By Anna Qiu · Lighting Engineer, VOC Lighting · Last updated: 24 September 2026
Direct answer: For an outdoor project that has to be handed over before year-end, the schedule — not the fixture — is the risk. VOC Lighting builds to order at MOQ 100 pcs per model, and production lead time is family-dependent: 7–10 days for spike and bollard luminaires, 30 days for in-ground luminaires. That gap decides your order date, so the order must be frozen while the spec is still easy to change. Lock four things early: IP/IK rating, mounting type, CCT and beam distribution, and the certification set required by the destination market — then request IES photometric files and the CE/RoHS evidence pack before release.
Related: Full product range · Outdoor architectural lighting solutions
Year-end projects fail on documents, not on luminaires. Two reasons:
The practical consequence: freeze the specification earlier than you think you need to, and freeze it in writing. If the scheme includes in-ground luminaires, schedule against their 30-day lead time — not the 7–10 day lead time of the spike and bollard families.
| Decision | Freeze this | Why it blocks delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress & impact protection | IP rating and IK rating per location (bedding, façade, water features, walkways) | IP rating is not upgradable after the housing is tooled and assembled |
| Mounting type | In-ground, spike, bollard or wall-mounted | Determines the housing, the cable exit and the installation detail |
| Light distribution | Beam angle and asymmetric vs symmetric optics | Wall washers and in-ground uplights cannot be substituted for each other |
| Colour quality | CCT and CRI | CRI >90 is standard across VOC Lighting ranges; project-specific CCT (including tunable white) is a batch-order item |
| Control | On/off, 0–10V, DALI, TRIAC or wireless | Driver selection and wiring depend on the protocol |
| Certification set | CE/RoHS for EU; UL/ETL and DLC status where the US market requires it | Evidence must exist before shipment, not after |
| Documentation | IES/LDT photometric files, datasheets, installation drawings | Lighting designers need these to sign off the design |
require confirmation and hold the release.| Type | Typical project role | Mounting | Lead time | Design note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-ground / uplight | Facade washing, column and tree uplighting | Recessed into paving or planting | 30 days | Requires a recessing can and drainage detail; decide before paving is laid |
| Spike / garden | Planting beds, path edges, low-level landscape | Ground spike | 7–10 days | Easiest to relocate late — the most forgiving choice in a tight schedule |
| Bollard | Walkways, plaza edges, step lighting | Surface-mounted base | 7–10 days | Height and spacing govern evenness; optical control matters more than output |
| Wall light | Entrances, façade articulation, hospitality exteriors | Surface wall | Confirm per model | Up/down distribution defines the façade read |
| Wall washer | Long runs of façade, feature walls | Surface or recessed | Confirm per model | Asymmetric optics avoid scalloping on tall elevations |
Full category list: In-ground lights · Spike lights · Bollard lights · Outdoor wall lights · Outdoor architectural solutions
A selection from the current VOC Lighting outdoor range, mapped to the role each series plays on site. Lead time is shown per model because it decides your order date.
| Model | Fixture type | Key specifications (published options) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
 WB3060R / WB3150R |
Zoomable LED landscape spike light | CREE COB · IP66 / IK05 · 12/24VDC or 220–240VAC · 1-10V / TRIAC / PWM / DALI dimming · zoomable beam | 7–10 days |
 MB18-614 |
LED spike light, 5W–30W | IP65 · AC110–265V · CCT 2700–6000K · CRI Ra80–90 · beam 15° / 24° / 38° / 45° / 60° | 7–10 days |
 Series LS |
LED landscape spot light | CREE / OSRAM / CREE COB · single white, RGB 3-in-1 or RGBW 4-in-1 · IK05 · 12/24VDC (selected 220–240VAC) · adjustable surface mount | 7–10 days |
 MB23-0202 |
LED bollard light, 3W / 9W / 15W | IP54 · 210 / 630 / 1050 lm · CCT 2700–6000K · CRI Ra80–90 · aluminium housing, glass diffuser | 7–10 days |
 MB16-080 |
LED bollard light, 10W | IP54 · 700 lm · AC110–265V · CCT 2700–6000K · PC diffuser | 7–10 days |
 Series 2 Walk-Over |
Walk-over in-ground marker (WB2032R–WB2100R) | IP67 · IK10 (WB2032R) / IK08 · 2W–15W · Ø32–Ø100mm · 360° distribution · recessed, walk-over | 30 days |
 Series 2 1-Way / 2-Way / 4-Way |
Directional in-ground marker (WB2032R–WB2100R) | IP67 · 2W–15W · Ø32–Ø100mm · CCT 2700–6000K · stainless steel front cover | 30 days |
 WB2095R / WB2250R |
Adjustable in-ground uplight | IP67 / IK10 · SUS316L stainless front ring · die-cast aluminium housing · 1-10V / TRIAC / PWM / DALI options | 30 days |
 COB Asymmetric series |
Asymmetric in-ground uplight, 3W–35W | IP67 / IK10 · CREE COB · 250–2600 lm · Ø95–Ø250mm · asymmetric optics | 30 days |
 WB2063L4 |
Linear in-ground light | OSRAM · IP67 / IK08 · 120° beam · single colour or RGB 3-in-1 | 30 days |
 MB19-3002 |
Up & down wall light, 2×5W–2×15W | IP54 · 700 / 1400 / 2100 lm · 15° / 24° / 38° / 45° / 60° · aluminium + glass diffuser | Confirm per model |
| Requirement | Applies to | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| CE — Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU | EU destination | EUR-Lex, Directive 2014/35/EU |
| IES/LDT photometric files | All specifier-led projects | IES: learn about IES files |
| Outdoor lighting practice | Exterior lighting design criteria (IES RP-8) | Confirm the current edition with IES directly |
| DLC listing | Where the spec calls for DLC-qualified products | DLC Qualified Products List |
| Efficiency procurement reference | Public-sector and institutional projects | US DOE FEMP — purchasing efficient LED luminaires |
Ask your supplier for the per-model evidence pack, not a generic certificate image: CE/RoHS documentation for the exact models shipped, plus IES files for the exact optics specified. VOC Lighting certifies selected models to CE, RoHS and CE/EMC and provides datasheets and photometric files for selected products — documentation is available from the certificates page and the downloads library.
| Step | What happens | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| T-0 | Specification frozen: IP/IK, mount type, CCT, optics, control, certification set | Designer + supplier |
| T+1–3 days | Quotation with priced BOQ against the confirmed model list | Supplier |
| T+3–7 days | Samples / photometric evidence review and written approval | Client |
| T+7–10 days | Production — spike and bollard luminaires (MOQ 100 pcs per model) | Supplier |
| T+30 days | Production — in-ground luminaires (MOQ 100 pcs per model) | Supplier |
| After production | Inspection, packing, freight booking and transit | Supplier + forwarder |
In-ground luminaires are the long pole. Where a scheme combines in-ground fixtures with spike or bollard fixtures, the order date is set by the 30-day family — plan the release around it, not around the faster items. Shipment transit is destination- and mode-dependent and must be quoted separately — do not assume it, get it in writing. Send the drawings, lighting schedule or BOQ early and the specification review can run in parallel with commercial negotiation: send your project or request a quotation.
VOC Lighting works at a standard MOQ of 100 pcs per model for project orders. Mixed-model projects are quoted on the confirmed model list.
Lead time depends on the luminaire family. Spike and bollard luminaires are produced in 7–10 days after order confirmation; in-ground luminaires take 30 days. The exact schedule is confirmed at quotation stage, and transit time is quoted separately.
No. IP and IK ratings are properties of the sealed housing and are fixed once the model is selected. They must be decided against the location — bedding, façade, water feature or walkway — before release.
IES files, dimensions and installation information are available for selected products. Request them for the exact optics you intend to specify, not for a family in general.
CE under the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS for EU destinations; UL/ETL and DLC status where the US specification requires it. Certificate availability varies by model — confirm against the exact model and destination market.
Yes. As an OEM/ODM manufacturer VOC Lighting supports selected customisation of housing finish, optics, CCT, drivers, labels and packaging — see OEM & ODM lighting services.
VOC Lighting manufactures in Foshan, Guangdong, China, with in-house assembly, metal processing and photometric testing. Facility and capacity details are on the About page.
Open the case with the model number, the packing list and photographs. For commercial terms, see the FAQ or contact sales@voclighting.com.
Anna Qiu is a lighting engineer at VOC Lighting, working on commercial and architectural project specifications — outdoor and façade lighting, magnetic track systems and OEM/ODM development for distributors, contractors, lighting brands and design practices. VOC Lighting is a B2B architectural and commercial LED lighting manufacturer based in Foshan, China, supplying distributors, contractors, designers and project customers worldwide.
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