In commercial lighting and home lighting applications, led track lights have become an indispensable lighting tool for stores, hotels and home lighting with their flexible and energy-efficient characteristics. It can communicate and enhance the sense of hierarchy and visual effect of the lighting space. Next, let’s explore the mystery of the track light. What do you need to know about track lighting?

1. History of track lights

The history of track lights can be traced back to the early 20th century, with the popularity of electric lighting, people began to look for more flexible lighting ways to adapt to diverse space needs. Initially, the track light is mainly used in industrial plants and large warehouses, with its ability to freely adjust the Angle and position along the track, to meet the lighting needs of wide space.

With the passage of time, the track light gradually entered the commercial and home fields, and became an important tool to show the characteristics of products and create a space atmosphere. Today, track lights have become an integral part of lighting.

2. The benefits of using track lights

Flexibility and adjustability: The biggest advantage of the track light is its flexibility and adjustability. You can easily adjust the Angle and position of the lamp according to the actual needs, whether it is to focus on the display of key goods, or to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

High efficiency and energy saving: The use of LED and other modern light source track lights, with the characteristics of high efficiency and energy saving, can effectively reduce energy consumption, reduce electricity costs, while reducing the impact on the environment, in line with the concept of green environmental protection.

Improve the visual effect: The track light can highlight the display area through accurate lighting design, enhance the sense of spatial hierarchy, and make the overall visual effect more outstanding. In the store, it can attract customers‘ attention and improve the shopping experience; In the family, it can create a warm and comfortable living environment.

Easy maintenance: The design of the track lights makes it very simple and fast to replace the lamp or carry out repairs, without complicated disassembly process, which greatly saves maintenance costs and time.

3. Application of track light

Due to the flexible installation and easy maintenance of track lights, they are widely used in store lighting, supermarket lighting, hotel lighting, office lighting and museums.

In addition to the above commercial space lighting, home lighting also has a wide range of applications, such as in the kitchen, aisle, living room, bedroom and so on.

4. MR16 Track Light

MR16 track light is a more common type of track light, which is composed of three core components: head, track and MR16 lamp.

4.1. Head (fixture or lamp)

The head is mainly used to install the MR16 lamp, which is a movable part of the track lighting system. At the same time, it has a variety of different appearances to give users a choice.

Here are 3 steps to find the right head:

The first step is to choose the style of the head you like, there are different shapes, different colors to choose from.

The second step is to choose the brand of the head and the brand of the track. Since there will be matching issues between the head and track, it is recommended that you choose a brand where the head and track are the same.

Step three, what is the right distance between each head? How many heads are needed? This question depends on personal preference, but you can also consult your lighting designer. If you cannot determine the distance now, it is recommended that you distance each head 1 foot, if you need to increase or decrease the lamp can be adjusted at any time.

4.2. Tracks

Track Rails are usually mounted on ceilings or walls. Thanks to the conductive copper strip on the inside of the track, you can install the lamp anywhere on the track.

Track lighting is easier to install and remove than other fixtures. You can easily install and replace the lamp head yourself, of course, if you are not confident in the installation, or need to cut different track lengths, it is recommended that you hire an electrician.

The following steps will teach you how to choose a track

The first step is to plan your track layout, here you can consult your lighting designer or electrician.

The second step is to calculate the number of tracks according to your track layout, each track can be 4 or 6 feet, of course, if the size is more special, you can cut the track to reduce the length of the track or use connectors to extend the track length.

The third step, calculate the accessories of the track, the accessories of the track usually have the Power-Connector, the end cup, the I-shaped connector, the L-shaped connector and the T-shaped connector.

4.3. MR16 Lamp or GU10 Lamp

MR16 lamp installation method has GU10 and GU5.3 two, choose MR16 lamp  should pay attention to, usually we use GU10 lamp.

The following steps will teach you how to choose the right MR16 lamp

The first step is to choose the power and luminous flux, which are usually 3W, 5W and 7W

The second step is to choose the luminous Angle, which is usually 15 degrees, 24 degrees and 36 degrees

The third step is to choose the color temperature, which is usually 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K

The fourth step is to select the CRI, which is usually available in 80RA, 90RA, and 95RA

The fifth step is to choose the warranty, which is available for 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and 5 years

5. Conclusion

Led track lights has been widely used. It’s easy to install, freely customizable layout options, and a variety of lamp styles and track finishes.

SUNME will continue to be committed to the research and development and innovation of commercial lighting products such as track light fixture, to create a better lighting experience for you. If you have any questions or needs about track lights, please feel free to consult SUNME, we will be happy to serve you.