What is IP55 motor protection?
What is IP55 motor protection?
IP55 Motor Characteristics: It gives the Complete protection against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure. Protection from water, up to water projected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction. Available in wall-mounted, free standing, trough, and JIC box.
Is IP55 a Tefc?
Totally enclosed, fan-cooled (TEFC) motors often feature IP ratings of IP54 or IP55, which permit a very limited amount of dust to intrude into the motor enclosure and protect the motor against splashing (e.g., IP54) or directed water jets (e.g., IP55). There is also the TEFC, explosion proof (TEFC-XP) variant.
What is ODP motor enclosure?
The ODP (open drip proof) is one of the most common types of enclosures. The enclosure is open and vented at the back end of the motor and allows air to circulate in and around the motor windings carrying off heat.
What is IP55 motor rating?
IP Rating Reference Chart
| IP Rating | First Digit – SOLIDS |
|---|---|
| IP53 | Protected from limited dust ingress. |
| IP54 | Protected from limited dust ingress. |
| IP55 | Protected from limited dust ingress. |
| IP56 | Protected from limited dust ingress. |
Why do I need an IP 55 motor?
The IP Class offering sufficient protection is selected on the basis of the situation in which the motor is used. The motors used by Ventinet B.V. as standard have an IP 55 level of protection and offer sufficient protection for outdoor use. There are however a number of points to consider:
How is the IP rating of a motor determined?
The IP rating is determined by the degree of protection to the ingress of water or solids, not by enclosure type. Any reputable motor supplier should be able to state the IP rating for any motor size and type.
What’s the difference between ODP and drip proof Motors?
Although we offer both types of motors, it’s imperative to understand the differences between the two when going through the purchasing process. An open drip proof or ODP motor is a type of motor that typically runs cooler and does not overheat.
Which is IP class motor does ventinet use?
The IP Class offering sufficient protection is selected on the basis of the situation in which the motor is used. The motors used by Ventinet B.V. as standard have an IP 55 level of protection and offer sufficient protection for outdoor use.