Definition
Provides a degree of protection from falling dirt. Equivalent to placing a cardboard box over your product
Provides a minimal protection for an outdoor product. Provides a degree of protection from rain, sleet, windblown dust and damage from external ice formation
Provides a minimal protection for an outdoor product. Provides a degree of protection from rain, sleet, and damage from external ice formation
Protection for outdoor use. Provides a degree of protection from rain, sleet and windblown dust. Special attention afforded to allow operation of external mechanism(s) when ice laden
Protection for indoor/outdoor use. Used to indicate a degree of protection from windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and damage from external ice formation
Protection for indoor/outdoor use. Used to indicate a degree of protection from corrosion, windblown dust, rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and damage from ice formation
Protection for indoor/outdoor use. Used to indicate a degree of protection from hose-directed water and the intrusion of water during an occasional submersion at limited depth (a quick dip), and damage from external ice formation
Protection for indoor/outdoor use. Used to indicate a degree of protection from hose-directed water and the intrusion of water during prolonged submersion at a limited depth, and damage from external ice formation.
Protection rating for an indoor product meant to be placed in a location classified by the National Electrical Codes as Class 1, Groups A, B, C, or D.
Protection rating for an indoor or outdoor product meant to be placed in a location classified by the National Electrical Codes as Class I, Groups A, B, C, or D
Protection rating for an indoor product meant to be placed in a location classified by the National Electrical Codes as Class II, Groups E, F, or G
Meets applicable requirements set forth by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
Protection for indoor use. Used to indicate a degree of protection against circulating dust, falling dirt and small debris, and dripping non-corrosive liquids
Type 12 with knockouts. Using knockouts may dramatically change the effective NEMA rating