Standard Products FAQ's
Custom Fabrication FAQ's
What are Laspec's Manufacturing Limitations?
Finishes - Samples - Prototypes
Electrical - Lamping - UL Listing
Packing - Shipping - Installation Supervision
Catalog Request - Local Sales Representatives

Standard Products FAQ's

What are your standard products?
All color photos in each category shown are standard products.

Are they available "off the shelf"?
The majority of "standard products" are made when an order is placed,
available in four weeks or less.

Can you customize "standard products"?
Yes - for products showing "custom sizes and finishes." Depending on the product, level of customization could be as simple as reselecting metal and diffuser finishes to modifying lamping or overall height.

Are standard products suitable for residences?
Many "high end" residential-interior-designer clients looking for the appearance of tailor-made light fixtures without the expense, select Laspec standard products and customize.

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Custom Fabrication FAQ's

What is the definition of "custom made"?
At Laspec Lighting "custom made" fabrication has the ultimate meaning.
Product is made to order - tailor made to customer's exact specifications of size, material, lamping and finish. Learn More

What are Laspec's manufacturing limitations?
There are not many concepts we have not encountered. With more than 20 years of manufacturing experience in decorative-custom-contract lighting, supplying commercial, hospitality and casino industries worldwide each with unique specifications, appearance and budget. Laspec Lighting manufactures the simplest corridor wall sconces, elegant architectural pendants, large scale ballroom chandeliers and specialty theme park lighting, as well as reproduction of turn-of-the-century-antique period lighting and old-world hand-forged iron pendants.

As a full service design, engineering and manufacturer we have the capability to provide most intricate metal fabrication including laser cut designs, available acrylic tooling in multiple shapes from 8 to 96-inches diameter in single piece, and up to 192 inches in sections and contact with top suppliers of hand-made glass and crystals from overseas, we can bring your ideas to life.

If you can design it - Laspec Lighting will make it.

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Finishes - Samples - Prototypes

Do you provide finishes and shade samples?
Yes - we have over 60 standard metals, plus many options of acrylic finishes and shade fabric samples. Please contact your representative.

Do you do custom metal and acrylic finishes?
Yes - your sample is matched and submitted for approval with confirmation of order.

Do you do "plating" finishes?
Yes - complete range of plating finishes are available. However, the plating process is only suitable for certain materials and style-of-fixture.

Do you do "powder coating?"
Yes - complete range of standard powder coating colors are available. For larger quantity orders, some custom colors are also possible. Powder coating is an excellent process to prevent corrosion. Make sure to specify if your product is used in a damp or wet location.

Can you provide a prototype before full production?
Yes - for orders with substantial quantities.

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Electrical - Lamping - UL Listing

What electrical power is used in international projects?
Depending on the country, power supply is usually 110-220V for incandescent and 110- 220-277V for fluorescent. Always indicate the final destination of the product to assure correct use of wiring, sockets and ballasts.

Should designers be concerned about total wattage of selected fixtures?
Yes. In new projects, the electrical engineer needs to know wattage of each selected light fixture in advance to design appropriate wiring and dimming system. In renovation, maximum wattage of new fixture must be at or below existing circuits to prevent over loading.

What compact fluorescent bulbs can I use?
A lighting designer can recommend the correct bulb type for your project. Generally, depending on application, size of the light fixture and required lumens, bulb types PL13, 18, 26 and 39 are commonly used.

In recent years, "CFM-compact fluorescent with medium base" have become very popular in decorative fixtures where light bulbs are not visible. They are used instead of medium base A19 bulbs, screw directly into the same socket and are available in various wattage. CFM in "candle base" is now also available with limited range of wattage. PL bulbs are used with originally designed products. CFM bulbs are retrofits. PL bulbs are more economical to replace.

Are your products U.L. approved?
Yes. Both standard and custom products are UL listed and labels affixed.

Can UL listing be used for international projects?
UL standards meet and exceed requirements of all industrial nations and is widely accepted.

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Packing - Shipping - Installation Supervision

Do you crate large light fixtures?
Yes. Large fixtures are manufactured in sections and crated in our factory to fit commercial trucks as well as special crating for international shipment suitable for shipping containers.

How is the shipment arranged?
For customer convenience, Laspec can arrange shipment by common carriers and add freight charges to the invoice. Customers can also arrange with their own carrier to provide shipment.

Can you ship international projects?
Yes. Laspec can arrange shipment "door-to-door" to any destination in the world.

Do you provide job site installation support?
Yes. Per customer's request, a senior technician is sent to the job site to support local installers with technical details. This additional technical service may only be needed for very large or complex projects to ensure that service is economically viable for customer.

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