Comparing waterproof dust proof protection structure

Provides protection against falling dirt

Provides protection against falling dirt and dripping/light splashing water

Provides protection against falling dirt, windblown dust, water (rain, sleet, snow); and prevents damage by the external formation of ice on the enclosure

Provides protection against falling dirt, water (rain, sleet, snow); and undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure

Provides protection against falling dirt, water (rain, sleet, snow); and external mechanism operable when ice laden

Provides protection against falling dirt, windblown dust, water (rain, sleet, snow splashing water, and hose directed water); undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure 

Same as Type4 with additional level of protection against corrosion

f Provide protection against falling dirt and settling airborne dust, lint, fibers, and flyings, dripping/light splashing water

Provides protection against falling dirt; and hose directed water and the entry of water during occasional temporary submersion at a limited depth

Provides protection against falling dirt; and hose directed water and the entry of water during prolonged submersion at a limited depth

Enclosures constructed for indoor use in hazardous (classified) locations for gas

Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use in hazardous (classified) locations for explosion proof construction by oil enclosure

Enclosures constructed for indoor use in hazardous (classified) locations for dust

Enclosures constructed to meet the requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, 30 CFR, Part 18.

Provides protection against the corrosive effects of liquids and gases

Provides protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts, against falling dirt and circulating dust, lint, fibers, and dripping/light splashing water

Same as Type 12 for enclosures constructed with knockouts

Provide protection against falling dirt and circulating dust, lint, fibers, flyings, dripping/light splashing water, spraying, splashing, and seepage of oil and non-corrosive coolants