In lighting for principal interiors, lobbies, commercial areas, and showrooms, performance and longevity matter. But increasingly, so does sustainability. At Light4U, we believe that a luminaire should not only succeed at first installation, but throughout its lifetime. That’s where the X-Flip system comes in: a modular design that unlocks reuse, upgrade, and minimal waste.
The X-Flip system: rethink lifecycle
Traditionally, LED downlights embed the light source permanently in the housing. When the LED ages or the project needs a change (beam angle, colour temperature), the entire fixture often must be replaced. That means absolute waste — even if the housing itself is still outstanding.
With the X-Flip module, the LED and its holder become a twist-in unit. No soldering, no thermal paste, no complex tools. A simple twist releases or installs the module. This means your housing can stay in place for years while the light source is updated. It’s true circular-economy thinking: keep what works, replace what’s needed.
Donar L HE X-Flip: high-efficiency and serviceable
The Donar L HE X-Flip merges the performance of the standard Donar L HE with the flexibility of X-Flip. It’s designed for cut-outs of 210 mm to 290 mm and clearly communicates its specs. Beam angles of 15°, 25°, 45°, and 70° give lighting designers flexibility for both wide general lighting and accent zones. CRI > 90 ensures rich, accurate colour rendering. Clear and frosted glass accessories, plus varying finishes (white, black, grey), allow visual integration into any interior. Control options include on/off, phase-cut, DALI, and Casambi.
The difference here is the serviceability: when the module needs replacement or when lighting standards evolve, the LED module can be swapped — the body remains. Installation time, material waste and lifecycle cost all drop.
Standard Donar L HE vs Donar L HE X-Flip — what changes?
| Feature | Donar L HE | Donar L HE X-Flip |
|---|---|---|
| LED integration | Fixed LED in housing | Twist-in replaceable X-Flip module |
| Maintenance | Full fixture replacement is typical | Tool-free LED module swap |
| Housing reuse | Limited reuse | Reusable housing across LED lifecycles |
| Beam flexibility | Interchangeable reflectors only | Interchangeable reflectors + replaceable module |
| Output | Up to ~4150 lm (standard version) | Up to ~2600 lm (X-Flip version) |
| Efficacy | Up to ~164 lm/W | Up to ~137 lm/W |
| Control & accessories | On/off, phase-cut, DALI, Casambi | On/off, phase-cut, DALI, Casambi |
| Sustainability focus | Energy-efficient | Energy-efficient + modular + circular design |
Why it matters for your projects
Large recessed downlights often become part of long-term architecture. Choosing a luminaire that supports future upgrades — whether new LED technology, changing colour temperatures, or evolving standards — means lower maintenance costs, less disruption, and a better environmental impact.
With Donar L HE X-Flip, you can specify now and upgrade later, keeping the housing and updating the module. This reduces waste and supports real sustainability rather than planned obsolescence.
Explore the X-Flip family:
- Weda HE X-Flip — track spotlight with modular LED system
- Donar M HE X-Flip — medium recessed downlight with serviceable design
- Fulla S HE X-Flip — compact downlight with twist-in module for retail
- X-Flip collection — complete modular luminaire family
- X-Flip module – the module itself
Lighting engineered for tomorrow
Modern lighting is not just about initial lumens, watts or beam angles. It’s about how that light source evolves, how the system is maintained, and how it supports long-term design and sustainability. Donar L HE X-Flip embodies that.
By choosing it, you specify not only a high-efficiency downlight but also a future-proof solution. The one that respects materials, time, and evolving project requirements. Contact us to learn how the X-Flip technology can support your next project’s lifecycle.
