10.1 Can you offer a sample box to check the quality of the product?
10.2 Can be customized logo on the product?
10.3 Which color available for magnet track rail and lighting modules?
10.4 How many lamps are suitable for one meter track rail?
10.5 Will the magnetic light module fall off after using it for a long time? How long is the product warranty?
10.6 I see some other manufacturer used block to fix led lamps on track rail, is that safer?
10.7 How do I select spare parts to ensure that entire project runs smoothly and safely?
10.8 DC48V magnetic lamp better than DC24V? AC110V/AC220V magnetic products safe?
10.9 Your track lighting modules can be combined with other companies' products? Or apply to your track rail?
10.10 What is the ideal distance from the wall to tracks?
10.11 Is there anything disadvantages using magnetic track system?
10.12 How long is your delivery time？
1. Introduction and history of magnetic track lighting system
1.1 What is a magnetic track lighting system? and history
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Magnetic track lighting is a subdivision of track lighting. It’s a method of lighting where light fixtures are attached anywhere on a continuous track device which contains electrical conductors. This is in contrast to directly routing electrical wiring to individual light positions. Tracks can either be mounted to ceilings or walls, lengthwise down beams, or crosswise across rafters or joists. They can also be hung with rods from especially high places like vaulted ceilings.
Magnetic is the main feature, which means led lighting module fixed on the track by the magnetism of the magnet. It’s different from locked by the conventional 2/3/4 contract.The conductive parts in the luminaire are in elastic contact with the conductive strips in the track body, supply power to the lamps. This not only provides greater convenience in installation but also enriches the types of track lighting.
A system means a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole. So, it’s not only include luminaries.
From the understanding of the name-magnetic track lighting system, several features showing:
1. The whole system freely combined of various elements. Designer has constructed a multi-layered visual effect with a strong artistic sense by creative design and space division.
2. Magnetic. Easy installation, reduce the labor working time and cost.
3.It’s a subdivision of track lighting, so main functional is lighting. But compared with traditional lighting, there is no main lighting.
Why and how does it come?
When it comes to lighting, it is impossible to do without optics researchers-designers.
According to online data, the earliest videos and documents of magnetic tracking come from the running magnet aluminum profile series released by Flos worldwide 8 years ago. Flos company has 60 years history. They are new languages of light, cultural ones. Happy and proud that they merge technology and emotion, and create amazing lighting systems. When we use them, don't forget the philosophy they created - integrate light into architecture and nature. Bringing a sophisticated, poetic sensibility.
1.2 How does the tracking magnet work?
The working principle of the magnetic track system is the same as a track lighting system. The tracking profile is mounted on the ceiling or wall. There is a long iron sheet at the bottom of the track rail fixed inside, which is used to stick spotlights. Copper rails are fixed on 2 sides of the track for electrifying. Track head on lamps with magnetic which is sticky on track profiles. 4 copper sheets on the track head connect with 4 copper rails on the track to keep electrifying.
Add a power feed-in on the end of the track rail system, then connect with the Mean well power supply to make AC110V/ AC220V home use electrical transfer to DC48V working with light modules. If dimming system, you need a dimmer. If Tuya smart intelligent system, the Tuya gateway is necessary. Dali system needs DALI lamps and DALI controller, compatible work with Tridonic, Osram, CASAMBL, LUNATONE, Philips, KNX system, Helvar, Hedong system, and so on.
1.3 The benefits of the magnet track, why magnetic light track is welcome by architectural lighting designers?
Benefits:
Free combination, flexibility, and creativity: Designers can flexibly match the type and quantity of modules according to different space.
Diversification: Variety of lighting sources. Such as downlights, spotlights, grille lights, floodlights, pendant lights, wall washer lights, etc. Each module is suitable for certain applications.
No main lighting design style is gradually loved by designers under the popularity of the minimalist design style. Generally speaking, no main lighting design is achieved by embedded downlights or decoration strip lighting, which means impossible to achieve without a ceiling. But the magnetic track lighting system solved this problem. As surface-mounted track rails appeared.
Safety: DC48V/24V low-voltage products are safe to touch.
Easy maintenance and repair: When light modules broken, just remove the lighting and add a new modules. It is also very convenient to redesign if want to change the decoration style.
Why magnetic light track is welcome by architectural lighting designers?
Magnetic lighting comes with no main lighting. Compared to traditional lighting, it looks simpler and more harmonious. Creativity and flexibility give the designer more room for imagination.Traditional main lighting-Main decoration lighting on center of room
picture modern magnetic lighting-No main lighting, more simpler picture.
4. How to check the quality of led lighting system products
4.1 Track rail comparison
Track rail thickness
Conductive rail material and shape
Conductive rail thickness
Conductive rail process
Track rail process
4.2 Led modules comparison
Appearance quality to check
Heat dissipation of lamps
The track head magnet attraction level
Magnet temperature test
Led modules plug in and out destructive testing
300 times plug in and out reliable testing for lighting track head
4.3 LED chips brand and data-sheet
OSRAM, CREE, BRIDGELUX, CRI 90/97
4.4 Power Supply brand
The quality of the power supply directly determines the life of the lamp. The power supply its own brand or an international brand. MEAN WELL International Brand, EMC, UL, CB, CE declaration and UK declaration. Most internal power supply is self-made without certificates.
4.5 If you can't identify quality, buy a sample to test
Seeing is believing, check out the sensitive touch magnetic tracking demo case video.
5. What kind of projects are suitable for magnetic track lighting systems?
Generally speaking, any new building can use the magnetic track lighting system as the main lighting design.
For refurbished buildings, surface mounting track rail installation is more suitable. If you want to embed rails need to check the ceiling structure and size.
5.1 How to choose a magnetic track system for commercial buildings?
For commercial buildings, the height of the ceiling is generally 5-10 meters. M35 commercial bigger track size is more popular. Buildings have a high requirement of power for lighting, power loading of track rails, magnet attraction level, the conductivity of copper wires, and the lifespan of track rails and lamps. Considering high repair and maintenance costs, they prefer high quality and no failure products.
5.2 How to choose a magnetic rail system for home decoration projects?
Home decoration is divided into high-end villas and residences.
High-end villas are recommended M35 large-sized track as large area and higher installation height. The hall ceiling usually reaches 3.5-5 meters. Higher requirements for lighting brightness.
Residential used M20 or M15 smaller size track and lamps looks more harmonious because of smaller limited room and lower ceiling.
5.3 How to choose suitable led lighting, track rail and accessories? Where to use for different light module?
Below video maybe helpful for the selection of lamps for different application scenarios.
6. How do I know the budget if I want to design my building with magnet track?
6.1 Lighting design layout
Lighting designer will complete the lighting layout for project.
Mainly design divided into L, I, U, S design or any combine.
L shape design
I shape design
U shape design
S shape design
6.2 Choose your profile and length
Track rail length 1/1.5/2/3 meters optional.
6.3 Complete with mounting accessories
6.4 Select light modules
6.5 Select power supply
When selecting a power supply, it is necessary to reserve a margin for the power supply to make it work 80%. Make sure long lifespan and possible add or change the lighting design if necessary.
6.6 Arrange smart dimming panels according to room wiring
Generally, one or two dimming panels can be arranged in a room. If a room contains a design of multiple systems, you can choose a multi-channel dimming panel, like 4 channel dimmer panels.
6.7 Select the intelligent accessories according to project needs
For example, tuya system need tuya wifi, bluetooth or Zigbee gateway.
DALI system need DALI intelligent controller.
6.8 Make a list of what you need and calculate the product budget
You can prepare an excel file make a list of what you need tracks, lamps and all accessories and calculate product costs.
Need price-list, please contact us.
6.9 Check shipping cost by flight or by sea
Make a packing list according to the project, confirm with your forwarder to check shipping cost. Or ask lighting sales representative for help.
6.10 Check import duties according to HS code of led lighting and track rail
Track rail HS Code: 9405990000
Lighting modules HS code: 9405429000
Mean well driver HS code: 8504401400
Dimming panel HS code: 8504409999
Check below article to learn more about import process.
Total cost of item = product cost + shipping cost + import duty and VAT + local shipping cost
6.12 Notes
The most important parts is selecting the accessories and matching the right power supply for your project. The cost of them is not so high but lost them will delay your project and raise your budget. So, it’s necessary double check all details and consult to professional ones, like architect, lighting designer, lighting engineer sales representative.
Keep enough back up for your project. Suggestion 3%-5%.
7. How to install the magnetic track system?
7.1 Installation of rails
7.2 Installation of light modules and accessories
8. How to find a reliable magnetic track manufacturer?
8.1 Where are they located of magnetic track lighting manufacturer?
Chinese lighting manufacturers are mainly located in Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces. The manufacturers of magnetic track lighting system are mainly located in Zhongshan and Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province.
8.2 Certification of magnetic lighting system Products
Track rail certificate：CE RoHS
Light modules certificate： CE RoHS
Power supply certificate：EMC, UL, CB, CE declaration and UK declaration
8.3 Online Visiting the factory
Online visiting check the factory and your order process.
8.4 You are the one who knows your own needs best, trust your decision.
Trust yourself, you know your client’s needs better than anyone else. So when you discuss with sales, you have idea if they are suitable for your project. Any led lighting manufacturer’s product only suitable for a group of people. Impossible meet everyone’s needs. Manufacturer’s sales role is to introduce their products and give empirical and professional advice. Trust yourself to make decision.
9. Why choose Focus Lighting as your magnetic track lighting system supplier？
Shenzhen Focus Lighting is a professional and trusted manufacturer of magnetic track lighting system, located in Shenzhen. Who has a high reputation among Chinese export companies. Our reputation comes from providing high quality and safe products to worldwide customers in different projects to help them relieve customer complaints and achieve success.
9.1 High-quality product, 10 years for track rail and 3 years for lamps. So you don't have to worry about repair or replacement for 10 years, and build your reputation in the local market.
9.2 Free customized company logo for products to build your brand.
9.3 Flexible MOQ.
9.4 5 different track rails, 6 different light modules for all projects.
9.5 A variety of track color options, according to different decoration styles.
9.6 Sufficient inventory for fast delivery.
9.7 A variety of accessories to meet different designs.
9.8 Professional engineer sales service.
9.9 Prompt response within 2 hours for your needs.
9.10 Experienced working with builders or designers and provide professional services.
10. Magnetic track lighting manufacturer FAQs
10.1 Can you offer a sample box to check the quality of the product?
Yes, please check demo case for quality checking and display to your client as portable.
10.2 Can be customized logo on the product?
Yes, free customized company logo print on light modules.
10.3 Which color available for magnet track rail and lighting modules?
Black and white color is available, other color can be customized if request.
10.4 How many lamps are suitable for one meter track rail?
Generally speaking, 2-3pcs led lightings is recommended. Keep 20w-30w per meter.
10.5 Will the magnetic light module fall off after using it for a long time? How long is the product warranty?
Magnetic lamps won't fall off as we used permanent magnets. Magnetism won’t lost.
Tracking rail profile warranty 10 years, lamps 3-5 years.
10.6 I see some other manufacturer used block to fix led lamps on track rail, is that safer?
No, it is psychologically safer.Block design will reduce cost.The main feature of the magnetic track system is magnetism. If no magnet, what’s different with traditional track lighting system?
Magnets can be divided into "permanent magnets" and "non-permanent magnets". Permanent magnets can be natural products, also known as magnets. Non-permanent magnets are only magnetic under certain conditions.
10.7 How do I select spare parts to ensure that entire project runs smoothly and safely?
Depending on the size of the project and how often the accessories are used, normally 3%-5% back up.
10.8 DC48V magnetic lamp better than DC24V? AC110V/AC220V magnetic products safe?
DC48V is most common use and no voltage drop compare with DC24V system.
AC110V/AC220V magnetic products are safe if design is reasonable.
10.9 Your track lighting modules can be combined with other companies' products? Or apply to your track rail?
Our track lights are generally suitable for use on our tracks. It can be replaced if you can find the same size.
Tip: Every manufacturer’s product is different, contact your sales representative for replacement.
10.10 What is the ideal distance from the wall to tracks?
There is no special requirement, 0.8-1 meters is recommended.
If there is art on the wall, adjust it according to specific project requirements.
10.11 Is there anything disadvantages using magnetic track system?
Expensive than traditional track lighting.
10.12 How long is your delivery time？
Track rails are ready to ship, lamps delivery time 7-10 working days.
Spot light 
Yes, please check demo case for quality checking and display to your client as portable.
