Is IP69K the only high-pressure washdown rating available?
No, there is a high-pressure washdown NEMA rating. The NEMA ICS 5 rating, also known as PW 12, specifies that a sensor must withstand a water spray of 1 gallon/minute at 1200 psi and 140F. A sensor with this rating is usually adequate for a variety of industrial environments that use high pressure washdown cleaning. The PW 12 desgination is usually added to another NEMA rating, for example NEMA 6 PW 12. Refer to this training note for a comparison of the two power wash test procedures. Related Links: Download this handy reference about IP and NEMA ratings for enclosures. Download this reference about the chemical resistance of different housing materials. Download this training note on the differences between IP69K and NEMA 6 PW12 power wash tests. Visit the QS30 product page to learn more about this IP69K rated sensor for high-pressure washdown applications.
