APEM Products now feature IP69K degree of protection

One simple modification needed: chamfer the panel

The IP69K level was established in 1993. The Electronic Control Units had became more common on trucks and were able to withstand high pressure water often necessary to clean trucks. A new test (§9) was introduced in the DIN40050 standard “Road vehicles - degrees of protection (IP-code) - protection against foreign objects - water and contact - electrical equipment

A summary of the test conditions is shown opposite.

Today, this cleaning method has been adopted by many other industries. For example in the food-processing industry, IP69K has almost becomes a must. IP69K is also required in the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries.

Compared to a hose down cleaning process:

• less water for the same cleaning result

• less money

• less detergent used

For protection against dust, ice and sand, please use APEM sealing boots