IK Impact Rating Testing (IEC 62262)

Prove the IK rating on your enclosure, so that street lights, cameras, chargers and kiosks can be specified for vandal-prone sites.

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How IK Impact Rating Testing (IEC 62262) works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

Each step explained

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Overview of IK Impact Rating Testing (IEC 62262)

Tested by: NABL-accredited partner lab
Regulation: IEC 62262 & IEC 60068-2-75
Typical turnaround: 3–5 working days
Sample needed: 2–3 enclosures

The IK code under IEC 62262 rates how much mechanical impact an enclosure withstands, from IK00 (no protection) to IK10, which means withstanding a 20-joule impact. Impacts are applied with a defined hammer at the weakest points of the enclosure, following IEC 60068-2-75, and the product must remain safe and, where specified, keep working.

Outdoor luminaires, CCTV housings, EV chargers, ticketing kiosks, smart meters and railway equipment are commonly specified by IK rating in tenders. IK tests are usually done together with IP (ingress) testing, because an impact can break seals and let in water and dust.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 2–3 enclosures
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed securely so that it is not damaged in transit

Details to share

Product name, material or grade and intended use
Drawings or specifications, where relevant
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Markets where the product will be sold

How we handle IK Impact Rating Testing (IEC 62262)

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
IK00 to IK10 impact	Energy from 0.14 J to 20 J
Impact points	Weakest points of the enclosure
Low-temperature impact	Plastics become brittle in cold
Function and safety after impact	Combined with IP check where required

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Is IK10 always needed outdoors?

No. IK08 is common for general outdoor equipment, and IK10 is used where vandalism is likely, such as public street furniture and prisons. The tender or application decides.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international standard or buyer specification that applies to your product and market. We confirm it with you before testing, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

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