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Coronet LED lighting company is breaking new ground with the CDL3 Series of top-notch architectural downlights. The addition of CDL3 family to the brand’s extensive portfolio is a major milestone for Coronet, which has employed its specifier-led, contractor-friendly approach to a new lighting category that plays a key role in shaping environments.
CDL3 Family is a 3-inch downlight series that can serve as an easy-to-adapt, fully modular toolkit. In its new product, Coronet used its recognisable technical precision, innovation, and aesthetic (which already established the brand as a leader in linear lighting) to a new area – point-source illumination.
Empty housing approach
Unlike other light architectural companies, Coronet has taken a different approach called “empty housing“. Empty housing enables an easy and seamless installation and replacement of light engines, optics, and trims independently. This modular approach allows the lighting system to evolve alongside the building, enabling individual components to be replaced without changing the entire fixture.
Customization options
With this CDL3 Family, Coronet further strengthens its position as a go-to resource for interior designers and architects, streamlining coordination across projects. The product offers several customisation options that can be divided into four groups:
- Trims (round or square)
- Distribution (fixed, adjustable, or wall wash)
- Beam spread (from narrow spot to wide flood of light)
- Housing (standard or shallow)
Housing options
The pinhole configuration comes with a 1.25-inch aperture within a 3-in downlight and a deeply recessed light engine. The setup results in subtler ceiling lighting with reduced glare. The shallow housing is designed for tight clearance conditions, as it can be installed in small places just two inches above the ceiling.
The standard housing configuration, on the other hand, fosters visual comfort with a 3-inch aperture, a 1-inch recess, and a 40-degree cutoff. Field-changeable optics enable easy adjustments and fine-tuning of light distribution according to the evolving needs of a project. The CDL3 also comes in multiple colour temperatures and dimming options. Other features include tool-adjustable aiming and modular component replacement from below the ceiling.
“Expanding into downlights was a natural next step for us. We’ve built our reputation on architectural linear systems, but when you look at a ceiling plan, it’s not just lines. There are a lot of points, too. CDL3 allows us to support both, giving designers a cohesive toolkit from a single source without compromising on performance or flexibility.”
Tyler Mullane, Vice President of Business Development at Coronet LED.
CDL3 features a proprietary collar system that uses swing-out tabs to create a precise fit after the ceiling is finalised. The collar accommodates different ceiling thicknesses and ensures consistent trim alignment. All these features combined help both contractors and specifiers by making the installation process more predictable and the final appearance more sophisticated.
