IK Ratings 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. As defined in the international standard IEC 62262 and IEC 60068-2-75.
IP Ratings are to indicate the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against environmental conditions. It provides a means of specifying the capacity of an enclosue to protect its contents from external solids and liquids. As defined in the international standard IEC 60529.
