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Custom Architectural Lighting & OEM Manufacturing

TPK Lighting supports contractors, distributors and project partners who need architectural lighting beyond a standard fixture. We review structure, optics, electrical configuration and OEM branding around the project environment, target market and certification route.

For international projects, we provide product supply, control solution support and technical coordination. If a standard product is already the better route, we will recommend it directly.

What We Customise

Most custom architectural lighting projects involve two or more of these areas. This structure helps define the requirement before sample development starts.

Housing & structure
01

Form, finish & mounting

Used when the fixture must match facade material, bridge railing conditions or non-standard installation spaces.

  • RAL powder coat
  • Custom length
  • Bracket design
  • Cable entry
  • Flush or surface mounting
Optical design
02

Light distribution & effect

Used when the surface effect, throw distance or glare control cannot be met by a standard optic.

  • Beam angle change
  • Asymmetric optic
  • Elliptical beam
  • Anti-glare louvre
  • Custom CCT
Electrical & control
03

Power, dimming & protocol

Used when the project needs a different wattage, voltage or control logic to match the system architecture.

  • 12V / 24V / 48V
  • 100–277VAC
  • DMX512
  • DALI-2
  • 0-10V / PWM
OEM & branding
04

Your brand, our manufacturing

Used by distributors and lighting brands that need reliable OEM architectural lighting manufacturing in China.

  • Product label
  • Laser marking
  • Custom packaging
  • Branded spec sheets
  • NDA available

From Requirement Brief to Delivered Product

A fixed development path reduces ambiguity, aligns scope early and avoids unnecessary sample revisions. Timelines vary by complexity, certification scope and quantity.

Day 1–3

Requirement review

Send the application, target market, quantity estimate, installation condition and any drawings or photos you already have.

Day 3–8

Technical feasibility proposal

We confirm what can be modified, which base product is suitable, the likely MOQ range, indicative pricing and the development route.

Day 8–30

Sample production and evaluation

Samples are produced for visual, structural and functional review before mass production. Optical effect, finish detail and control behaviour are verified here.

Day 30–60

Mass production

After sample approval, production starts under the agreed specification with electrical testing, optical verification, aging test and project-specific packing preparation.

Week 8–10

Delivery and after-sales coordination

Products are delivered under agreed terms, with documentation and technical follow-up support for installation or commissioning coordination where required.

Project Types That Usually Need Custom Review

Customisation is most useful when installation conditions, control architecture or brand requirements cannot be solved by a catalogue model alone.

Facade / Building Envelope

Facade lighting

Special beam angles, custom housing colours, concealed mounting or glare control for building surfaces.

Bridge / Infrastructure

Bridge lighting

Long-distance DMX, railing brackets, anti-corrosion materials and installation constraints.

Landmark / Public Space

Landmark lighting

RGBW scenes, custom optics, wiring constraints and documentation for project approval.

Distributor / OEM

Private label supply

Branding, packaging, technical documents and product-line continuity for channel partners.

Capability Specifications for Custom LED Lighting

These are typical reference ranges, not hard limits. Final feasibility depends on the selected base model, project environment and certification scope.

Structure

Housing & structural modifications

Housing coloursAny RAL number, standard and special finishes
Finish typesMatt, satin, textured, metallic
Linear light lengthsCustom from 200 mm to 2000 mm
Wall washer size rangeTypically within ±30% of base model dimensions
Bracket materialsAluminium or 316 stainless steel
IP directionIP65 / IP67 / IP68 by design route
Optics

Optical modifications

Beam angle range5° to 120° depending on product family
Distribution typesSymmetric, asymmetric, elliptical and special layouts
CRI optionsCRI 80 / 90 / 95+ on request
Colour temperature2200 K to 6500 K, including custom CCT route
MacAdam step≤3 SDCM standard, tighter control on request
Anti-glare optionsFrosted lens, louvre, flush lens, honeycomb and shield variants
Control

Electrical & control modifications

Input voltageAC 100–277V or DC 12V / 24V / 48V
Wattage variantsCustom intermediate power levels by feasibility review
Dimming protocolsDMX512, DALI-2, 0-10V, PWM, Triac
Channel logicStandard and custom RGBW mapping
Long-run DMXSignal conditioning planning for extended cable distance
Driver directionSelected to match environment, control and efficiency needs
OEM

OEM and production terms

MOQ — colour changeTypically 50–100 units
MOQ — structural changeTypically 100–200 units
MOQ — full OEMTypically 200+ units
Sample lead timeUsually 15–20 working days
Production lead timeUsually 20–30 working days after approval
NDAAvailable on request before detailed development discussion

FAQ for Custom Architectural Lighting

Questions commonly raised by engineering teams, distributors and OEM buyers before a custom fixture is developed.

What can TPK customise on an architectural lighting fixture?

TPK can customise housing and bracket structure, optical distribution, electrical or control configuration and OEM branding. Many projects combine more than one of these dimensions.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom LED lighting products?

Simple colour or label changes often start from 50–100 units. Structural modifications usually require 100–200 units. Full OEM architectural lighting projects generally start from around 200 units or above.

How long does custom product development usually take?

A typical route includes requirement review, feasibility proposal, sample production, approval and mass production. Many projects take roughly 8–10 weeks from first brief to first delivery.

Can TPK support ETL or CE requirements for custom products?

In many cases, yes. The exact route depends on whether the custom change affects the certified structure or electrical system, so this should be reviewed during the proposal stage.

Can TPK work as an OEM architectural lighting manufacturer for my brand?

Yes. We support OEM architectural lighting production with custom labels, packaging and technical documents. NDA discussion and exclusivity scope can be handled before detailed development work starts.

What information should I send before feasibility review?

Send the product type, target application, what needs to change, target market, certification requirement, quantity estimate, timeline and any photos or drawings of the installation condition.

Tell Us What Your Project Needs

This form is suitable for custom LED wall washer, linear light, spotlight, floodlight and control-related enquiries. Submit prepares an email draft to ES2@topkinglite.com.

Before you submit

A rough brief is enough for first review.

Send the requirement even if it is still early stage. A note such as “black RAL wall washer for bridge project in Europe, ETL or CE to be confirmed” is enough to start the first review.

  • Application or project type
  • Base product or product family
  • What needs to change
  • Target market and certification direction
  • Quantity estimate and timeline
  • Drawings, photos or reference specifications if available
This form prepares an email draft in the visitor's local email app. If no email window opens, contact TPK directly by WhatsApp or email.
An email draft should have opened in your email app. Please review it and click send. If no draft opened, email ES2@topkinglite.com or use WhatsApp for immediate follow-up.

Not Every Project Needs Custom Development

If a standard product can already meet the beam angle, mounting and control requirement, that route is usually faster and more cost-efficient. We recommend comparing both paths before confirming development scope.