tech-spec

IK Impact Test Schedule

The IK code is a coding system that indicates the degree of protection
provided by an enclosure against harmful mechanical impacts. It is
similar to the IP rating system and consists of the letters IK followed
by two digits which indicate the impact resistance. These digits run
from 00 (not protected according to the standard) through to 10
which is for an impact energy of 20 Joules.

Table 1: Relation between IK code and impact energy

IK code IK00 IK01 IK02 IK03 IK04 IK05 IK06 IK07 IK08 IK09 IK10
Impact
energy * 0.14 0.2 0.35 0.5 0.7 1 2 5 10 20
Joule
* not protected according to this standard

Note 1: When higher impact energy is required the value of 50 Joules is recommended.
Note 2: A characteristic group numeral of two figures has been chosen to avoid
confusion with some former national standards which used a single numeral for a
specific impact energy.

The means of testing is the pendulum hammer to EN 60068-2-75

which is the apparatus and method designplan has been using
to carry out our own series of tests which are on-going. The IK

technical data sheet

standard also states that where a higher impact strength is required
then 50 Joules should be used but there does not appear to be a
code for this value.

All of designplan vandal resistant products would be IK10.

Most pass the 50 Joule test and some exceed it so we have
designated these IK10++.

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