LED strips are becoming increasingly popular in lighting solutions, and their best accessories are LED profiles. It protects the LED strip while reducing lighting spots and diffusing the light for a softer lighting effect. But why does an LED strip need LED profile? The LED profile helps dissipate the LED strip heat generated.
In this article, we will introduce the advantages of LED strips, why the LED strip needs LED profile, the importance of LED aluminum profiles, and more.
What is An LED Strip?
An LED strip, also known as an LED strip, LED tape, and LED ribbon. Which is a flexible circuit board with tiny light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on it. It emits bright and energy-efficient lighting. LED strip lights come in a variety of colors, and intensities and support customization. Making them a versatile lighting solution for lighting and design lighting.
What are the Advantages of LED Strip Lights?
LED light strips offer many advantages and are a versatile lighting product. Its advantages include energy efficiency, flexibility, multiple colors, support for customization, long life, and the ability to create dynamic lighting effects. LED strips have become one of the main choices for residential lighting and architectural lighting applications.
Energy Efficiency
LED light strips are LED products. Compared with traditional lighting methods, LED strip lighting has excellent energy efficiency. They consume less energy and produce more light, which is also an energy-saving product.
Flexibility
LED strip are very flexible and can be designed into many shapes. Therefore, it can be installed in various positions and shapes. And they also support shearing, allowing for versatile lighting solutions.
Multiple Color Temperatures
LED lighting strips are available in a variety of color temperatures. There are single-color temperature, dual-color temperature, RGB, and many colored lights to choose from. So you have more options for choosing a suitable color temperature. And supports customization if you need it.
Support Customization
All our LED light strips support customization. Color temperature, power, size labeling, etc., will customize unique products according to your needs. So you just need to tell us the product effect you want, and we can meet your needs.
Long Lifetime
LED strip are LED products. Generally speaking, high-quality LED light strips have a 3-5 year warranty. You can choose the product you want according to your needs. I think you should choose good-quality products to save on replacement and repair costs.
Dynamic Lighting Effects
LED light strips have many dynamic effects on the surface and can be used as DMX512&SPI magic LED strips. It can change a lot of color temperature and color, and supports self-programming, thereby turning into a dynamic and beautiful lighting design.
How to do LED Strip Dissipate Heat?
The heat dissipation principle of LED light strips is crucial to their performance, and they need to dissipate heat. The heat produced by LED light strips does not affect its lifespan. But LEDs emit light and also generate heat during operation.
And your proper auxiliary heat dissipation can extend the life of the LED light strip. Efficient heat dissipation ensures the longevity and optimal functionality of the LEDs.
What Happens If an LED Strip Gets Too Hot?
Generally speaking, the normal LED light strips heat emitted will not affect their quality or lifespan. But some customers want additional customized power, or who want to extend the life of the LED light strip. I also want the LED strip to maintain normal function. Most customers will pay attention to the issue of heat dissipation and choose LED profiles to assist heat dissipation.
If an LED strip becomes too hot, it may cause accelerated LED degradation. Seriously, it will shorten its service life and cause color changes or even complete failure. At the same time, heat will also affect the adhesive backing and may cause the tape to fall off.
Why Does an LED Strip Need LED Profile?
If you use LED strips, most people know that you need to use LED aluminum profiles at the same time. It is mainly used to dissipate heat and improve the appearance of the lines. Here’s why:
Heat dissipation
We all know that the raw material of LED aluminum profiles is aluminum. Aluminum can effectively help LED light strips dissipate heat, prevent overheating, and extend the service life of LEDs.
Safety protection
The LED tape is exposed to the outside and is easily damaged if touched. Furthermore, over time, dust will stick to the LED light strips, affecting the brightness of the LED light strips. So LED profiles protect LED strips from physical damage, ensuring durability.
Uniform light distribution
LED strip has matched with LED profile, and LED profiles are equipped with diffusers, which are equipped with LED PC covers. This cover has several colors to choose from. There are transparent, opalescent, and diffused LEDPC covers to choose from. It will provide even light distribution and reduce glare.
Enhanced aesthetics
LED ribbon installed in LED profiles contribute to the overall aesthetic. For example, installing LED light strips in the ceiling, on the walls, and underground requires the use of LED profile accessories, which hide the wiring and create a polished look.
Easy to install
LED strip can be placed directly inside the LED profile. And we only need to install the LED profiles directly. So LED profiles simplify installation and provide a safe mounting structure for LED light strips.
Weather resistance
When LED strip are used outdoors, we need to match LED profiles. Because in complex environments and weather, LED profiles can protect LED strip in harsh weather conditions.
How Many Series of LED Profiles Are There?
LED aluminum profiles come in many different sizes and shapes. Each type of LED aluminum profile can meet your specific needs and design preferences. We differentiate them by their different features and installation methods. Next, I will give you a brief introduction to our main best-selling and conventional LED extrusion troughs.
LED Profile Light LED Profile Series
The LED profile Light LED profile series contains many best-selling and conventional aluminum profiles, especially Mini LED aluminum profiles, hot-selling LED aluminum channels, general LED aluminum profiles, and embedded LED aluminum profiles that are all best-selling.
For ordinary lighting projects and designs, you can first check out this series of LED aluminum channels. This series of LED profiles is used in many projects and has high reliability. It features a narrow profile design that makes it easy to install in tight spaces and is available in a full range of sizes and designs for different lighting solutions.
Free-bending LED Profile Series
The free-bending LED aluminum profile series is a new profile that supports curved shapes. It comes with an extra-long, seamless silicone mask that you can piece together freely. You can choose a combination of curves and straight lines to form a variety of creative spaces. Provides unlimited lighting design possibilities for all types of spaces.
Its dimensions are simple and compact, and its ultra-thin size does not take up space. Mainly used to roam freely on ceilings, walls, and floors, it enhances the artistry of indoor lighting design.
Architectural LED Profile Series
The design concept of the architectural LED aluminum profile series products is comfort and simplicity. This series of LED profile products is installed within the building structure and can be used as main lighting and auxiliary lighting. This presents a soft and bright lighting effect, meeting the customer’s needs for interior design without main lights.
The architectural LED channel series is mainly focused on indoor lighting design, with a simple and beautiful appearance. The main best-sellers are wash wall LED profile and without edge LED profile series. Indoor lighting has matte effect, polarized wall washing, and uniform light distribution.
Black LED Profile Series
The black LED profile series products have a black appearance, which is simple and high-end style. It mainly depends on the style of your home and office. If it is a simple and luxurious style, we can choose black LED channel. It plays the role of lighting decoration in home decoration. It relies on black lines to construct various fashionable shapes and highlight the ultimate beauty of linear lighting.
There are many series of black LED aluminum profiles, the most popular ones are floor LED profile, embedded series and suspended. The effect is flat light and uniform illumination. Suspended black LED chanel are used for decorative lines, single-sided or double-sided hanging, 360° lighting, double-sided up and down lighting, and various installation methods.
Cabinet LED Profile Series
Cabinet LED profile series products have installation methods and presentation methods. It can meet customers’ lighting requirements for various cabinets, such as wardrobes, wine cabinets, shelves, glass, and lighting requirements at the bottom of wall cabinets. It not only has a lighting function, but also creates the atmosphere of the indoor space, creating a bright, smart and exquisite space.
The best-selling kitchen light LED aluminum profile product series are with edge series, and 8MM/18MM card glass series. It supports lighting from top and bottom or three sides. The luminous surface can face the glass surface and can be used as lighting and load-bearing bracket.
How to Choose the Right LED Profile for LED Strip?
After we have selected the LED strip, we can choose the appropriate LED profile according to the LED light strip. How to choose? We need to consider the following factors:
Application
Plan where the LED strips will be installed and how they will be used for lighting. Only in this way can we choose the type of LED profile, such as surface mounting, corner mounting, embedded mounting, and ceiling mounting series.
Design style
Before choosing LED profiles, we must also choose an outline that complements the overall design of the space. Only in this way can the appearance and color of the LED aluminum profile be determined, which are complementary to the space design.
Size compatibility
We need to confirm the size and width of the LED light strip. For example, if you choose an 8mm wide LED light strip, you should choose an 8–10mm LED profile. Make sure that the profile size matches the size of the LED strip.
Material quality
First of all, you must choose good-quality aluminum materials so that you can choose high-quality materials to ensure their quality and durability.
LED PC Cover
Diffuser, also known as an LED PC cover. There are several colors to choose from for this cover, and the light transmittance of each one is different, so the light that shines out is also different. You need to choose the right LEDPC cover, which also determines whether you need a diffuser to achieve even light distribution.
How to Install LED Profile with LED Strip?
Installing LED profiles is a very easy process. You just need to follow the steps below.
Measuring and cutting: First, we need to measure the installation area and cut the LED strips and LED profiles to the required length. Remember not to cut it just right, but leave a little margin to prevent the LED strip from being exposed.
Stick the LED strip
Paste the LED strip into the LED profile. You can directly peel off the 3M adhesive on the back of the LED strip and then press it tightly to ensure a smooth and error-free patch.
Install the end caps and LED profile covers
After installing the LED light strip, we need to install the LED PC covers and place end caps on both ends for aesthetics and added protection.
Installing the LED profile
LED profiles generally come with accessories, and you can use brackets or screws to securely install the profile. The stability of the LED profile must be ensured.
Connect to the power supply
In a safe environment, follow the steps to connect the LED strip to a compatible power source. When checking the wiring at each step, be sure to disconnect the power supply first.
Summary
In summary, LED strip have become one of the popular choices for architectural and residential lighting due to their many advantages. The installation of LED aluminum profiles not only enhances its performance and protection but also helps improve the overall aesthetics, protection, and service life of the lighting device. This is why the LED strip should choose an LED profile.
So choosing the right LED profile, installing it correctly, and maintaining it carefully ensures a seamless and long-lasting lighting experience. We are a manufacturer of LED aluminum profiles, please contact us if you have any needs.
FAQs
LED strip requires LED accessories for heat dissipation and protection, because LED profiles have heat dissipation, physical protection, and beautiful appearance. This profile ensures extended LED life and optimal performance.
Yes, LED strip lights generate heat during operation. Although this heat will not have a great impact on this LED, you still need to pay attention. It is best to choose LED profiles to dissipate heat, prevent overheating and extend the life of the LED.
You can also install LED light strips without attaching LED profiles. But you need to be aware that LED strips without profiles may cause overheating and shorten their service life. In addition, the LED is exposed to the outside, so be careful not to bump it. There is also long-term dust that needs to be cleaned, otherwise the brightness will be affected.
First, confirm the size, application and installation location of the LED light strip. Next, choose the appropriate type of LED aluminum profile. There are many types of LED aluminum profiles, and you need to choose according to different applications.
It can be cut, but it is best to buy the right size to avoid deviations. Our regular LED profiles include 1 meter, 2 meters, and 3 meters. Of course, we also support customized lengths. You can customize the length according to your needs.
LED profiles generally do not significantly affect brightness. In fact, with LEDs installed inside LED profiles, LED PC covers can enhance light distribution and provide more even and visually appealing lighting.
