Shape/Type Comparisons
LED wall packs come in several distinct styles, each engineered for specific lighting needs, aesthetics, and code requirements.
Cylinder (up/down) wall packs feature a sleek, tubular design that casts light both upward and downward along a building's facade, making them a popular choice for architectural accent lighting, entryways, and modern commercial storefronts. Beyond their visual appeal, up/down cylinder fixtures provide balanced illumination that highlights building exteriors while still delivering functional area lighting at ground level.
Full cutoff LED wall packs are designed with a flat lens and internal shielding that directs 100% of the light output downward, eliminating uplight and glare. This design makes full cutoff fixtures the go-to option for dark-sky compliant installations, light pollution ordinances, and properties near residential areas where minimizing light trespass is essential. Many municipalities now require full cutoff fixtures for new commercial construction, so they're an increasingly common specification for parking lots, loading docks, and building perimeters.
Security wall packs prioritize maximum brightness and broad coverage to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. These fixtures are typically installed at building entrances, alleyways, and rear exits where visibility and safety are the top priority. Many security-focused models include features like photocell sensors, motion detection, or battery backup to ensure continuous illumination during power outages or off-hours.
Traditional/open face LED wall packs retain the classic wall pack silhouette with an exposed lens that emits light both forward and downward, offering a cost-effective, general-purpose lighting solution. While they don't offer the same glare control as full cutoff models, open face fixtures remain widely used for retrofitting existing HID wall packs, budget-conscious projects, and applications where strict dark-sky compliance isn't required.
When selecting an LED wall pack, consider your application's lighting goals, local ordinances, and desired aesthetic. Each style offers a distinct balance of performance, coverage, and compliance.