A popular alternative to mounting luminaires, Catenary Lighting is paving the way into many cities throughout the UK. Perfect for minimising the amount of street furniture needed, this lighting form is perfect for cities and urban areas with growing populations.
We have experience in creating unforgettable catenary projects such as Barking Riverside, one of London’s new state-of-the-art developments. We can transform spaces with bespoke lighting solutions to provide high uniformity schemes that prioritise both safety and aesthetic equally.
What Benefits Do Catenary Lighting Bring?
With a rise in smart cities, Catenary Lighting can provide the same levels of lighting but without the need for additional columns. This method is perfect for optimising space on site allowing further room for pedestrian traffic, EV charging stations, and necessary street furniture.
In addition to space optimisation, catenary lighting can reduce the amount of light pollution produced as the fixtures are installed flat-to-ground and distribute minimal upwards light. We also utilise innovative technology systems to reduce the amount of glare and potential obtrusive light.
Considerations
Luminaire selection and lighting design through to installation and maintenance all contribute to the success of your scheme. Therefore, we have a created some pointers to guide you along through your catenary lighting.
Luminaire Selection
When selecting luminaires, many focus on pure cost instead of prioritising performance and aesthetic. This often results in discordant schemes which don’t produce the appropriate amount of levels needed for your site.
Kingfisher Lighting focus on quality above everything else, from our chips through to the finish on our luminaires. We believe by holding a high volume of catenary luminaires within our range, we present many opportunities to create continuity and performance without sacrificing on either.
Lighting Design
Make the most of your space with a lighting design. The best way to get the most from your lighting is through utilising a competent designer. They’ll be able to assess the best options for your site via meticulous optical, colour temperature and luminaire location selection. This will ensure you achieve the accurate lux levels, uniformity and colour rendering for your site.
We have a talented in-house lighting design team with experience in creating innovative catenary solutions for a number of sites nationwide. Designing to the latest legislations and guidance, they’ll be sure to make your scheme truly perform.
Installation
It is of vital importance to get someone experienced in catenary lighting to ensure they are accurately installed, especially when the luminaire is on the cable. We recommend using a reliable structural engineer to ensure all cable is measured and capable of holding the weight from the start.
Maintenance
To ensure longevity, it’s important to perform a visual inspection of the anchors annually to detect any signs of corrosion or degradation. Additionally, conduct a load test every five years to confirm the stability of the fixing points.
As mentioned previously, we ensure all luminaires and accessories are crafted from the highest quality materials for a long lifetime. To find out more about our catenary offering please visit www.kingfisherlighting.com or call our team on 01623 415900
