IP ratings, or Ingress Protection ratings, are standardised and globally recognised ratings of the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against the entry of solid particles (from body parts to dust) and liquids into the object.
Many products in our industry (automotive lights, camp lighting, headlamps & torches etc) are often used in dirty and wet environments, so it’s important to know that they’re built to handle it!
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