Track Lighting
Track Lighting consists of a continuous track conducts electricity from a single source. Fixtures may be attached anywhere along this track. Above is WAC Lighting Flexrail used to light artwork successfully.
Track can be mounted to
- Ceilings
- Walls
- Drywall
- Plaster
- Wood
- Suspended Ceilings
- Along architectural elements
- Suspended from rods or cables
- Sloped ceilings
Track lighting may be suspended using rods or cables. Track light fixtures may be suspended using from the track. Pendants may be suspended from the track. Track lighting is available in Line Voltage (120 volt) or Low Voltage (12 volt or 24 volt). Low voltage track uses a transformer to drop the electricity to the required voltage, connecting low voltage lights directly to the track. Line voltage track may still be used with low voltage fixtures with a transformer as part of each fixture. Be sure to anchor your track securely before hanging heavier fixtures.
Track Lighting
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WAC Track on suspended ceiling using T-Bar Drop Ceiling Attachment |
WAC Track on open beams light the ceiling, providing ambient lighting |
Besa Monorail with spotlights and pendants |
Tech Lighting Wall MonoRail
attaches to the wall |
Power & Connections
Electricity is provided to the track using a Live End. 
Power can be fed from one end of the track, from a connector, from a flexible or stem power feed or as a floating canopy anywhere along the track.
Track can be wired directly to a ceiling box or be attached anywhere, then plugged into a standard wall outlet using a cord set. If the outlet is not controlled by a switch, an in-line switch may be used on the cord.
If you wish to have areas of your track lighting controlled by separate switches, so that one area can be lit or dimmed without affecting the entire track, you may use an isolating end and an additional live end.
Track can be laid out in any design, using Right or Left "L" Connectors, "X" and "T" Connectors.
Flexible Connectors can be used, so your layout does not have to be at right angles.
Standard Track Lighting Types
There are 3 standard types of track lighting. Halo or Halo compatible (H), Juno or Juno compatible (J) and Lightolier or Lightolier compatible (L).
- Halo or Halo compatible track has three wires or contacts
- Juno or Juno compatible Juno or Juno compatible track is wider with only two wires about 1" apart.
- Lightolier or Lightolier compatible track also has two wires which are about 7/8" apart
| Halo or Halo compatible track 3 Wire |
Juno or Juno compatible track Wide 2 Wire |
Lightolier or Lightolier compatible track 2 Wire |
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Two Circuit Track Lighting
Track lighting is also available 2-circuit. Two circuit track allows individual fixtures to be independently switched or dimmed.
WAC
Single-Circuit Track
WAC Two-Circuit
Track
Miniature Track
Miniature track systems are available in Low Voltage (12 volt or 24 volt)
Smaller track may be used as
- Accent lighting
- Inside cabinets
- Over countertops
- Shelves
- Display cases
- Cove lighting
- Task lighting
Often the track itself is decorative or covered
WAC Linear
System Miniature Track
WAC
Miniature Track Fixtures
WAC Mini-Track
Adapter & Quick Connect Fixtures
Cable Lighting
Fixtures are suspended or clamped from cables which carry low voltage. Cable may be uninsulated. If the cable is insulated, the fixtures clamp to the cable, pierce the insulation.
Cables can suspend light fixtures or pendants. Fun art lights are available also, that use a metal and glass bug, metal man or other options to hold a functional light.
Rerouters can be used to turn corners.
Bruck Lighting
High-Line Cable
Tech Lighting
Kable Lite
Monorail
Fixtures or pendants are attached to a contemporary narrow track which may be bent or curved. Monorail is available as single circuit or two circuit. It is available in low voltage and line voltage. It may be suspended by rods or cables. Some Monorail can be curved into fixed or freeform shapes, even curved into spirals. Monorail track lighting can be curved or shaped and suspended to form a chandelier.
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Besa Lighting Monorail with pendants and fixtures |
LBL Lighting Monorail bent in a spiral pattern with Crystal Ball Mini Pendants |
Tech Lighting T-Trak Line Voltage Track Lighting |
Besa
Low Voltage Monorail Packaged Kits, Rail & Components
Bruck Lighting
Enzis Flexible Track
Bruck Flight System
LBL Fusion
Monorail
LBL
LED Illuminated MonoRail
Tech
Lighting MonoRail
Tech Lighting
T-Trak Line Voltage MonoRail
WAC Flexrail 1
Modern Track Lighting
WAC Flexrail 2
High Capacity Track Lighting
WAC Solorail Monorail
Kits & System
Fixtures
Track lighting fixtures for standard track lighting and monorail are available in incandescent, fluorescent, halogen and LED. Fixture extensions can be added to bring a fixture closer. Line voltage fixtures must be used on line voltage track. Low voltage fixtures with incorporated transformers may be used on line voltage track as well. Low voltage track uses low voltage fixtures.
A wide variety of filters, lenses, shades, shields and accessories are available.
Besa
RSP Monorail Spotlights
Tech
Lighting Low Voltage Track Elements
Tech
Lighting MonoRail Elements (Heads)
Tech
Lighting FreeJack Track Adapters
WAC
Low Voltage Track Heads
WAC Line
Voltage Track Heads
WAC Fluorescent
Track Heads
WAC Metal
Halide & HID Track Heads
WAC LED
Track Heads
WAC
Precision Track Heads
WAC Track Adapters & Quick
Connect Fixtures
WAC MonoRail
Adapter & Quick Connect Fixtures
WAC Quick
Connect Fixtures & Pendants
WAC Flexrail
Adapter & Quick Connect Fixtures
WAC Track Adapters & Quick
Connect Fixtures
WAC Shades,
Shields, Lenses & Accessories
Pendants 
A huge assortment of pendants are made for any type of track lighting system. Adapters are available to convert any pendant into a track pendant.
Besa
RXL Monorail LED Pendants
Besa
RSP Monorail Pendants
Besa
RXA Adjustable Pendant + MonoRail Adapter
Tech
Lighting MonoRail Pendants
Tech
Lighting Low Voltage Track Pendants
WAC Quick
Connect Pendants
WAC Track
Pendants
WAC Quick
Connect Pendants
Fun & Funky Lights
A variety of whimsical art fixtures hold low-voltage lamps up to 75 watts. They can be used on monorail or cable light. An adapter is available to convert them for use on most standard track lighting.
Tech Lighting Functional Art Lighting
Speakers
Speakers are now made that can be powered using a track lighting system. Railtones, from Tech Lighting or LBL, is a wireless speaker system that is mounted and powered by a low voltage Monorail system or adapted to other track systems.
LBL railtones
Wireless Speakers
Tech
Lighting railtones Wireless Speakers
Transformers
Low voltage track lighting requires a transformer. Transformers are available in electronic or magnetic. The transformer must have enough wattage for the fixtures attached to the track.
Dimmers
The wrong dimmer may cause blinking or buzzing.
Dimmers are specific to what they dim
- Incandescent
- Fluorescent
- Line Voltage
- Low Voltage dimmers come in:
- Magnetic
- Electronic
- Single pole or 3-way
Since a single track may have many fixtures on it, it may draw more current from a single box or outlet. Your dimmer must be rated for the correct wattage. It must be rated to control the total load.
Dimmers create heat. They have fins to dissipate heat. If dimmers are used side-by-side with other switches or dimmers, part of the fins are removed to fit. This lowers their rating, as they run hotter.
