06/24/2026
Food and beverage facilities often specify IP69K without fully evaluating whether it is actually required.
This article examines what IP69K testing involves, how it differs from ratings such as IP67 and NEMA 4X, and the engineering challenges associated with designing equipment for high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments.
It also explores when IP69K is necessary, when it may be excessive, and why enclosure protection should be selected based on actual exposure conditions rather than assumptions.
https://www.vartechsystems.com/articles/ip69k-requirements-food-beverage-facilities