Skim downlights from ERCO offer a compelling blend of visual appeal, high-quality illumination, and excellent cost-effectiveness, making them a versatile lighting solution for a wide range of applications. Ideal for environments such as offices, foyers, corridors, retail spaces, and hospitality settings, Skim combines sophisticated optics with efficient performance. Available in several sizes, wattages, and light distributions, Skim serves as an attractive alternative to traditional luminaires, delivering both aesthetic and functional benefits.
At the heart of Skim’s performance is the ERCO lens system, crafted from optical polymer and available in wide flood, extra wide flood, or oval flood distributions. This innovative lens not only creates a visually captivating light effect but also ensures high efficiency, uniform illumination, and excellent visual comfort. The system’s design enables effective general lighting with larger luminaire spacing for economical installation, while also offering the precision needed for standard-compliant task lighting.
Designed specifically for office environments, Skim meets the stringent demands of glare control and visual comfort required for workstation lighting. While UGR (Unified Glare Rating) values are commonly referenced, ERCO emphasizes that downlight design should not rely on generic UGR figures but rather on specific room and luminaire arrangements for optimal performance.
Skim downlights also meet the increasing global demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions. With a system luminous efficacy of over 100lm/W, Skim qualifies for energy incentive programs in many countries, making it not only an efficient but also a future-proof investment. The luminaire is particularly suited for compact spaces, with a shallow recess depth that allows for installation in limited ceiling cavities without compromising light quality.
Constructed for performance and durability, Skim incorporates a cast aluminum housing that doubles as a heat sink, ensuring thermal management and longevity. The anti-glare cone, available in white (RAL9016) or black polymer, provides a 30° optical cut-off for enhanced visual comfort and a clean ceiling appearance thanks to its covered mounting detail. Folding spring fixings accommodate ceiling thicknesses up to 25mm or 40mm, depending on the size variant.
The LED module options include high-power or mid-power LEDs in warm white (2700K or 3000K) or neutral white (3500K or 4000K), allowing for flexible integration into various lighting schemes. Skim is also available with a range of control gear types—switchable, phase dimmable, DALI dimmable, or Casambi Bluetooth-enabled—offering versatile lighting control for different project requirements. The phase dimmable versions are compatible with external trailing edge dimmers.
For planning purposes, the recommended luminaire spacing (d) between two Skim downlights can be up to 1.5 times the height (h) of the luminaire above the working plane. This guideline applies both to grid layouts and linear arrangements, ensuring efficient, uniform general lighting across the space.
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