Track systems & cable systems

A track lighting system for lamps is one of the most flexible options for modern room lighting. Instead of mounting each luminaire to its own ceiling outlet, several spotlights, downlights or pendant lights are supplied with power via a shared track. This allows the lighting to be planned individually, expanded at any time and adapted to changing room situations.

Whether in the living room, above the dining table, in the kitchen, hallway or commercial area: lamps with a track system enable both uniform general lighting and targeted lighting accents. At skapetze® you will find different systems and components – from the classic 1-circuit track lighting system to professional 3-circuit track lighting systems, as well as cable systems and solutions for recessed and surface mounting.

Why choose a track lighting system for lamps?

The great advantage of track lighting lies in its flexibility. A power track can accommodate several luminaires that can be freely positioned along the track. Many spotlights can also be rotated and swivelled. This means you can place light exactly where it is needed.

A LED track lighting system is ideal, for example, for specifically illuminating worktops in the kitchen, pictures on the wall, furniture, dining areas or architectural details. At the same time, pendant lights with a track system can also be combined using suitable adapters.

This turns a simple light track into a complete lighting concept with general light, accent light and decorative lighting.

1-circuit track lighting system – simple and ideal for living spaces

In a 1-circuit track lighting system, all connected luminaires are supplied via a single circuit. When the luminaires are switched on or dimmed, all luminaires within the track react at the same time.

This technology is particularly interesting for private living areas where no separate switching groups are required. Typical applications include kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, hallways or bedrooms.

Different track lamps, spotlights and pendant lights can also be combined. This makes the system suitable for both functional and decorative lighting concepts.

A well-known example is the Paulmann URail system. The Paulmann track lighting system offers numerous components, connectors, spotlights and pendant adapters and is particularly suitable for flexibly planned residential lighting.

3-circuit track lighting system – maximum flexibility

If you want to illuminate larger rooms or control several lighting groups independently, a 3-circuit track lighting system is often the preferred choice.

Here, the luminaires within one track can be assigned to different circuits. This makes it possible, for example, to switch three groups separately. That is exactly why this form of power track system is often used in shops, offices, exhibitions, restaurants and other commercial areas.

But the 3-circuit technology is also becoming increasingly interesting in modern homes – especially in large open-plan layouts.

At skapetze® you will find, among other things, SLV track lighting systems, ProLight systems and the Paulmann ProRail system. A professional SLV track lighting system offers a wide selection of tracks, connectors, spotlights and accessories and thus enables complex routing.

Combine spotlights and pendant lights on a track system

A modern ceiling light with track system no longer has to consist solely of classic spotlights. With suitable adapters, pendant lights can also be integrated directly into the power track.

This allows you, for example, to use several pendants above a dining table while also using additional spotlights for room lighting. This combination is especially interesting in open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas.

With a pendant light on a track system, you can also determine the position of the luminaire much more flexibly than with a fixed ceiling outlet. If the dining table is moved later, the pendant can often be repositioned along the track as well.

Our s.luce® track complete sets combine this flexibility with decorative pendant lights and provide ready-coordinated solutions for dining tables and kitchen islands.

Surface-mounted or recessed track system?

The installation type also plays an important role when making your selection.

Surface-mounted track systems are installed directly on the ceiling or wall. They do not require a ceiling cut-out and are therefore particularly suitable for renovations, retrofitting and existing buildings. The power track remains visible and deliberately becomes part of the architecture.

A recessed track system, by contrast, is integrated as flush as possible into the ceiling or wall. This creates a particularly clean, high-quality appearance. This variant is especially suitable for new builds or renovations where, for example, a drywall ceiling is already planned.

Both variants can serve as the basis for a modern lighting track system.

Cable systems for long and special room geometries

In addition to classic power tracks, cable systems for lamps offer another flexible lighting solution. The luminaires are positioned along tensioned power cables. This also makes it possible to bridge larger distances or unusual room geometries.

A cable system is particularly interesting when light needs to be guided over longer distances or when classic straight tracks do not suit the architecture optimally.

Which track lighting system is right for you?

The right solution depends mainly on room size, the desired control options and the design. For simple residential solutions, a 1-circuit system is often sufficient. If several separately switchable lighting groups or particularly extensive installations are required, a 3-circuit system offers significantly more possibilities.

Afterwards, you can choose between lamps for track systems, spotlights, downlights and pendant lights and tailor your lighting exactly to the room.

This makes the track lighting system for luminaires not just a power supply, but a flexible basis for a complete lighting concept – from the single ceiling light on a track system to the comprehensive lighting of entire residential and commercial areas.