IK ratings serve as a scale of resistance to impact or mechanical strength for a range of electrical and electronic equipment, which includes enclosures, dome security cameras, switches, and control gear. Defined by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standard 62262, the rating comes in the format of ‘IK’ followed by two digits. An increasing IK rating equates to a greater ability to resist impact, with the spectrum spanning from IK00 (offering no protection) to IK10 (guaranteeing the optimal protection against impacts).
The application of IK ratings is less common in conventional security cameras mainly due to the absence of an enclosure cover. Conversely, dome security cameras, characterized by an enclosure safeguarding the camera lens, often flaunt this rating to demonstrate the enclosure’s toughness against physical impact. A considerable number of dome security cameras available in the market hold an IK rating climbing to the peak of IK10.
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