Track connectors and power feeds: where each part sits in the count
Rails are the obvious part of an order. Feeds, joiners, corner connectors, end caps and mounting parts are the ones that go missing. This page explains what each part does and exactly how the rail parts planner counts it, so you can check any list — ours or yours — before it turns into an order.
The parts, one by one
Power feeds
A power feed is where supply enters the rail. It has to suit the wire system of the run, and its position along the run affects where joiners fall. One run, one feed is the planner's rule; a long run or a closed loop may need a second feed point, which we confirm rather than assume.
In the count: 1 per run (second feed confirmed separately)
Straight joiners
A straight joiner connects two rails end to end inside a leg and carries every conductor across the joint. Because each leg is counted on its own, a leg of three rails needs two straight joiners, and a leg of one rail needs none.
In the count: rails in each leg minus one, summed
L and cross connectors
An L connector turns the run at a corner and starts a new leg. A cross connector joins four legs at one point. The planner handles L corners for straight, L, U and rectangle layouts; a crossing creates more than one run, so list it separately and we'll count it with you.
In the count: L-shape 1, U-shape 2, rectangle 4
End caps
An end cap closes the open end of a rail. An open run has two open ends, wherever its corners fall. A closed rectangle has none. Availability and finish of caps are confirmed per rail.
In the count: 2 on an open run, 0 on a rectangle
Suspension and recessed parts
Suspension parts hang the rail below the ceiling; recessed parts set it into the ceiling line. Surface mounting fixes it directly. Which parts a run needs depends on the model and the ceiling, so the planner names your mounting choice and leaves the spacing to be confirmed.
In the count: named; fixing spacing per model/ceiling — confirm
Count rules in one place
| Part | Rule | L-shape, 4.5 + 3.2 m at assumed 2.0 m |
|---|---|---|
| Rails | Per leg: leg ÷ assumed stock length, rounded up; then summed | 3 + 2 = 5 |
| Straight joiners | Per leg: rails minus one; then summed | 2 + 1 = 3 |
| Corner connectors | Straight 0, L 1, U 2, rectangle 4 | 1 |
| Power feeds | 1 per run; a second for long loops if confirmed | 1 |
| End caps | 2 open run, 0 rectangle | 2 |
Why per leg? A rail can't bend round a corner, so the left-over part-length at the end of one leg can't be used to start the next. Dividing the whole run by the stock length in one go undercounts rails whenever the run turns.
Confirm list for small parts
- Every part matches the wire system of the rail it joins — feeds, joiners and connectors included.
- Feed type and where it sits on the run; whether a second feed point is needed.
- Corner and cross connectors for the layout as built, not as first drawn.
- End caps and their finish, per rail.
- Suspension or recessed parts and fixing spacing for your ceiling, per model.
Want everything for one run in a single box? See track lighting kits, or compare the wire systems first.
Send the parts count with your enquiry
The planner prints every small part next to the rails. Send that list and we'll confirm each line for the wire system you chose.
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