NEMA vs IEC Protection Type Comparison
NEMA TYPE |
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION |
APPROX. IEC IP EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|
NEMA 1 |
Indoor, basic protection |
IP10 |
NEMA 3R |
Outdoor, rain, sleet, ice |
IP24 |
NEMA 4 |
Indoor/outdoor, water tight |
IP66 |
NEMA 4X |
Same as 4 + corrosion resistant |
IP66 |
NEMA 12 |
Indoor, dust, falling dirt, dripping non-corrosive liquids |
IP52 |
NEMA 7 |
Hazardous (explosion-proof) |
No direct IP equivalent |
NEMA 13 |
Oil/coolant seepage resistance |
IP54 |