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Do household appliances need dustproof test according to IEC60529 standard?

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There is a possibility that dustproof testing is required for home appliances in accordance with the IEC60529 standard. The IEC60529 standard outlines testing procedures and requirements for evaluating the ingress protection (IP) rating of electrical equipment against dust, moisture, and other environmental factors. This rating is used to determine how well electrical equipment can withstand the effects of its surroundings. Household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, fans, and others may be needed to go through dustproof testing if they are meant to be used in situations where they may be exposed to dust. This testing may be necessary if the dustproofing of the product is not already built in. The purpose of the test is to assess the capability of the apparatus to prevent the infiltration of dust, which has the potential to cause harm to the internal components of the device and interfere with its capacity to perform its intended function. According to the IEC6052