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Industry Insight: Lighting Beam

Market Demand for High-Quality Commercial Lighting Solutions
The global commercial lighting market continues to evolve, driven by energy efficiency mandates, smart building integration, and stringent safety regulations. Distributors, contractors, and architects increasingly prioritize suppliers who deliver certified, reliable lighting solutions capable of meeting regional compliance requirements without compromising performance. In markets like North America and Europe, non-compliant products face immediate rejection at customs, costly rework, and potential liability risks—making third-party certifications a non-negotiable requirement for project success.
Why Certification Compliance is Non-Negotiable for Importers
Importers operating in regulated markets must navigate complex compliance frameworks. ETL certification for North America and TUV CE for Europe are mandatory for legal market access, safety validation, and liability protection. Failure to meet these standards results in shipment delays, financial penalties, and reputational damage.
| Certification | Region | Compliance Standards | Importer Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETL (USA/Canada) | North America | UL 1598, CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 | Mandatory for market entry; prevents customs holds and recalls |
| TUV CE (Europe) | European Union | EN 60598-1, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU | Required for CE marking; avoids legal penalties and project delays |
These certifications are not optional—they represent verified proof of safety, performance, and regulatory alignment. Beauty STC Lighting’s products undergo rigorous third-party testing to ensure full compliance, enabling seamless importation and long-term project reliability for global clients.
Veteran Manufacturing Expertise: 25+ Years of Precision Engineering
Established in 1998, Beauty STC Manufacturing Co., Ltd has built a reputation for delivering certified commercial lighting solutions through decades of experience in global markets. Our manufacturing processes are aligned with international quality standards, supported by full ETL and TUV CE certifications for all core product lines. Guided by principles of responsibility and innovation, we maintain rigorous quality control from design to production—ensuring every solution meets the exacting standards of architects, contractors, and project managers worldwide.
| Product Category | ETL/CE Compliance | Key Specifications | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible LED Strip | ETL & TUV CE | IP65, 120-240V, 24-120W/m, 2700K-6500K | Architectural accents, retail displays, hospitality |
| LED Panel Lights | ETL & TUV CE | 1200x120mm, 120 lm/W, 0-10V dimming | Offices, schools, healthcare facilities |
| LED UFO High Bay | ETL & TUV CE | 150-300W, 150+ lm/W, IP66 | Warehouses, factories, gymnasiums |
| LED T8/T5 Tubes | ETL & CE | T8: 18W, T5: 14W, 50,000h lifespan | Retrofit projects, commercial retrofits |
As an OEM/ODM partner, we provide end-to-end customization while maintaining strict adherence to certification requirements. From initial design to final production, our 25+ years of experience ensure consistent quality, technical precision, and regulatory compliance for projects of any scale.
For technical specifications, compliance documentation, or OEM collaboration, contact our global engineering team at [email protected] or +86 13902885704.
Technical Specs & Certifications (ETL/CE)

Technical Specifications & Quality Standards
Lighting Beam Performance – Factory-Direct Benchmarks
1. Optical Efficiency & Beam Control
Luminous efficacy: 145–165 lm/W @ 25 °C Tj (measured on 300 mm integrating sphere, 1 m test distance).
MacAdam 3-step SDCM standard; optional 2-step for museum-grade applications.
Beam angles: 15°, 24°, 36°, 60° (interchangeable TIR lenses); asymmetrical wall-wash insert available.
UGR <16 for 24° lens at 1∶1 spacing-to-mounting-height ratio—compliant with EN 12464-1 office/task criteria.
2. Colour & Fidelity
Standard CRI Ra >90, R9 >60 (TM-30-18 Rf 94, Rg 100).
3,000 K, 3,500 K, 4,000 K within ±75 K tolerance (measured Tj 85 °C).
<1 × 10⁻³ chromaticity drift per 1,000 h (IESTM-21-19 projection).
3. Thermal & Electrical Platform
6063-T5 extruded housing, 1.5 W/m·K thermal interface sheet, ΔT junction-to-case <15 °C.
Flicker-free driver: <1 % @ 100 Hz (IEEE 1789-2015), surge 2 kV differential / 4 kV common (IEC 61000-4-5).
Input range 120–277 V, 50/60 Hz, 0–10 V / DALI-2 dimming down to 1 %.
4. Ingress & Mechanical Protection
IP65 (lens face) / IP40 (rear) standard; optional IP67/IP69K for food/pharma tunnels.
IK08 (5 J) impact, 6063 housing polyester powder coat ≥60 µm, 1,000 h salt-spray (ASTM B117).
Ambient operating –30 °C to +55 °C, 95 % RH non-condensing.
5. PCB & Component Traceability
2 oz rolled-anneal Cu, 1.6 mm FR-4 TG 170 °C, 35 µm immersion Au surface finish.
Automated SMT (Yamaha i-Pulse), 100 % AOI, 2 h 85 °C / 85 % RH burn-in, 3 h on/off cycling.
LM-80 qualified mid-power LED package (L90B10 ≥54,000 h @ 55 °C); full test report available for each BIN code.
6. Certification & Factory Compliance
ETL/cETL to UL 1598 & UL 8750, CSA C22.2#250.0 (file 5025278).
TUV CE / EN 60598-1, -2-1; EN 62031; EN 62471; EN 55015/61547 (certificate 44 7801 2002).
RoHS, REACH, WEEE documentation maintained in 10-year technical file.
Consistency & Production Control
Beauty STC Lighting (est. 1998) runs a ** vertically-integrated line on a 23,000 m² Jiangmen campus**:
- LED BIN management: Every reel is 3 nm x,y bin verified; mix-BIN lots rejected.
- Driver lot aging: 100 % load test 4 h @ 265 V; failure rate target <0.1 % before shipment.
- Integrating-sphere sampling: Each production lot, 2 pcs/hour; data logged against baseline.
- Third-party audits: ETL/TUV quarterly factory inspection; ISO 9001 surveillance every 12 months.
Generic Market vs. Beauty STC Certified Quality
| Parameter | Generic Market (typical) | Beauty STC Certified | Test / Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous efficacy | 110–130 lm/W | 145–165 lm/W | IES LM-79-19 |
| CRI Ra | 80 ± 5 | 90–93 | CIE 13.3 |
| R9 value | 0–15 | ≥60 | CIE 13.3 |
| SDCM | 5-step | 3-step (2 opt.) | ANSI C78.377 |
| Flicker percent | 5–10 % @ 100 Hz | <1 % | IEEE 1789 |
| Lifetime L70 | 30,000 h claim | 54,000 h L90B10 | IES TM-21 |
| Ingress | IP44 | IP65 (opt. IP69K) | IEC 60529 |
| PCB Cu weight | 1 oz | 2 oz | IPC-6012 |
| Thermal ΔT (Tj-Tc) | 25 °C | <15 °C | Thermal camera |
| Safety mark | Self-declaration | ETL/cETL + TUV CE | UL & EN files |
| Surge withstand | 500 V | 2 kV / 4 kV | IEC 61000-4-5 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years (extendable) | Factory TC |
| OEM tooling lead | 8–10 weeks | 4–5 weeks | In-house CNC |
OEM / ODM Capability Snapshot
Tooling shop: 5-axis Haas CNC, 3-day prototype reflector/lens turnaround.
Driver firmware: In-house MCU programming for DALI-2, Casambi, Tuya, Matter-ready.
Laser silk-screen or chemical etch for private-label housing graphics; MOQ 100 pcs for custom beam optics.
Complete photometric package: IES, LDT, TM-30, .dwg, .rfa files supplied within 48 h of request.
For specification sheets, IES files, or sample booking, contact:
[email protected] | +86-13902885704
Factory Tour: Manufacturing Excellence

Precision Manufacturing & Custom OEM Capabilities
As a manufacturer with over 25 years of experience since 1998, Beauty STC Lighting operates a fully integrated production facility in Jiangmen, Guangdong, designed to meet stringent international standards. Our facility combines advanced automation with rigorous quality control protocols to deliver consistent, high-performance LED lighting solutions for global markets. All products undergo ETL (USA/Canada) and TUV CE (Europe) certification processes, ensuring compliance with regional safety and performance requirements.
Advanced Production Line Infrastructure
Our Jiangmen factory features a fully automated surface-mount technology (SMT) line with high-precision pick-and-place machines and reflow soldering systems. This infrastructure ensures consistent soldering quality and component placement accuracy for LED strips and modules, reducing defects by 98% compared to manual assembly. All products undergo 24–72 hours of continuous aging tests under controlled temperature and voltage conditions to validate thermal stability, luminous decay, and operational longevity before shipment.
Rigorous Quality Control Protocols
Our quality framework adheres to ISO 9001 standards and integrates ETL/CE certification requirements at every production stage. Testing protocols are validated against international standards to ensure reliability and safety:
| QC Stage | Process | Standard | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming Material Inspection | Raw material verification (LED chips, PCB, drivers) | ISO 9001, ETL/CE requirements | 100% |
| In-Process Testing | Soldering quality, electrical continuity, initial power-on | IEC 62471 (photobiological safety), internal specs | 100% during assembly |
| Final Functional Testing | Luminous flux, color consistency, IP rating, safety checks | ETL/CE certification standards, IEC 60598 (luminaires safety) | 100% before packaging |
| Packaging & Shipping | Packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, shipment documentation | ISO 9001, client-specific requirements | Batch verification |
Tailored OEM/ODM Solutions
Our engineering team provides end-to-end OEM/ODM services, from initial design consultation to certification and production. We specialize in customizing products to meet specific regional and application requirements, including bespoke lengths, color temperatures, and packaging configurations. All custom solutions undergo the same rigorous certification testing as our standard product lines to ensure compliance with ETL (USA/Canada) and TUV CE (Europe) standards.
| Product Type | Customization Parameters | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible LED Strip | Length (per reel), CCT, CRI, IP Rating, Connector Type | 1–500m; 2700K–6500K; CRI ≥80; IP20–IP68; JST, Molex |
| LED Panel Light | Size, Thickness, CCT, Dimming Method, Mounting Options | 300×300mm–1200×1200mm; 2700K–6500K; 0–10V, DALI, Switch; surface, recessed, suspended |
| LED UFO High Bay | Wattage, Beam Angle, Housing Material, Mounting Hardware | 100W–400W; 60°–120°; Aluminum alloy; E26/E39, hook mounts |
| LED T8/T5 | Length, CCT, CRI, Ballast Compatibility | 1200mm, 1500mm; 2700K–6500K; CRI ≥80; electronic ballast compatible |
For technical specifications or custom project inquiries, contact our engineering team at [email protected] or +86 139 0288 5704.
Installation & Application Scenarios
Application Scenarios for Beauty STC Beam-Projectors
(ETL / TUV CE, 25-year OEM/ODM factory, 1998-)
H2 Where a Lighting Beam Adds Value – Proven Reference Matrix
| Application | Primary Beam Task | Typical CCT / CRI | Beam Angle | Recommended Model Series | Mounting Style | Cert. Check-point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel façade & porte-cochère | Accent masonry, logo wall | 3000 K, 90 CRI | 10 × 60° asymmetric | BST-FLxx-ETL | Ground stake + 1″ knuckle | IP65, -30 °C, IK08 |
| Shopping-mall canopy | Grazing on aluminium composite | 4000 K, 80 CRI | 30° medium | BST-FLxx-ETL-3H | Surface track on I-beam | IP65, 1000 h salt-spray |
| Office atrium wall-wash | Uniform vertical illuminance | 3500 K, 90 CRI | 40 × 60° oval | BST-FLxx-ETL-WS | Recessed in 100 mm parapet | UGR < 19, flicker-free 1 % |
| Industrial high-bay aisle | Narrow aisle lighting | 5000 K, 70 CRI | 25° spot | BST-UFO-ETL-150 W | ½″ hook on 6 m truss | IP65, 5G vibration |
| Car-park perimeter pole | Security & way-finding | 4000 K, 70 CRI | 90° flood | BST-FLxx-ETL-200 W | Tenon 60 mm Ø, 5° forward tilt | 6 kV surge, 3N Nickel ISO |
H2 Installation Notes for Global Contractors
H3 1. Pre-Mount Check
Verify local voltage (100-277 V model covers 98 % of exports).
Beam orientation: mark aiming point on floor with laser plumb; 0.5 m deviation at 10 m throw = 5° error, unacceptable for façade contests.
H3 2. Thermal & Wiring
Allow 100 mm free air on driver side; aluminium back-plate ≥ 3 mm acts as heat-spreader.
Use 3-conductor rubber cable (H05RN-F 3 × 1.5 mm²) for ETL; for CE, H07RN-F 5 × 1.5 mm² if DALI is looped.
H3 3. Aiming & Glare Control
Install external ½″ BSP level vial on knuckle—speeds commissioning.
For lobbies < 3 m ceiling height, choose micro-louver accessory (UGR cut from 22 to 16).
H3 4. Surge & Lightning
6 kV/3 kA MOV is standard; for coastal sites specify 10 kV/5 kA board.
Isolate DALI bus from mains with ET-01 isolator; prevents 220 V feedback that voids 5-year factory warranty.
H3 5. Retrofit on Existing Poles
Tenon adapter 60 mm → 76 mm available ex-stock, 48 h Jiangmen lead-time.
Weight ≤ 4.5 kg keeps old 89 mm fibreglass poles within EPA 0.45 m² safe zone (90 km/h wind).
H2 Factory-Direct OEM Customisation Menu (25-Year Platform)
| Option | Range | Lead-Time | Min. Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom CCT | 2200 – 6500 K | 7 days | 100 pcs |
| Beam optic | 8° spot – 120° flood | 5 days | 50 pcs |
| Bracket length | 150 – 600 mm | 3 days | 30 pcs |
| Laser-etched logo | ≤ 60 × 20 mm | 2 days | 1 carton |
| DALI-2 / 0-10 V / Bluetooth | On same PCB | 10 days | 200 pcs |
All variants use common ETL & TUV CE file package (UL 1598, UL 8750, EN 60598-2-5, EN 55015), eliminating re-certification cost for distributors.
H2 Field ROI Snapshot (Contractor-Friendly)
| Energy saved vs. 400 W MH | 63 % |
| Payback at 0.12 USD / kWh, 12 h / d | 13 months |
| L70 @ 45 °C Tc | 102 000 h |
| 5-year failure rate (2018-2023 data) | < 0.4 % |
For project quotations or simulation (.ies & .ldt) within 24 h, contact:
[email protected] | +86-13902885704
Why Choose Beauty STC Lighting

Partner with Beauty STC Lighting – Your Trusted Manufacturing Source
25+ Years of Manufacturing Excellence
Since 1998, Beauty STC Lighting has operated from its Jiangmen, Guangdong facility, delivering reliable, certified LED solutions to global markets. Our factory-direct model ensures quality control at every production stage, with processes refined through over two decades of industry experience.
Global Compliance & Quality Assurance
Our products meet rigorous international standards, ensuring seamless integration into commercial and architectural projects worldwide.
| Certification | Region | Compliance Scope |
|---|---|---|
| ETL (USA/Canada) | North America | UL/CSA safety standards for electrical products |
| TÜV CE (Europe) | European Union | EN/IEC safety and EMC requirements |
Worldwide Market Reach
With exports to 50+ countries across six continents, our solutions are engineered for diverse regulatory environments and project requirements.
| Region | Key Markets |
|---|---|
| North America | USA, Canada |
| Europe | Germany, France, UK, Netherlands |
| Southeast Asia | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand |
| Australia | Australia |
| East Asia | Japan, South Korea |
| Other | Russia, Brazil, UAE |
Custom OEM/ODM Solutions
Beauty STC Lighting provides comprehensive OEM and ODM services tailored to global project specifications. Our engineering team collaborates with distributors, architects, and contractors to deliver:
Customized product designs for specific application requirements
Adjustable color temperatures (2700K–6500K) and beam angles
Private labeling and packaging per brand guidelines
Volume production with scalable MOQs and lead times
Full technical documentation and compliance support
All products undergo rigorous testing in accordance with ETL and TÜV CE standards prior to shipment.
For technical specifications, sample requests, or project collaboration, contact our export team directly:
[email protected] | +86 13902885704
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