What does IP stand for in lighting industry ?

IP is an acronym “Ingress Protection”. It is a measurement of the protection an item will have against solid objects (dust, sand, dirt, etc.) and liquids.

An IP rating is comprised of 2 numbers. The first number refers to the protection against solid objects (dust, etc) and the second number refers to protection against liquids.

The first numeral refers to the protection against solid objects and is rated on a scale from 0 (no protection) to 6

(no ingress of dust).

The second numeral rates the enclosure’s protection against liquids and uses a scale from 0 (no protection) to 9

(high-pressure hot water from different angles).

Naked FPC suitable for direct installation in indoor environments or in aluminum profile.

Nano coating process protects the solder joints of the circuit, and as soft as the IP20 type. Only for indoor damp places.

Gel coating provides stronger protection and can be used outdoors where it is not exposed to rain.

Silicone tube type can be rained, soaked in water for a short time. Same softness as the Gel coating type.

Extrusion tube slightly harder than the other.The tube is strong as a shell, provides better protection.

Both are solid and very hard to bend, can be soaked into the water. Extrusion firm has a longer lifespan than Gel filling type.