Kanlux In-ground luminaires

Kanlux In-ground luminaires for driveways, paths and façades

Kanlux In-ground luminaires are designed for places where the light effect should be visible but the fitting itself almost invisible. Recessed in paving, terraces, driveways or garden paths, they provide marker light, uplight façades and trees, and increase safety around entrances and car courts without cluttering the architecture On real exterior projects, these in-ground ranges are usually used as a layered toolkit rather than one brand for everything. Compact residential paths, driveways and small gardens are often built around nordlux in ground luminaires as the “go to” for simple, tidy accents. When you move to plazas, hotel approaches or façade lines where optics and build quality matter more, designers typically switch to leds c4 in ground luminaires. Cost driven housing estates and basic access roads are frequently standardised on ledmaxx in ground luminaires to keep budgets under control. Wherever the landscape is tied into scenes, time schedules or building management systems, planners integrate ilight in ground luminaires as part of the smart control layer, and for decorative hotel, villa or restaurant entrances they often finish the concept with ideal lux in ground luminaires so the ground light matches the style of the façade fixtures.

The range combines LED modules and replaceable-lamp versions (GU10 and E27), with high IP and IK ratings so the fittings can live for years in rain, frost and occasional standing water. Products are tested in Kanlux’s own lab to confirm mechanical load, ingress protection and electrical safety, which is critical for in-ground gear.

Construction and materials of Kanlux In-ground luminaires

The durability of Kanlux In-ground luminaires comes from a few consistent design choices:

• Housing and trim
  • Ground-recessed bodies made from cast aluminium or similar metals for mechanical strength and heat dissipation.
  • Visible rings often in stainless steel for corrosion resistance and a clean, neutral look on stone, concrete or timber. 
• Cover glass
  • Thick tempered glass sized for walk-over or light drive-over use.
  • On heavy-duty models (e.g. BERG), construction is tested to withstand pressure up to 500 kg, which is enough for most passenger vehicles when correctly installed on concrete. 
• Sealing and protection
  • IP66–IP67 optical chambers depending on model (ROGER DL IP66; BERG and XARD IP67).
  • Cable glands, O-rings and gaskets to keep dust and water away from LEDs, lampholders and terminals.
• Mechanical robustness (IK rating)
  • IK08 on BERG in-ground luminaires – good impact resistance for residential and light commercial.
  • IK09–IK10 on ROGER and XARD – “vandal-resistant” for exposed public locations.

These details are what allow Kanlux In-ground luminaires to work reliably in real conditions rather than just on paper.

Range and key product groups of Kanlux In-ground luminaires

The Kanlux In-ground luminaires portfolio covers several technical and price levels, so you can match the fitting to the job instead of overspecifying.

BERG – compact GU10 in-ground spots

• Ground-recessed luminaires using a GU10 PAR16 LED lamp (max 10 W).
• IP67, IK08, stainless trim, rated for up to 500 kg static load when properly mounted.
• Ideal for driveways, alleys, sidewalks and path edges in residential or small commercial sites.

XARD – high-impact E27 in-ground luminaires

• Ground recessed fitting with E27 cap (A60 lamps up to 40 W).
• IP67 with IK10 vandal-resistance – highest class for mechanical damage in this segment.
• Recommended for façades, squares, terraces, parks, paths, passages, driveways and stairs in public space and tougher environments. 

ROGER – small LED in-ground marker luminaires

• Ground-recessed luminaires with built-in LED modules (e.g. 1 W, 6000–6500 K; lifetime around 20,000 h).
• IP66 with IK09 impact resistance.
• Specific shade geometry spreads light evenly, creating a characteristic “ring” or soft halo around the fitting – useful as marker lights along paths or wall bases. 

TURRO – high-output LED in-ground spotlight

• In-ground LED spotlight (e.g. 3 × 15 W neutral white) with integrated modules.
• IP67 and IK10; built for driveways, alleys and walkways where higher output and robust construction are required.

With these families, Kanlux covers everything from subtle marker points to heavy-duty façade and driveway lighting.

Optical performance and light quality of Kanlux In-ground luminaires

The optical behaviour of Kanlux In-ground luminaires is tuned for outdoor comfort, not just raw brightness:

• Beam control
  • Narrow beams via suitable GU10 or E27 lamps in BERG/XARD for tree trunks, columns and façade details.
  • Wider distributions in ROGER and TURRO for path markers and driveway or plaza illumination.
• Colour temperature
  • With replaceable lamps (GU10/E27), you choose the CCT:
    • 2700–3000 K warm white for gardens, hotels and residential façades.
    • 4000 K neutral white for clearer visibility in commercial paths and car parks.
  • ROGER models in the current catalogue use a cool white 6000–6500 K module, giving strong contrast for guidance lines and stair edges.
• Glare management
  • Light sources are set back behind glass and reflectors; on ROGER, the special shade shape spreads light sideways rather than straight up into the eye.

Correct GU10/E27 lamp choice plus the factory optics are what make the fittings comfortable to look at while still giving usable light on the ground and vertical surfaces.

Typical applications for Kanlux In-ground luminaires

Used strategically, Kanlux In-ground luminaires can structure an outdoor area without dominating it:

• Driveways and car courts
  • BERG and TURRO with IP67, substantial glass and high load resistance work well along driveways, parking bays and garage approaches.
• Pathways, alleys and sidewalks
  • BERG or ROGER as low-level markers showing route direction and edges.
  • In public spaces where vandal risk is higher, XARD with IK10 is safer.
• Façades and building bases
  • XARD and TURRO are suited to washing low façades or accenting pilasters and entrances from ground level.
• Steps, ramps and level changes
  • ROGER used as discreet step markers or at the base of retaining walls to make edges visible at night.
• Parks and small plazas
  • XARD in particular is positioned by Kanlux for terraces, parks and passages that need robust fittings with strong mechanical resistance.

In most designs, Kanlux In-ground luminaires are combined with bollards, wall lights and pole luminaires into a complete outdoor scheme.

Installation guidelines for Kanlux In-ground luminaires

Good products fail quickly if the civil work is wrong. For Kanlux In-ground luminaires, a few rules are essential:

• Drainage, not bathtubs
  • Always install sleeves/housings on a drainage layer (gravel or drainage concrete) so water can escape; even IP67 fittings are not intended to stand permanently in a water-filled pocket.
• Correct foundations for load
  • Heavy-duty models (BERG, XARD, TURRO) that may be driven over should sit on concrete foundations sized according to the load (often at least a compacted sub-base + concrete slab). 
• Flush finish
  • The top ring must end exactly flush with the finished surface – not sunken (collects water/dirt) and not proud (trip hazard and point load).
• Cable protection and junctions
  • Use outdoor-rated cable and suitable conduits; keep junction boxes in accessible, dry pits or under-deck spaces, not inside the optical chamber.

If these basics are handled properly, the IP, IK and load ratings specified by Kanlux can actually be achieved on site.

How to select Kanlux In-ground luminaires for your project

When you specify Kanlux In-ground luminaires, treat them like any other technical luminaire and step through a quick checklist:

1. Define the role of each fitting
   • Marker light, façade uplight, tree accent, driveway guidance or step marker?
   • This defines how much light you need and whether you need adjustable optics (TURRO) or just fixed markers (ROGER).
2. Choose lamp concept: integrated LED vs replaceable
   • Integrated LED (ROGER, TURRO):
     • Simple, sealed construction, predictable output, no lamp selection errors.
   • Replaceable lamps (BERG, XARD):
     • GU10 or E27 gives flexibility to swap lamp type, wattage, CCT or beam in future, but you must respect maximum wattage and thermal limits. 
3. Match IP, IK and load rating to reality
   • Gardens and terraces: IP65–IP67, IK08 often enough.
   • Public plazas, car courts, exposed façades: IP67 with IK09–IK10 and confirmed load capacity (BERG, XARD, TURRO).
4. Select colour temperature and beam
   • Warm white for residential and hospitality, neutral white for functional or commercial areas.
   • Narrow beams for tall objects; medium/wide for paths and low planting.
5. Check dimensions and mounting depth
   • Verify cut-out diameter, total height and minimum burial depth against your paving/deck build-up and any underground services.

A clear selection path like this prevents the common mistakes of “over-bright” driveways, fittings that don’t fit the slab build-up, or in-ground luminaires that are mechanically under-specified.

Procurement and maintenance of Kanlux In-ground luminaires

For wholesalers, contractors and facility managers, Kanlux In-ground luminaires are easiest to manage when you standardise and plan ahead:

• Define a core Kanlux In-ground set
  • One GU10 in-ground (BERG) for paths and domestic driveways.
  • One heavy-duty vandal-resistant E27 unit (XARD) for public façades and squares.
  • One or two LED models (ROGER, TURRO) for marker lines and higher-output architectural accents. 
• Store full product data
  • In your ERP and lighting schedules, record: product code, lamp type (GU10/E27/integrated LED), wattage limit, IP/IK rating, load capacity and cut-out size. That makes reordering and substitution straightforward.
• Plan routine care
  • Add glass and frame cleaning to seasonal maintenance (dirt and moss can easily eat 30–40% of effective output over time).
  • Inspect for cracked glass, loose trims and subsidence around the fittings; fix drainage issues before water reaches cable terminations.

Used this way – with a limited, well-understood assortment and disciplined installation – Kanlux In-ground luminaires become a reliable, low-profile tool for shaping outdoor spaces with clean, controlled light coming directly from the ground.