Aluminum Profiles for LED Strip Lighting

LED aluminum profile also known as LED light bars, LED strip light tracks or LED channels. LED light strips are growing in popularity every day. Since they are energy efficient, safe, easy to install, and durable, LED strip lights can be used to light your homes, offices, industrial spaces, and more. But how do you install LED light strips on uneven surfaces or use them for decorative lighting? That is where aluminum extrusions for LED light strips help you out.

LED light aluminum profiles are designed to house your LED light strips safely. These profiles are available in a number of different shapes and sizes so you can easily install them on any surface. Some LED extrusion channels have added features like diffused or recessed lighting to help you customize your lighting projects.

Why Do You Need Aluminum Extrusion for LED Strip Lighting?

LED light strip aluminum channels are a great way to light your space in style. They come in a variety of designs, finishes, and sizes so you can choose the one that suits your project. Here are some advantages of using LED strip aluminum profiles.

• Protection:Aluminum channels protect the LED light strips from environmental factors like heat, humidity, dirt, water and more. You can customize aluminum extrusions to be waterproof, dustproof, and fireproof as well.
  
• Lighting Effects:Aluminum profiles are available in different finishes like frosted, diffused, recessed, and more. You can create different light effects by choosing the right LED light aluminum extrusion.
  
• Installation:Aluminum extrusions can be easily installed on any kind of surface. They come with flanges as well as 3M adhesives so you can install on walls, furniture, stairs, and more.
  
• Durability:LED extrusion channels help dissipate the heat from LED light strips evenly. This increases the efficiency and lifespan of LED light strips and makes them safe to use in open spaces like under-cabinet lighting.
  
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How to Find the Best LED Strip Light Aluminum Channel?

The market is full of aluminum profiles for LED strips so choosing the right one can be a daunting task. Here is a mini-guide to help you choose the best aluminum extrusion for your lighting project.

• The first step of choosing the right aluminum channel is to figure out where and how you want to install it. Do you want diffused lighting in your alcove or luminous lighting in your factory? Both will require different kinds of LED light strip aluminum profiles. Defining your project will also help you understand how you are going to mount your LED channels. If you are going to install the LED light strip extrusion on a smooth, clean surface then you can choose those that come with powerful 3M adhesives on the back. For all other surfaces you can use aluminum channels that come with mounting clips. For example, aluminum profile that comes with two caps and two mounting clips. The caps make it easy to insert the LED light strip while the mounting clips allow you to hang the profile on any kind of surface.
  
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• Once you’ve defined the space you want to light, choose the right LED light strip for your project. Aluminum extrusions are available in different sizes ranging from 0.5m to 3m and more. They can house LED strips with a PCB width of 5mm up to 14mm. For example, aluminum profile which is available in a standard length of 0.5-3 meters can house an LED light strip that has a width of 14mm or less.
  
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  Customized aluminum LED light strip extrusions can be longer or shorter in length and can house LED strips of any size. Deciding which LED strip light you want will narrow down the options for aluminum channels. It will also help you decide which shape and length you want for your LED channels.
  
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• After narrowing down the LED light strip you want, it is time to look at the type of aluminum channel you will use to light your space. The type you choose will depend on how you want to install the profile and what kind of lighting effect you want. For example, a curved extrusion that is perfect for surface-mounted lighting on ceilings. The surface of the extrusion can be clear or frosted depending on how you want the light to be displayed. A clear surface will give off more luminous light while a frosted surface will diffuse the light.
  
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  LED light strip extrusions are available in different shapes. For example, T-shape LED aluminum profile are perfect for lighting sliding doors, windows, shutter rollers, stairs and more. While U-shape aluminum profile is great for illuminating industrial curtain wall, partition, kitchen cabinet, under cabinet, display counters, and more. Both the LED light strip aluminum channels are made of high-quality aluminum alloy and are available in clear, frosted, and milky finishes.
  

Conclusion

LED light strip aluminum profiles are great for displaying your LED lights, keeping them safe, and adding to their longevity. Choose the right aluminum extrusion for your project in keeping with the aesthetics of your space. Browse our catalog of products or contact us for further assistance.

• You can trust Hembo-nova because we are the leading aluminum profile manufacturer in this market.
  
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