IK Ratings
The IK Rating indicates the protection against mechanical impact. This Vandal Resistant Rating (IK Code) is an international standard for determining the levels of resistance
If you want to purchase fittings that are Vandal resistant it is important to ask what the IK rating is of the particular fitting.
Reference Chart
| IP number | Degree of protection | Degree of potection |
|---|---|---|
| IK0 | No protection | No protection |
| IK1 | Protected against .14 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.25kg mass dropped from 56mm above impacted surface |
| IK2 | Protected against .2 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.25kg mass dropped from 80mm above impacted surface |
| IK3 | Protected against .35 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.25kg mass dropped from 140mm above impacted surface |
| IK4 | Protected against .5 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.25kg mass dropped from 200mm above impacted surface |
| IK5 | Protected against .7 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.25kg mass dropped from 280mm above impacted surface |
| IK6 | Protected against 1 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.25kg mass dropped from 400mm above impacted surface |
| IK7 | Protected against 2 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 0.5kg mass dropped from 400mm above impacted surface |
| IK8 | Protected against 5 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 1.7kg mass dropped from 300mm above impacted surface |
| IK9 | Protected against 10 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 5kg mass dropped from 200mm above impacted surface |
| IK10 | Protected against 20 joules impact | Equivalent to impact of 5kg mass dropped from 400mm above impacted |
