Mechanical Data
2.2 Selecting the motor degree of protection
2.2
2.2
Selecting the motor degree of protection
Degree of protection
The degree of protection designation according to EN 60034-5 and IEC 60034-5 consists of
the letters "IP" and two digits (e.g. IP64). The second digit in the designation represents the
protection against water, the first digit the protection against penetration of foreign matter.
Since coolants are used for machine tools and transfer machines that contain oil, are able to
creep, and may also be corrosive, protection against water alone is insufficient. The
designation for the degree of protection should only be considered here as a guideline. Our
sealing systems are based on many years of practical experience, exceed the IEC
definitions by far, and are appropriate for the requirements of machine tools.
The table can serve as a decision aid for selecting the proper degree of protection for
servomotors. For types of construction IM V3/IM V19, liquid may only be present at the
flange for IP67.
Table 2-4 Selecting the motor degree of protection
Liquid
Effect
General
workshop
environment
Water;
General cooling-
lubricating medium
(95 % H2O; 5 % oil); oil
Penetrating oil;
Petroleum;
Aggressive cooling-
lubricating medium
Dry IP64 - -
Water-enriched environment - IP64
1)
IP67
2)
Mist - IP65 IP67
Spatter - IP65 IP68
Jet - IP67 IP68
Wave; brief immersion; continuous
flooding (deckwater)
- IP67 IP68
1) IP67 for versions with holding brake and oil as cooling medium
2) IP 64 for dry running at the shaft outlet
General Section for Synchronous Motors
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