEC 62262:2002 and IEC 60068-2-75:1997.

IK Rating or“Impact Protection" (the K is from‘Kinetic" to differentiate from IP rating) is defined in international standards and indicates the level of resistance an electrical enclosure provides against mechanical impact. IK ratings are an important factor when choosing LED lighting which may be fitted in an area that could be subject to rough environment, attempted vandalism or other impacts.

The IK rating scale ranges from IK00 to IK10, with each level indicating the degree of protection against impacts. The higher the IK rating, the greater the resistance to mechanical impacts.

How do we test for an IK Rating?

By applying the required amount of energy (joules) to the enclosure. We do these standard tests in a controlled environment by ‘control dropping’ set weights from set heights and angles onto the enclosure. To apply the correct amount of impact energy (joules) we use the specified method in the standard to deliver the energy. Strikes without bouncing are performed three times on the same spot. This test is performed at several locations on each test enclosure, looking for weaknesses, to ensure IK rating is valid for the whole product, not just the tougher bits.

Our brand is Yuanyeled, a professional outdoor architecture and landscape lighting factory in Shenzhen China, the company was established in 2011 based in Shenzhen, China with over 12-year experience in LED lighting industry.

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