Ceiling ranges from Steinel are built for clean commissioning and low running cost. Bodies and optics are consistent across families, drivers are predictable on inrush, and control paths cover DALI-2, 1–10 V, and simple switched lines on 220–240 V AC. Expect PF ≥ 0.9, surge protection from 2–4 kV (model dependent), and housings that keep seals after servicing. For projects that standardize parts across floors, the catalogue makes it easy to hold one cut-out, one bezel depth, and one accessory set per room type—useful when you specify steinel ceiling mounting lamps across repeated layouts.
Form factors cover 68–72 mm flush boxes, low-profile surface plates, and spacers for uneven plaster. Cable entries use metric threads with locknuts; terminals accept 0.5…2.5 mm² copper with clear markings. Mounting heights of 2.4–4.0 m are typical for offices and education; stair cores use side-wall plates to reduce glare on descent. When retrofit grids are tight, installers choose shallow bases and through-cover screw points. In multi-drop corridors, steinel ceiling mounting lamps are commonly paired with corridor optics to stretch spacing without dead zones.
Optical packages include opal diffusers for low UGR, micro-prism for office grids, and narrow/elongated beams for aisles. Output bands: 1,000–2,000 lm for small rooms, 2,500–4,000 lm for classrooms and corridors, 6,000–10,000 lm for halls. Colour quality CRI 80 by default, CRI 90 on request; CCT 2700–6500 K, MacAdam ≤3 SDCM to hold tone across batches. For signage and vertical tasks, side-emitting rings lift wall lux without raising glare. Specifiers use steinel ceiling lights where vertical illuminance targets per EN 12464-1 need to be met with compact bodies.
Driver options include DALI-2 (EN 62386-101/102/207), 1–10 V per EN 60929, and maintained emergency versions per EN 60598-2-22 with addressable test. Efficacy typically 110–140 lm/W depending on drive current and thermal path. Lifetime L80/B10 50,000–100,000 h (LM-80/TM-21 projections). Operating window −25…+50 °C; sealing from IP20 for voids to IP44 in semi-damp and IP65 on façades; impact up to IK08–IK10 where vandal risk exists. Flame resistance follows glow-wire 650 °C baseline on ceiling parts. Procurement teams mark steinel ceiling luminaires when they need predictable inrush for Type B/C MCBs.
Surface bodies are either powder-coated aluminium or UV-stabilised polymer; screws and clips are stainless where air salts or ammonia are present. Gasket kits use closed-cell EPDM or silicone to handle expansion cycles; breathable membranes avoid pressure pumping in IP65 variants. Lids stay flat under thermal cycling, and captive hardware prevents loss during service. For retail back-of-house and plant rooms, steinel surface ceiling fixtures hold their IP after repeated openings, provided threads are fully seated and ferrules match jacket OD.
Integral PIR or HF heads cover 360° ceiling patterns with typical 8–12 m radial at 2.7–3.0 m height; corridor lenses push detection down long runs while suppressing adjacent bays. Hold times 10 s–60 min; lux thresholds 5–1000 lx; fade-to-standby profiles keep egress lighting alive at 10–30%. HF variants work through thin covers and in warm air plumes where PIR contrast drops. In schools and housing, steinel motion sensor ceiling lamps reduce energy use without removing manual override—keys call scenes while sensors manage background light.
Boards run cool at nominal currents, with thermal interfaces sized to keep junction temperatures in the efficient band. Standby draws are low for daylight-linked dimming, important on large addressed lines. Emergency SKUs maintain lumen balance between mains and battery modes to avoid dark patches during tests. For EPC targets, steinel led ceiling lights combine high lm/W with occupancy logic, typically delivering quick kWh reductions without changing cable runs.
Groups are handled as DALI broadcast for speed or as addressed lines for analytics (run-hours, failure flags). KNX gateways expose occupancy and levels to the BMS; Bluetooth® tools push parameter templates floor-to-floor. Choose PIR vs HF by movement type, then lock optics, IP/IK class, and bezel colour to simplify spares. On trunking, match pitch and live-end orientation; on tiles, confirm UGR and cut-out clearance. In mixed-vendor floors, steinel mounted lighting systems preserve interoperability via DALI-2 certification.
Applications and compatibility
Offices and education use 300–500 lx at the work plane with daylight harvesting; hospitals want sealed bezels and easy-wipe covers; housing prefers compact bodies with standby dimming in stair cores; logistics spaces need narrow beams and high-bay mounting. Outdoors, enclosed versions handle −25 °C starts with stable optics. For retrofit, verify panel depth, connector type, and inrush against existing MCB curves.
Integration with other Steinel products
Tie these fittings to Steinel automatics and control to keep presence and daylight logic uniform from core to façade. For exterior approaches and yards, pair with Steinel luminaires in higher IP/IK classes so emergency and sensor behaviour stays aligned across zones.
Selection criteria for B2B clients
Advantages of working with Bankoflamps
We align pricing to room schedules and expose live EU stock before crews are booked. Quotes land in around an hour with EAN/MPN so variants stay fixed. Your portal shows lead times, shipment status, and downloadable price lists with stable validity windows. Approved accounts can use post-payment up to 30 days. We consolidate partials to cut freight, and your account manager cross-checks optics, driver interface, emergency mode, IP/IK class, mounting kits, and sensor options against your drawings so cartons arrive site-ready. We support France, the Baltics, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands with tracked lead times.