IP Ingress Protection Dust Chamber for Enclosures

Closed chamber that keeps talcum powder suspended around electrical enclosures under slight vacuum to verify IP5X and IP6X dust protection. Used by switchgear, luminaire and motor manufacturers and approval laboratories.

Specification

Fine talcum is kept suspended by a blower while the enclosure is held under slight vacuum. After the cycle, the enclosure is opened to check for dust ingress into live parts.

Features

• Fine mesh sieve and talc circulation system
• Vacuum pump with 2 kPa suction
• Vibration free chamber with window
• Timed test from 2 to 8 hours
• Easy access door with seal

Technical Specifications

Chamber size	1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm
Talc quantity	2 kg per m3
Sieve mesh	50 um wire, 75 um aperture
Vacuum	Below 2 kPa
Test time	Up to 99 hours
Controller	PID with timer
Standards	IEC 60529 IP5X IP6X, IS/IEC 60529
Power	230 V AC, 50 Hz

Standard Accessories

• Talc powder 5 kg
• Vacuum pump
• Sieve