Waterproof connectors withstand harsh environments

Mencom Corp. offers a variety of waterproof connectors rated from IP44 to IP68. In the IP (ingress protection) rating, the first digit represents the protection rating against solid foreign objects such as dusts. The second digit represents the protection against the ingress of liquids.

Typical IP ratings for waterproof connectors in the manufacturing industry are IP67 and IP65. IP67 waterproof connectors provide complete protection against dust and ingress of water when immersed in 1 m of water for 30 min. IP65 waterproof connectors provide complete protection against dust and protection of waterjets from all directions.