Flexible Chain Wall Washer Lights for Curved Façades | RGB & DMX Outdoor Wall Washers

When a building façade starts to curve, twist, or turn sharply at a corner, most traditional rigid wall washers immediately run into trouble. You can force a straight bar onto a curved surface—but the result is usually uneven lighting, dark gaps, and frustrated installers.

Flexible chain wall washers are specifically designed to enhance facade lighting on curved and irregular building surfaces. Each fixture consists of small optical modules connected like a chain, allowing the light to naturally follow the shape of the architecture. Many models support RGB color control and DMX512 protocol, enabling designers to create dynamic lighting effects on complex façades and curved surfaces. These wall washers are ideal for architectural lighting projects, providing uniform, continuous illumination that traditional rigid wall washers cannot achieve, and are especially effective for outdoor façade lighting applications.

Because of this adaptability, flexible chain wall washers have become a popular option for outdoor façade lighting, bridge projects, public art installations, and any environment where traditional linear fixtures cannot fit or deliver the desired continuous lighting effect.

What You Need to Know About Flexible Chain Wall Washers?

What Makes a Flexible Chain Wall Washer Unique?

Flexible chain wall washers are modular LED systems designed for building façade LED lighting, exterior facade lighting, and outdoor façade lights, capable of following curved, irregular, or multi-angled façades where traditional rigid wall washers cannot fit. Each module is connected through a flexible joint, allowing the fixture to bend horizontally or vertically while maintaining continuous, seamless illumination.

Key points:

• Modular chain design enables continuous outdoor façade lights installation on curved surfaces.
• Each module contains an independent LED, optical lens, and heat-dissipating base.
• Maintains uniform illumination without gaps or discontinuity.
• Compatible with DMX512 or SPI pixel control for dynamic RGB/RGBW effects.
• Ideal for facade lighting design concepts in modern architecture.

What Are the Key Features and Specs of a Flexible Chain Wall Washer?

Key Features

• Flexible Modular Structure
  Each module bends 10–30° (model-dependent), allowing seamless installation on curved façades, complex building contours, and architectural features in facade lighting projects.
• DMX512 / SPI Pixel Control
  Supports RGB/RGBW dynamic effects, pixel-level control, and synchronized façade lighting scenes, ideal for creating immersive architectural lighting displays.
• High Brightness & Long Projection Distance
  Typical module power: 8–15 W per module; projection distance 5–20 m depending on installation and lens. Suitable for building façade LED lighting projects.
• Multiple Beam Angle Options
  10° / 15° / 30° / 45° / 60° lenses, adaptable to different façade heights and lighting designs.
• Outdoor-Rated Durability
  IP65–IP67 waterproof, corrosion-resistant aluminum housing, UV-resistant coating, ideal for long-term exterior façade lighting projects.

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Basic Parameters

Notes:
1. “X” in item No. stands for different light color, such as: Single color available:2200K, 2700K,3000K,3500K,4000K,4500K,5000K,6500K, Green(520-530nm), Blue (455-465nm); RGBW (Optional W=2700K/3000K/4000K/5000K)
2. The listed luminous flux applies to white light only.
3. Standard CRI 80+; CRI 90+ available upon request.
4. All specifications and availability are subject to change without prior notice.

What’s the Difference Between Flexible and Rigid Wall Washers?

When designing facade lighting for modern architecture, understanding why flexible chain wall washers outperform traditional rigid wall washers is key. Flexible modules provide unmatched adaptability for curved façades, segmented walls, and irregular structures—delivering seamless illumination where rigid units struggle.

Curvature & Installation

• Flexible: Each module bends 10–30°, enabling smooth installation along curved façades, columns, and folded surfaces.
• Rigid: Cannot bend; multiple units are required, often resulting in light gaps or uneven brightness.

Continuous Illumination

• Flexible: Delivers seamless, uniform lighting across curved or irregular façades, enhancing aesthetic appeal.
• Rigid: May create brightness breaks or shadows on complex surfaces.

Control & Dynamic Effects

• Flexible: Supports DMX512 or SPI pixel-level control for RGB/RGBW dynamic effects and synchronized façade scenes.
• Rigid: Typically supports only static colors or limited dynamic modes.

Adaptability & Applications

• Flexible: Ideal for curved façades, columns, bridges, irregular architectural surfaces, and complex urban structures.
• Rigid: Best suited for straight, linear façades without curvature.

Flexible vs Rigid Wall Washers – Comparison Table

LED Wall Washer Light (WHX2838E18C)

Input Voltage: DC24V
Watt: 18W/ 24W
LED QTY: 18pcs@18W, 24pcs@24W
Color: 3000K/4000K/6500K/R/G/Y/B/RGB
CRI : Ra 70@3000K/4000K/6500K
Luminous flux: 110-120LM/W@3000K/4000K/6500K
Control Method: RGB/RGBW controller or DMX decoder
IP Grade: IP65/IP67
Size: 1000x28x38mm
Beam Angle: 30°/ 60°
Lifespan: ≥50,000 hrs

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LED Pixel Tube (WAX3036E10C)

Input Voltage: DC24V
Watt: 10W/ 12W
LED QTY: 48pcs@10W, 60pcs@12W
Color: 3000K/4000K/6500K/R/G/Y/B/RGB/RGBW
CRI : Ra 80@3000K/4000K/6500K
Luminous flux: 100LM/W@3000K/4000K/6500K
Control Method: RGB/RGBW controller or DMX decoder
IP Grade: IP65/IP67
Size: 1000x30x36mm
Beam Angle: 120°
Lifespan: ≥50,000 hrs

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Where Can Flexible Chain Wall Washers Be Used?

Flexible chain wall washers are designed to deliver seamless, high-uniformity façade lighting for curved, segmented, and irregular surfaces, where traditional rigid wall washers fail to maintain continuous illumination. Their modular bending structure ensures professional building façade LED lighting and exterior façade lighting even across challenging architectural forms.

Curved Building Facades

Flexible chain wall washers excel on stadiums, museums, shopping malls, transportation hubs, and commercial complexes with rounded or S-shaped façades. The modular bending design ensures smooth, continuous curved façade lighting without shadow gaps.

Columns & Pillars

Each module can bend individually to wrap around cylindrical structures, making it ideal for hotels, exhibition centers, plazas, and high-end commercial entrances. Provides consistent facade lighting design on curved vertical surfaces.

Irregular or Multi-Angle Surfaces

Flexible chain wall washers conform to folded façades, polygonal claddings, and multi-faceted curtain walls, maintaining high-uniformity exterior façade lighting even on highly complex structures.

Bridges & Urban Infrastructure

Suitable for bridge guardrails, viaduct edges, waterfront passages, and tunnel portals, flexible wall washers provide long-range, uniform wall washing for outdoor façade lighting projects.

Landscape & Public Space Lighting

Ideal for parks, waterfront areas, cultural plazas, and commercial streets, flexible wall washers help precisely outline architectural features and create layered, visually striking facade lighting.

Installation and Maintenance of Flexible Chain Wall Washers

Flexible chain wall washers feature a modular, bendable design that allows for flexible mounting along curved, segmented, or irregular façades, making installation straightforward while maintaining professional building façade LED lighting and exterior façade lighting standards. Proper installation and routine maintenance ensure long-term performance and uniform illumination.

Mounting Methods

• Surface Mounting: Fix modules directly on façades, columns, or structural elements using brackets, clips, or screws.
• Suspended Mounting: Suitable for bridges, overpasses, or elevated structures where direct wall mounting is not possible.

Electrical Connections & Control：

• Each module supports DMX512 or SPI pixel-level control, enabling RGB/RGBW dynamic façade lighting effects.
• Power supply and wiring should comply with safety standards and local outdoor façade lighting regulations.

Maintenance Tips

• Regularly clean LED lenses and aluminum housing to maintain brightness and color consistency.
• Inspect for loose connections or corrosion, especially in outdoor façade lighting exposed to weather.
• Replace damaged modules promptly to ensure uninterrupted building façade LED lighting.

Maintenance Checklist

Lighting Design Tips for Flexible Chain Wall Washers

Flexible chain wall washers are highly versatile, allowing architects, lighting designers, and engineers to create dynamic and uniform façade lighting even on curved, segmented, or irregular surfaces. Proper planning of module placement, beam angle selection, and brightness distribution ensures optimal results for building façade LED lighting and exterior façade lighting projects.

Optimize Module Placement

• Space modules evenly along the façade to avoid shadow gaps and ensure continuous lighting.
• On curved or segmented façades, adjust each module’s angle to maintain uniform façade lighting.

Choose Appropriate Beam Angles

• Select narrow angles (10°–30°) for focused highlighting of architectural details.
• Use wide angles (45°–60°) for even wall washing over large surfaces.
• Combine different angles to enhance facade lighting design depth and texture.

Adjust Brightness and Dynamic Effects

• Control module brightness according to façade height, surface reflectivity, and ambient light conditions.
• Use DMX512 or SPI pixel control to create synchronized dynamic effects or subtle color transitions.
• Plan for night-time visibility and daytime architectural harmony.

 Integrate with Façade Lighting Design

• Combine flexible chain wall washers with accent lighting, linear lights, or spotlights to create multi-layered façade lighting.
• Coordinate with building façade LED lighting plans to highlight textures, contours, and architectural features.

About SignliteLED

SignliteLED specializes in flexible LED wall washers, chain wall washer solutions, and architectural façade lighting. The company collaborates with designers, contractors, and distributors worldwide to deliver reliable, high-performance lighting solutions.

Why Choose Us

• Stable Quality
  Products undergo in-house production, rigorous aging tests, and strict quality control, ensuring consistent performance and color uniformity for every façade lighting project.
• Certified Compliance
  All product lines comply with UL, ETL, CE, and RoHS, guaranteeing safety and meeting international project standards.
• Project-Ready Documentation
  Provides photometrics, wiring diagrams, and installation guides, making it easy for engineers and designers to integrate products seamlessly.
• Tailored Solutions
  Offers customizable options for CCT/CRI, lengths, optics, and control systems (DMX512/SPI/RGBW), enabling precise building façade LED lighting design.
• Responsive Support
  Provides samples, fast lead times, and technical assistance, ensuring smooth project execution and after-sales service.