Flexible LED Mesh ScreenFrequently Asked Questions
With the acceleration of urban landscape construction, tourist attraction construction and cultural and creative construction, Led mesh screen has become more and more part of urban construction. Compared with the lighting strips, the mesh screen has various colors and can display text, pictures and videos. In addition, the mesh screen can bring long-term advertising revenue for the media company. Compared with normal led screens, led mesh screens have overwhelming advantages in installation, maintenance, transparency and plasticity. Led mesh screens are light in weight, quick to install, require small steel structure, and are more suitable for large outdoor glass walls. The mesh screen is soft and lightweight, making it ideal for large stage events, creative designs and technological aesthetics. In addition, the mesh screen has high transparency, which is more suitable for advertising and color effect display of glass wall. Therefore, Led mesh screens are increasingly used in international stage, such as the Olympics, Winter Olympics and World Cup.
Hanging installation: the transparent screen is installed by hooks and hanging beams so that the transparent screens are connected by quick locks or screws. Frame installation: Use composite bolts to directly fix the led transparent display on the keel of the glass curtain wall without any steel structure. Fixed installation: The transparent led screen is directly fixed on the structure through the connecting piece.
Stage: Mesh screen can be constructed according to the stage shape. The mesh screen is transparent, light and thin, which produces a strong perspective effect, which makes the whole show cool. Science and Technology Museum: Science and Technology Museum is an important scene for disseminating scientific knowledge. Mesh screen can be customized for special shapes. As a high-tech effect display, people can perceive the mystery of technology through mesh screen. Glass curtain wall: The characteristics of the mesh screen do not need too much steel structure, so the degree of influence on the surface of the glass curtain wall is reduced, and the installation cost is reduced, which is the best choice for the large display screen of the glass curtain wall.
Since normal screen do not meet these special applications, LED transparent screens and mesh screens have emerged. Based on its many special advantages and the video effects that conventional screens can’t bring, LED transparent screens and mesh screens are increasingly sought after by customers. LED transparent screen and mesh screen have good transparency, which is the fundamental factor of different applications, and also the original intention and design concept of the designer. In addition, the LED transparent screen and mesh screen have unique structural design, which is lighter, thinner and more artistic and artistic.
Due to its high transparency, extremely lightweight and ultra-slim, led mesh screen has been widely used as a large-format media facade on tall buildings.
How to install a big led facade on the building is the main concern for the designers, architects, and building owners.
Here we introduce the installatio details for different type building facades.
Glass Facade
Today more and more architecture uses transparent glass for building facade. Its transparency and translucency provide both functional and aesthetic benefits.
Glass can make a building look different, allow sunlight to enter into a building, and be strong enough to withstand even the harshest weather.
If you want to build a large media screen on the glass facade, the led mesh screen is the first choice as it doesn’t influence the transparency and doesn’t require complex construction on the facade.
Situation 1: LED mesh screen on the outside glass facade
When we installing the mesh screen on the outside of glass facade, you will see a continuous image, no break lines.
1, Making lightweight support frame on the glass facade
We design and install the frame according to the specific environment of the glass facade.
Not like the concrete wall, the fixing points on the glass facade is not everywhere.
Though it is very simple structure, we should make it very strong.
2, Fixing the mesh screen on the frame
Then, we tie the mesh to the frame by its own steel wire ropes.
The slave controllers, which are built-in power drivers, can be hung or put on the frame as well.
3, Leave space for glass cleaning
The glass facade will be cleaned in some time.
So when installing the mesh on the outside of the glass, it is better to leave some space for glass cleaning. The slim mesh screen can easily get enough space.
Situation 2: LED mesh screen inside glass facade
If you can use part of the existing structure as the support frame, installing the led mesh inside the building is another choice.
1, No structure outside
All the fixings are behind the glass inside the building. There is no frame outside.
The facade’s appearance is clean when looking from outside. Meanwhile, the installation inside the building becomes easier and saves the installation time and cost.
2, Black lines on the media wall
Because the junctions of the glass windows will block the lights.
There are black lines on the media screen wall.
When the large format led mesh plays low-resolution videos and simple color patterns, the black lines are not obtrusive.
It is acceptable if you don’t have strict requirements for the visual performance .
3, Fixing the led mesh screen on the exisiting frame
Tie the mesh screen to the existing frame by its own steel wire ropes.
Steel ropes have been integrated into the mesh screen already.
Place the slave-controllers that are built-in power supplies in a nearby location inside the building.
Concrete wall
As the concrete wall is solid and non-transparent, the media mesh must install on outside of the wall.
1, Fixing the simple frame on the wall
Thanks to its lightweight and slim features, the support frame structure can be very simple.
On the facade of concrete wall, you can easily find positions to fix the frame.
One thing that needs to pay attention to is that the frame should not obstruct the window opening.
2, Every 3 or 4 meters long have the frame
The mesh screen has a big pixel pitch. And the data and power feeding for the led mesh panel can be a long distance.
So every single led panel can be made very long, taking P100mm mesh screen for example, the maximum panel is 12.8 meters length.
To keep this long and slim mesh screen very straight and make it able to withstand the winds, we suggest fixing the beam structure every 3 or 4 meters height.
Above we mentioned some general situations, but every building and its facade structure are different.
We’d like to provide you one package service, which includes designing the media facade, choosing the right pitch flex mesh screen, guiding you how to install the mesh screen, drawing the frame structure according to your specific building façade structure.
Led mesh screen, also known as large-pitch LED display, is mainly used in large-scale building facades and glass curtain walls, large-scale stage activities, creative design and urban landscape lighting. Usually we recommend the appropriate mesh screen for the customer based on project size, installation height, viewing distance, brightness and project effects.
The most important feature of transparent screen is transparency. Transparency is a priority for most customers, but not the higher the transparency, the better.
Pixel spacing is also a critical factor, and the pixel pitch is not as small as possible. When considering the cost, the pitch is a non-negligible factor. In general, the pixel pitch of the transparent screen is related to the display resolution. The applications requires more pixels, which must be at the cost of losing part of the transparency. The high transparency is the biggest advantage of the LED transparent display，and it is one of the decisive factors for the price. The smaller the pixel pitch, the higher price, and the better the playback effect.
Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the project size, viewing distance, and project effect requirements, etc., and cannot simply pursue the pixel pitch or the transparency.
LED grid screen is mainly used for irregular display and 3D display.
Irregular display: mainly surface display, spherical display, tree display, cone display, etc.
3D display: 3D effect display of 3D led strips of large shopping center, tourist attraction and science and technology museum, space display design of large stage event.
Our standard payment method is bank transfer, however we are also happy to accept payment by Visa, MasterCard or Paypal subject to a small surcharge to cover our extra cost incurred. For established customers we may be able to provide a monthly account facility, subject to credit referencing.
Constant voltage power supply is required for all of our low voltage lighting fixtures. We would like to suggest to select the power supply that is around 20% higher than the actual loading to achieve longer lifespan. For example, for a 10meter length 12W/m LED neon strip, the actual loading is approximate 120W in total, it would be better to select the 150W power supply.
The maximum permissible distance between the lighting fixture and power supply is dependent on light fixture loading (length) and conductor size. The distance should be shorter for longer length of fixture (higher loading) due to voltage drop issue, the cable size should be increased or fixture length should be decreased to allow longer distance.Please contact our sales department for further information.
We begin to process your order as soon as we get your payment. Usually, the sample order takes 3-5 days. Mass order takes 7-10 days. We usually ship by DHL or UPS, it takes about 3 days.
Mesh Screen
COB FAQs
SMD FAQs
Neon FAQs
Alu Profile FAQsCob LED Strip Light FAQs
SSW08–24V–5050–60–RGB-67
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① Shape Model: First Character- S=SMD, C=COB, N=Neon, 4th&5th Character-FPC Width: 08=8mm width
② Working Voltage
③ LED Type
④ LED Qty
⑤ Color
⑥ IP Grade
Wide emitting angle, 180 degrees
No dot spots – The appearance of spots of light projected from the chips.
Brightness – The increased chip density results in a greater light output
Efficiency – Reduced thermal resistance results in less heat and more light.
Flexibility – Evenly distributed small diodes results in a greater flexibility.
Range – available in a selection of whites, colour temperature adjustable and colours
More stable, fewer problems, Long life span, more than 50000 hours
COB Light Strips Can Be Cut: COB Light Strips Currently Do 378Pcs Per Meter and 504Pcs Per Meter. 378Pcs Can Be Cut at Every 55.5mm Per Meter; 504Pcs Can Be Cut at Every 41.67mm Per Meter
Yes, The COB Led Strip can be waterproof. Normally it can do Extruded Silicon waterproof and Put in tube waterproof which same as below pictures. For Extruded silicon it can be make 50M even 100M per reels. For put in tube type we suggest 5M per reel.
We can make COB led strip lights waterproof to IP52(silicone coating), IP65(silicone tube), IP65H(heat shrink tube), IP67(silicone filling), IP67E(silicone extrusion), IP68(PU encased).
We can also meet your other IP-rated customization needs.
Conventional Color Temperatures are: 2700/3000/4000 / 6000k. and single color Red, Yellow, Green, Blue.
If You Need Other Colors Please Contact Use.
Yes, it will help the COB light strip to dissipate heat better and prolong the life of the COB light strip.
The main difference between SMD and COB Strip Lights is that the bulkier SMD chips are spaced out on a printed circuit board to form the LED Strip. Whereas the COB technology turns the entire length of Strip into one continuous LED. This allows the density of chips to be much greater creating uniform line of light.
In the example above you can see a cut section of standard LED strip light compared to a cut section of COB LED strip light. There are just 3 chips over a 50mm length compared to 24 COB chips. This shows how much the pixilation will reduce when using COB Strips compared to SMD.
Yes. In the case of small quantities, we can use our PCB printer to print the LOGO. In the case of large amounts, our PCB supplier will help to print the LOGO in advance.
Yes, we can provide free samples for your testing. But it would be best if you bore the shipping cost.
There is no MOQ for our regular models. If you want to make a new PCB design, MOQ is 1000 meters.
Step 1: Check the working voltage of LED Strip Light, Find a compatible power supply and controllers if need
Step 2: Install the LED Strip Light on the place your desired
Step 3: Install the power supply and controllers
Step 4: Connect the LED Strip to power supply or controllers
Step 5: Light it up, Please check the wiring diagram below:
Single Color Connection Diagram
CCT LED Strip Connection Diagram
RGB/RGBW Strip Connection Diagram
Flexible Strip Light DMX512 Connection Diagram
SMD LED Strip Light FAQs
Yes, you can cut the strip light with a regular household scissor at any of the marked cut lines. These lines are designated on teh strip by the copper soldering point or an image of a scissor on Flex PCB.
Yes, The SMD Led Strip can be waterproof. Normally it can do Extruded Silicon waterproof and Put in tube waterproof which same as below pictures. For Extruded silicon it can be make 50M even 100M per reels. For put in tube type we suggest 5M per reel.
We can make SMD led strip lights waterproof to IP52(silicone coating), IP65(silicone tube), IP66(heat shrink tube), IP67(silicone filling), IP67E(silicone extrusion), IP68(PU encased). We can also meet your other IP-rated customization needs.
Conventional Color Temperatures are: 2700/ 3000 / 4000 / 5500 / 6000k. and single color Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and RGB, RGBW, RGBWW
If You Need Other Colors Please Contact Use.
Yes, it will help the SMD light strip to dissipate heat better and prolong the life of the SMD light strip.
We mostly do white color PCB right now. But yellow and black color PCB are also available if you need.
3528/2835: 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, 15mm
335/3014: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
5050: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm
5630: 10mm, 12mm
Non-waterproof IP20 and waterproof IP65 use the 3M 300LSE adhesive tape. Outdoor waterproof IP68 uses the 3M 5952VHB adhesive tape. We also offer conductive adhesive tape for different applications.
For heavier outdoor-rated strips, we recommend using the silicone-mounting brackets for a more long-term mount
No. LEDs are diodes so they only let power through in one direction. Simply reverse the wires and the led strip will work fine.
Yes. All of our LED strips are fully dimmable and can work with dimming switches. It is important to select a dimmer and power supply that are compatible together. We offer kinds of dimmers. Note: RGB LED strips are only dimmable with an RGB controller.d the led strip will work fine.
Yes. All of our LED strips are fully dimmable and can work with dimming switches. It is important to select a dimmer and power supply that are compatible together. We offer kinds of dimmers. Note: RGB LED strips are only dimmable with an RGB controller.d the led strip will work fine.
There are many ways to dim the LED strip lights. Depending on your application, some dimming methods are better for your project than others.
a, Hardwire to Lutron type wall dimmer. This option requires the use of a dimmable driver and a compatible dimmer switch.
b, PWM dimming using an LED dimmer or controller. This was done by installing the dimmer after the power supply. We offer kinds of dimmers and controllers for this option.
DC12V Series: A maximum continuous string of lighting in series: 1 Reel 16.4ft (5m). Longer connections are possible in parallel with the correct power unit.
DC24V Series: A maximum continuous string of lighting in series: 1 Reel 32.8ft (10m).
Longer connections are possible in parallel with the correct power unit.
The temperature will vary from strip to strip.led strips light are designed to be under powered at the component levels to keep the strip cooler than its maximum operating thresholds. We measure the strips’ temperature from 60 degrees F to 115 degrees F. We have designed the LED strips to be able to operate in a temperature range of -22°F (-30℃) and 158°F (70℃). When the LEDs ran its higher ambient temperature above 40℃, it is recommended to use a heat sink(led aluminum profile) to dissipate the heat away from the LED strip.
Frosted covers help diffuse the light and reduce ‘dot spots’ and may typically reduce the brightness up to 30%.
- 110V/220V/230v/240v can be directly used with a power cord without an extra adapter or power source.
- Max Length can be100 meters and can be cut or connected by every one meter.
- PVC tube provides good waterproof and can be used both indoor & outdoor.
- Solid-state for high vibration resistance and good flexibility for any shape.
- Packing is 100 meters one roll.
- Easy installation and save cost on the power supply.
is a led strip with control ICs that allow you to control individual LEDs or groups of LEDs. You can control a specific part of the led strip, which is why it is called ‘addressable’. We supply popular addressable LED strips such as WS2812, WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815B, WS2818, SK6812, UCS1903, and UCS2904, etc. for high efficiency and low cost.
Running RGB WS2811 led strip – 12V DC, most cost-effective digital led strip. Tunnable CCT&Single Color WS2811 led strip – 12V DC, single color and CTT, most cost-effective digital led strip.
Magic RGB WS2812B led strip – 5050 RGB dream color with IC built-in, 1 IC drives 1 led chip, each LED is programmable and cuttable.
Digital RGB WS2813 led strip – 1 led 1 pixel, dual-signal wires version, signal break-point continuous transmission.
Addressable RGB WS2815 led strip – 12V DC, voltage drop less, 1 led 1 pixel, dual-signal wires version, signal break-point continuous transmission.
Dynamic Digital RGBW SK6812 led strip – 5050 RGBW dynamic color with IC built-in, 1 IC drives 1 led chip, each LED is programmable and cuttable.
To control an addressable led strip, you need a motherboard with a microcontroller. You will also need software that supports its specific programming language.
Right now, there are multiple options available in the market. The remarkable controllers are Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LittleBits, Nanode, Minnowboard MAX, and Sharks Cove.
With thousands of codes available on the internet, you can have millions of illuminating patterns of your programmable led strips. You can even have your customized lighting effect as well. To achieve optimal illumination, you’ll need an LED controller.
Of course, you can. Connecting your addressable according to the voltage recommended will work nicely.
But you don’t get the freedom to control the lighting pattern independently.
You have to enjoy the built-in lighting effects, and your LEDs will run absolutely fine.
- SPI addressable LED strip
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is a synchronous serial communication interface specification used for short-distance communication, primarily in embedded systems. - DMX512 addressable LED strip
DMX512 is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control lighting and effects. It was originally intended as a standardized method for controlling stage lighting dimmers, which, prior to DMX512, had employed various incompatible proprietary protocols. It quickly became the primary method for linking controllers (such as a lighting console) to dimmers and special effects devices such as fog machines and intelligent lights.
Max Length is 50 meters. please cut it at the cut mark every 10cm.
Yes, we can provide free samples for your testing. But it would be best if you bore the shipping cost.
There is no MOQ for our regular models. If you want to make a new PCB design, MOQ is 1000 meters.
Flexible LED Neon Strip FAQs
No, you can’t. You must cut LED Neon Flex on the cut mark. You can see the cut markings “scissors or black line” through the LED neon tube transparent window. If you cut the LED Neon sign Flex anywhere other than the cut mark, you will damage the PCB, which will cause the segment of american lighting LED Neon Flex to fail.
Yes, LED Neon Flex is IP65, IP67 or IP68 waterproof.
A reliable product is made of superior material. We adopt first-class imported calendering copper for FPC, the thickness of copper reached to 4OZ, which is featured by its good conductivity and folding resistance. LED for standard orders are used from China top package manufactures, which adopt Epistar chip for all white colors. The package and glue are cater-designed for outdoor products.
The material of housing and body for LED neon are made by modified PVC or silicon material which is special designed for LED neon strip used in outdoor harsh environment. The PVC we used is UV resistant, solvents resistant, flame resistant, saltwater resistant, and dirt resistant, whereas silicon material is UV resistant, low & high temperature resistant and saltwater resistant.
Step 1: Measure the length
Step 2: Find the cut position on the LED Neon Flex
Step 3: Cut the led LED Neon Flex to size
Step 4: Attach connectors to LED Neon
Step 5: Connect the power plug to LED Neon
Step 6: Use screws to fix the mounting clip or mounting channel to the place you need to install
Step 7: Press the LED neon light into the mounting clip or mounting channel
Step 8: Light up the LED Neon to test
Step 1: Check the working voltage of LED Neon Flex
Step 2: Find a compatible power supply and controllers if need
Step 3: Install the LED Neon Flex on the place your desired
Step 4: Install the power supply and controllers
Step 5: Connect the LED Neon Flex to power supply or controllers
Step 6: Light it up.
1. Traditional neon lights are expensive, complex, and inconvenient when using glass tubes, high voltage electricity, and inert gas. LED neon flex lights using LED technology and a new structure, with a PVC, silicone, or PU housing wrapped around the LED light source, using unique optical design technology and a special housing design to increase the intensity and uniformity of the light. The LED neon flex is easy to manufacture and very efficient.
2. LED neon flex lights are brighter than traditional neon lights.
3. LED neon flex lights have a longer life span and are more durable. With LED as the light source and PVC/Silicone/PU housing, the life span of LED neon flex is up to 30,000 hours.
4. LED neon flex lights are more energy-efficient, with a minimum power of less than 5W per meter than traditional glass neon lights, generally more than 20W per meter.
5. Traditional neon lights use a transformer to raise the voltage from 220V/100V to 15000V to excite the inert gas in the glass tube. One set of glass tube can only emit one color of light. If multiple colors are required, multiple sets of glass tubes are needed. And the traditional neon shape needs to be designed in advance, and the shape cannot be changed after the factory has produced it. LED neon flex lights can be bent and cut at the site, and there are many different colors to choose from white, tunable white, RGB, RGBW, DMX512 Pixel, etc.
6. LED neon flex lights is safer, as it uses low voltages: 12V, 24V, shockproof, low heat dissipation, and safe to use.
7. Conventional neon lights can only work at normal room temperature, and the voltage must be raised during use, which is also more expensive and has a short service life. The LED neon flex light uses LED as the light source, a cold light source with low heat dissipation and low power consumption. It is also shockproof and heat resistant.
8. LED neon flex lights are more friendly to the environment. While traditional neon lights are polluted with heavy metals, LED neon flex lights do not contain heavy metals or other harmful substances.
Not really, one of the advantages of our LED neon signs is that they are made from specially developed polymers that are highly resistant to breakage during transportation and installation as well as over the product’s life.In contrast, traditional glass neon lights are made using glass tubing which makes them very fragile.
Not really, one of the advantages of our LED neon signs is that they are made from specially developed polymers that are highly resistant to breakage during transportation and installation as well as over the product’s life.In contrast, traditional glass neon lights are made using glass tubing which makes them very fragile.
Yes, if you have a creative idea that requires your sign elements to flash or animate, we have the expertise to provide the required control units and programming expertise. RGBW (Red Green Blue White full colour mixing) can also add an extra dimension to your lighting or signage designs.
we can make most signs with RGB LEDs inside which allow complete colour changing and a variety of control or animation options.Most of the signs we produce use a static colour. For our Flex Neon have 18 colour choices in total, plus RGB (infinite colour mixing, static or colour changing). Other sign types are available in a wide choice of colours,
Our signage is designed and manufactured to last for many years, even outside if it is specified at time of order to do so. Every item we produce comes with a 3-year return-to-base warranty. If a longer warranty is required, please state your requirements when you request a quote.
Yes. If you have bought your sign from us our technicians are able to provide a full repair or replacement service should you encounter any problem.
We require to pack all neon signs comprehensively, and as a result breakages or faults are extremely rare, however sometimes accidents happen. Should your sign arrive broken please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Please take pictures of the damaged sign in the packaging, showing in detail the broken parts, and attach images to your email. If the box that the sign came is also damaged, please take photos of that too.
Before dispatch, all signs are tested to ensure their quality meets our standard and they are fit for purpose. We pack every sign appropriately for courier delivery.For trade customers we pride ourselves in the quality of our signs and the after-service we provide. We are here for the long-term, so you come back for more.Should you encounter a fault, we will be happy to repair your sign free of charge or, at our discretion, replace it provided that you report the fault within 3 years of purchase. If we are unable to repair or replace the item(s) we will provide you with a full refund instead.As signs are custom-made to order we are unfortunately unable to accept returns or refund if you change your mind after ordering.
Yes. Every Neon sign comes with a variety of mounting options for easy installation. led flex neon light not need aluminum profile to heat dissipation.
Mold injection
Advantage:
- IP68 waterproof rating, suitable for extreme harsh applications like pool, salt, and seaside.
- High reliability, pre-installed in factory with various quality tests before shipment.
- Cost-saving for installation, contractors do not need to spend labor and time on connector assembling.
- Seamless joint realized by side and bottom cable entry.
Disadvantage:
- Can not DIY
- Length needs to be provided before order
DIY connectors
Advantage:
- Flexible customization, can cut and re-connect by end-user
- IP67 waterproof rating for normal outdoor environment
- More suitable for retail and end-user market
Disadvantage:
- Can not be used under water
- Reliability varies from different workers
- Seamless joint can not be realized
Step 1: Measure the length
Step 2: Find the cut position on the LED Neon Flex
Step 3: Cut the led LED Neon Flex to size
Step 4: Attach connectors to LED Neon
Step 5: Connect the power plug to LED Neon
Step 6: Use screws to fix the mounting clip or mounting channel to the place you need to install
Step 7: Press the LED neon light into the mounting clip or mounting channel
Step 8: Light up the LED Neon to test
Step 1: Check the working voltage of LED Neon Flex, Find a compatible power supply and controllers if need
Step 2: Install the LED Neon Flex on the place your desired
Step 3: Install the power supply and controllers
Step 4: Connect the LED Neon Flex to power supply or controllers
Step 5: Light it up, Please check the wiring diagram below:
Single Color Connection Diagram
CCT LED Neon Strip Connection Diagram
RGB/RGBW Neon Strip Connection Diagram
Flexible Neon Light DMX512 Connection Diagram
Yes, we can provide free samples for your testing. But it would be best if you bore the shipping cost.
There is no MOQ for our regular models. If you want to make a new PCB design, MOQ is 1000 meters.
LED Aluminum Profile FAQs
The LED strips in the aluminum profiles with diffusers emit a softer and more comfortable light than the lights without diffusers, The diffuser eliminates the glare of the lighting. The light is kinder to the eyes and helps to protect your eyesight. In addition, aluminum profile lights look better. When installed in a proper aluminum profile with diffuser, it provides spotless illumination.
As well as being used as heat sinks to enhance heat dissipation, LED aluminum profiles, together with LED strips, are an essential element in the individual lighting favored by many lighting designers. They have countless advantages:
Enhances the aesthetics of the lighting.
Enhanced heat dissipation.
Protection for LED strips.
Easy fit.
Work as led strip diffusers.
Helps with the installation of LED strips.
Easy to form different shapes.
Safety.
Led aluminium profile is including led aluminum housing, PC/PMMA cover,Fasteners, end caps and other accessories. It is used with led strip light then make a very professional lighting design.
The LED aluminum profiles include Surface-mounted aluminium profile, Recessed aluminium profile, Pendant aluminium profile, Corner aluminium profile, Round aluminium profile, Stair aluminium profile and Flexible aluminium profile.. Our products can meet the needs of the furniture industry, exhibitions, stage design, interior design, and many other fields.
We can offer three kinds colors of led aluminum profiles: white, black, and silver.
There are generally two types of material covers on the market, PC and PMMA. Depending on the light transmittance, there are three types of covers for each material, transparent, diffuse, and opal.
The LED aluminum profile is firm, and you cannot cut it with scissors like LED strips. You need to cut it with a saw. We recommend using a precision saw to cut the aluminum profile to the exact size.
The inner width of led aluminum profiles
LED aluminum profiles were designed for a few types of led strips, such as 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, etc. After improvements, they became wider in internal dimensions, e.g., 20mm, 30mm, or even 100mm. But due to actual lighting projects, led aluminum profiles are now available in widths of 100mm and more. Always make sure that the inner base of the led aluminum profile is wider than the width of the led strip so that the led strip can be installed into the profile without any problems.
The depth of the LED aluminum profile has two effects on the installation and use of the led strip lighting.
1. The depth of the LED strip profile needs to match the depth of the mounting groove. Remember, the thickness of the mounting surface will limit the depth of the groove.
2. The depth of the aluminum profile determines the led strip pitch and the diffuser. This distance affects the uniform distribution of light. For the same LED strip, the deeper the profile, the more evenly the light will be distributed. The higher the LED density, the better the light distribution of the LED strip if the depth of the profile is constant.
The length of led aluminum profiles
There are typical lengths such as 1meter, 2meter, 2.5meter, and 3 meters in the market. Before choosing your profile length, you should clarify which shipping way you like to ship your led aluminum profile: air shipment or sea transportation. If you choose air shipment, you will better select the length within 3meter in case of extra shipping cost. But if you choose economical sea transportation, the length will be a free choice. You can ask your supplier to make any customized length available for container loading.
Shapes of led aluminum profile
Most led aluminum profiles are U shape channels. U shape led aluminum profiles are used widely. Of course, there are other different shapes, such as angle or round aluminum profiles, to match different needs of installation. For example, the corner aluminum profile is suitable for corner installation. Aluminum u channel can have wings or no wing, also called flange. LED profiles with flange can help cover uneven grooves. Different shape led aluminum profiles are available for different installations. Which shapes of the led profile are the best choice? Ask yourself where you want to install the led profile and what lighting effect you want to achieve. The more precise you know about the lighting project, the better you will make a choice.
Covers of led aluminum profile
The cover of the LED aluminum profile provides dust, moisture, and UV radiation protection for the LED strips inside the aluminum profile. The cover can also be used as a diffuser or lens for the LED strip. Covers can be transparent, frosted, or opal. Each type of cover produces a different illumination. Clear covers are transparent and allow light to pass through without less reducing brightness. A frosted cover is translucent and reduces the brightness slightly. However, its primary function is to achieve even light and avoid glare. A spotless illumination is achieved with the opal cover, and the LEDs are not visible. We have the above three colors of plastic cover available for customers to choose from.
The quality of the led aluminum profiles
The best aluminum alloy for making led aluminum profiles is 6063 T5. Besides this, the anodized layer of an aluminum profile should reach 8-13 micrometers, and the painted layer should reach 60-80 micrometers. The thicker layer, the better the corrosion resistance.
For the cover part, the thickness of covers we often make is 1.2mm for slim ones and 1.4mm for big size ones.
Accessories of led aluminum profiles
End caps and brackets are small accessories of led aluminum profiles. The material of small end caps is ABS or PC, the surface of its often processed with wet oil painting to match the color of the led aluminum profile. For bigger size end caps, it’s usually made of metal, like aluminum alloy or other metals. These bigger size end caps are designed without holes on the surface, but only one hole on top of it to be fixed with led aluminum profiles by machine-processed rice screws. For metal end caps, always be textured. It’s fire-resistant and safe than that plastic end caps. The most crucial point is that there is no light leakage from this metal end cap.
Colors of led aluminum profile
Anodized silvery, painted white, and black is three primary colors for the led aluminum profile. The black color can also be achieved by anodizing, but the cost of anodized black is a little more expensive than painted black. Three colors seem too minor for the actual operating condition. There is always a project that requires unique colors. Such as dark brown, golden, blue, etc. Remember that color is not difficult to achieve, but the quantity and cost will be the first thing to consider.
Design
Do you have any ideas about the led profile design? If you have some knowledge about led profile structural design, you will choose the simple structure design but with good quality led profile from the market. For example, led aluminum profiles with a movable middle plate are better designed than that unmovable ones. We can quickly put the led driver into the led profile with a movable central part.
LED strip profiles mounted to any surface easily, a great choice of adding light to existing structures.
LED strip profiles recessed into mounting surfaces to achieve a flush look, integrated into surroundings.
Pendant LED aluminum profiles range offers versatile, modern, and practical lighting solutions for many different applications. The linear LED lighting effect is perfect for above your desk, reception areas, meeting room tables, and more.
Aluminum profiles mounted in corners, setting angled light beam to illuminate desired areas.
Ring Circular LED profiles are designed in a round shape. Commonly, these are suspended LED channels that hang from the ceiling.
The wall LED aluminum profiles for drywall/plasterboard/marble/tile structure, which can be mounted on the surface of the dry wall and used for the linear lighting system for the architectural designs.
These specially designed aluminum profiles are made to illuminate steps and staircases using low voltage LED strip lights. Not only do these aluminum profiles provide safety while lighting steps and stairs but they also have ribbed tops for gripping and traction. With proper sealing techniques these channels can be used in outdoor architectural applications. Stop tripping over dark stairs and provide safety for your home and business guests with these specially designed aluminum profiles and LEDYi LED strips lights.
Mini LED aluminum profiles are a collection of small-size aluminum channels. They can be installed in some narrow places.
Step #1: The Extrusion Die is Prepared and Moved to the Extrusion Press
First, a round-shaped die is machined from H13 steel. Or, if one is already available, it is pulled from a warehouse like the one you see here.Before extrusion, the die must be preheated to between 450-500 degrees celsius to help maximize its life and ensure even metal flow. Once the die has been preheated, it can be loaded into the extrusion press.
Step #2: An Aluminum Billet is Preheated Before Extrusion
Next, a solid, cylindrical block of aluminum alloy, called a billet, is cut from a longer log of alloy material. It is preheated in an oven, like this one, to between 400-500 degrees celsius. This makes it malleable enough for the extrusion process but not molten.
Step #3: The Billet is Transferred to the Extrusion Press
Once the billet has been preheated, it is transferred mechanically to the extrusion press. mBefore it is loaded onto the press, a lubricant (or release agent) is applied to it. The release agent is also applied to the extrusion ram, to prevent the billet and ram from sticking together.
Step #4: The Ram Pushes the Billet Material into the Container
Now, the malleable billet is loaded into the extrusion press, where the hydraulic ram applies up to 15,000 tons of pressure to it. As the ram applies pressure, the billet material is pushed into the container of the extrusion press. The material expands to fill the walls of the container.
Step #5: The Extruded Material Emerges Through the Die
As the alloy material fills the container, it is now being pressed up against the extrusion die. With continual pressure being applied to it, the aluminum material has nowhere to go except out through the opening(s) in the die. It emerges from the die’s opening in the shape of a fully-formed profile.
Step #6: Extrusions are Guided Along the Runout Table and Quenched
After emerging, the extrusion is gripped by a puller, like the one you see here, which guides it along the runout table at a speed that matches its exit from the press. As it moves along the runout table, the profile is “quenched,” or uniformly cooled by a water bath or by fans above the table.
Step #7: Extrusions are Sheared to Table Length
Once an extrusion reaches its full table length, it is sheared by a hot saw to separate it from the extrusion process. At every step of the process, temperature plays an important role. Although the extrusion was quenched after exiting the press, it has not yet fully cooled.
Step #8: Extrusions are Cooled to Room Temperature
After shearing, table-length extrusions are mechanically transferred from the runout table to a cooling table, like the one you see here. The profiles will remain there until they reach room temperature. Once they do, they will need to be stretched.
Step #9: Extrusions are Moved to the Stretcher and Stretched into Alignment
Some natural twisting has occurred in the profiles and this needs to be corrected. To correct this, they are moved to a stretcher. Each profile is mechanically gripped on both ends and pulled until it is fully straight and has been brought into specification.
Step #10: Extrusions are Moved to the Finish Saw and Cut to Length
With the table-length extrusions now straight and fully work-hardened, they are transferred to the saw table. Here, they are sawed to pre-specified lengths, generally between 8 and 21 feet long. At this point, the properties of the extrusions match the T4 temper. After sawing, they can be moved to an aging oven to be aged to the T5 or T6 temper.
Heat Treatment: Improving Mechanical Properties
Once extrusion is completed, profiles can be heat treated to enhance their properties. Then, after heat treatment, they can receive various surface finishes to enhance their appearance and corrosion protection. They can also undergo fabrication operations to bring them to their final dimensions
Surface Finishing: Enhancing Appearance and Corrosion Protection
Aluminum profiles can undergo a number of different finishing operations. The two main reasons to consider these is that they can enhance the appearance of the aluminum and can also enhance its corrosion properties. But there are other benefits as well.
For example, the process of anodization thickens the metal’s naturally-occurring oxide layer, improving its corrosion resistance and also making the metal more resistant to wear, improving surface emissivity, and providing a porous surface that can accept different colored dyes. Other finishing processes such as painting, powder coating, sandblasting, and sublimation (to create a wood look), can be undergone as well. In addition, there are many fabrication options for extrusions.
Fabrication: Achieving Final Dimensions
Fabrication options allow you to achieve the final dimensions that you are looking for in your extrusions. Profiles can be punched, drilled, machined, cut, etc. to match your specifications. For example, the fins on extruded aluminum heatsinks can be cross machined to create a pin design, or screw holes can be drilled into a structural piece. Regardless of your requirements, there is a wide range of operations that can be performed on aluminum profiles to create the perfect fit for your project.
Step 1: Mount the LED aluminum profile.
LED aluminum profiles are easy to install due to their lightweight. Depending on the shape and function of the LED aluminum profiles, they can be surface mounted, recessed or flush-mounted, corner mounted, or suspended. LED profiles are usually mounted using mounting brackets, screws, 3M double-sided tape or mounting adhesive, suspension cables, and fasteners.
Surface mount aluminum profile
You can mount the LED strip light channel directly on a wall, ceiling, or other surface using mounting brackets, 3M double-sided tape, or screws. Mounting brackets usually have pre-drilled holes. You can quickly fix them on the wall with screws. Then, the aluminum profile snaps into the mounting brackets.
Installing an LED strip light channel with 3M double-sided tape is as easy as peeling and sticking. This installation requires the preparation of the mounting surface and ensuring it is clean and dry. Use isopropyl alcohol as a cleaning solvent and use acetone instead for the oily substrate.
Since the LED profile is made of aluminum, it is also easy to penetrate with a screw so that the aluminum profile can be easily fixed to the mounting surface.
Recessed mount or flush mount aluminum profile
The aluminum profile is mounted behind a wall or other surface with the contoured opening flush with the surface. It would be best if you dug a recess in the mounting area to match the width and depth of the LED strip channel.
Are you worried about the recess opening being uneven or too wide? Don’t worry. LED aluminum channel tracks with lips (also known as wings or flanges) on both sides. When flush-mounted, they can overlap unpleasant recess edges or gaps.
Some LED aluminum profiles have two recesses in the side walls. Use the mounting clips to clamp onto the first or second recess to adjust the mounting height and the cooling distance between the LED profile and the recess base on the mounting surface.
Corner mount aluminum profile
The angle LED aluminum channel is used as an angle mounting substrate for LED strips, providing beam angles of 30°, 45°, and 60° concerning the mounting surface and creating ambiance in the corner areas of the room. Corner mounting is made easy by using mounting brackets, double-sided adhesive tape, etc.
For corner mounting, the LED aluminum channel makes good use of space unavailable to other luminaires. In addition, special attention needs to be paid to dark corners when designing lighting schemes. Corner-mounted LED profiles easily brighten up corners stylishly and elegantly. Where does the high thermal performance of corner-mounted LED profiles come from? Let’s take the example of the 45° beam angle LED profile. The corner-mounted profile has an internal base at a 45° angle to the two walls of the profile. The inner base and the two walls of the LED channel form a cavity which enhances the cooling of the LED strip and the cooling of the channel.
Suspended mount led aluminum extrusion profile
LED extrusion profiles have been more and more used in elegant strip lighting for modern spaces. Hanging the LED extrusion profile from the ceiling is a new way to create contemporary lighting in the air. Pendant cables, buckles, and fasteners are usually used to hang the LED profiles.
Step 2: Install LED strip lights into the LED extrusion profile.
This is the typical peel-and-stick installation. Peel off the protection liner of the 3M double-sided tape and stick the LED strip to the inner base of the aluminum channel.
Step 3: Pair the LED aluminum channel with cover.
Line up the cover with the aluminum profile, squeeze one end of th cover into the profile, then press all the way to the other end. You can tell by the click sound if the cover sits in the position.
