Gahzly Buyers Guide to Led Profile and its types

We have a wide variety of LED profiles to suit a multitude of uses.

LED profiles are an important aspect of any lighting project.

That’s why we’ve written this handy guide to give an overview of the types of aluminum LED profiles we offer and some helpful tips on which components to choose for a sleek and professional look.

Gahzly Buyers Guide to Led Profile and its types

All of our LED Profiles contain an optional choice of diffuser and end caps with the goal of providing an all-in-one lighting solution.

With this guide, we will look at the following areas:

Types of LED profiles 

How to get a streak-free finish

Installing LED strip inside the profiles

Obtaining an entry rating of IP65

Types of LED profiles 

We have many different LED profile types available to suit your project requirements,

For the purpose of this guide, we have divided them to explore their purposes and suitability for you.

U-shaped splash on the surface

This is a standard LED profile designed to house tape up to 12mm wide.

These U profiles also have small width sizes for lower profile bars where a thin line solution is required.

They are designed to be surface mounted using mounting brackets, which are sold as optional extras for each individual LED profile.

U-shaped burial

Standard LED Profile designed to be installed in any surface and give a smooth lighting effect on the desired surface, it is designed for standard width strip with width up to 12mm.

circle

Circular profiles are usually hung but can also be wall mounted to provide an elegant finish with 360 degree lighting capability on some of our circular profiles.

These profiles can be used to achieve the highly desirable tube lighting effect.

corner profiles

Corner LED Profiles are best used when lighting is required in a 45-degree angle setup, either on the floor, under surfaces, or in wall corners.

Floors

This is a sturdy LED profile, commonly used for recesses in floors where it is likely that excess weight will be placed on its surface.

LED Profile Plaster In comes in a selection of different widths and extrusions to suit your needs.

We offer slim width, standard width, and extra width, as well as interior and exterior corner options.

Designed to create an elegant, no-frills finish.

architectural

Commonly used in architectural applications, this profile is designed to sit inside a wall structure.

IP65

We also stock a variety of IP65 LED Profiles for wet environments, ideal for use in bathrooms and kitchens where light exposure to water may occur.

It is commonly placed in the PC case to ensure no leakage, and we have a LED profile

U-shape, Corner, Walkover, Circular IP65.

How to get a streak-free finish

We understand that the finish of your project is critical, and what is required is a quick finish, a smooth and elegant finish,

We refer to this as no detection as there are no visible dark spots along the linear light source.

Below is a recommended approach to purchasing components for your LED profile to help you achieve this unobtrusive look.

Consider the depth of the profile you use

When choosing your profile, the depth of the profile will have an impact on the unnoticed finish

, as the deeper the profile, the more light must dissipate against the diffuser.

Selecting a deeper diffuser will also have an effect on brightness,

The more lights from the distributor, the lower the brightness of the overall finish.

Choose the appropriate tape for the profile

A bar contains a number of LEDs per meter, when trying to achieve an indefinite finish,

Selecting a strip with more lights per meter will help ensure that your final project will not be caught.

We have two main tapes available that we recommend to help achieve this.

The handy double range is 120 lumens per meter, which is more suitable for projects on a tight budget.

Most suitable for the most professional large scale project where quality and sustainability are paramount.

Choose the right publisher

We stock 3 main types of dispensers

Clear – Used for maximum brightness, this diffuser will not be able to provide a streak-free finish

semi clear – brightness is important but not essential,

It will provide non-detection capabilities if the correct tape is used. In this case ,

We recommend using tape to achieve the spot-free finish.

Opal – Use when the finish is in maximum intent, and least likely to spot diffuser when lit

As an example of an undetectable light strip, we have an aluminum profile with a semi-transparent diffuser and matching end caps.

The tape used here is triple with 240 LEDs per meter.

Tape installation inside profiles.

When selecting the right tape for your project, it is important to take into consideration how the tape will be placed within the LED profile.

The first aspect to consider is the width of the tape.

The tape needs to be thin enough to fit in the duct, if the tape selected is too wide it will not fit in the duct.

The cutting points of the tape is a factor to consider and how to measure this for the lengths of profile you need.

The cut points on the tapes are variable so it is important to take this into consideration when selecting the appropriate tape for the intended length of your lead profile.

It is recommended that a 24V strip is required as there is less chance of a voltage drop and this reduces the risk of spotting in the end product.

If the strip is too short, or too far from the end cap where the wire is fixed, a dark spot will appear at one or both ends of the linear light,

Which is not desirable.

Obtain an IP65 entry rating on the profile

When creating a lighting installation for environments that require an IP65 rating, it is important for us to LED an IP65 profile and ensure that it is properly sealed to avoid any leaks.

It is highly recommended to use an IP20 or IP65 strip inside a LED profile IP65 and it is not highly recommended to use an IP65 strip inside a LED profile IP20.

If an IP65 strip is used inside an IP20 LED profile,

This is likely to allow moisture to enter the lead profile and cause condensation within the profile, which will corrode the tape and cause a potential hazard within the circuit itself.

During installation, we recommend sealing the ends with silicone to reduce the risk of any water leakage.

Some LED strips used in LED Profile

LED strip lights are becoming more and more popular for home lighting.

You’ve likely heard the controversy over LED bulbs over incandescent and even halogen bulbs:

They are more efficient, brighter, longer lasting, don’t produce as much heat, can be easily controlled and programmed…the list goes on and on.

LED lights come in very compact, durable and shock-resistant packaging, which makes them can be used in a variety of ways.

One of the increasingly popular methods is LED strip lighting.

Linear (strip) lighting has become very popular and has become an affordable option for both commercial and residential lighting applications.

Buying LED strip lights may seem relatively easy,

But there are several things you need to consider to make sure you get the right kind of light for your needs.

Follow this post as we walk through the important factors of LED strip lighting and go through our full line of LED strip lights.

Types of LED strips

The LED strips category is a broad category that includes all the different types of LED strip lights.

Depending on how you plan to use the LED strips, you may need one type over the other.

For example, IP65 flexible LED strips are better suited for outdoor and wet areas as they have a protective coating that makes them waterproof.

Below is a brief description of each type of LED Strip Light,

This guide will go into more detail later because there are several types of tape in some of these categories.

DC LED – Powered by 12VDC, these flexible strip lights have an adhesive backing for easy installation and can be cut to two inches.

It is offered in water-resistant options and comes in 30 LED/M or 60 LED/M.

AC LED – Flexible Strip Lights that work directly from your electrical outlet.

Just plug them in and they are ready to go.

LED Rope Light – Multi-directional packaged LED lights in standard rope light packaging.

High Output LED Strips – High power LEDs from Cree, Luxeon and Nichia mounted on rigid strips with onboard drivers and circuits.

LEDs/Length

When purchasing LED strip lights, it is important to look at the number of LEDs per length.

For brighter output and higher light quality, you should look for strip lights that have the highest number of LEDs per foot (meter, yard, etc.).

If the LEDs are spaced too far across the strips, they can produce spotty lighting rather than a steady line of light.

It can be confusing because manufacturers use different units of measurement to advertise this.

My recommendation would be to stick to a specific measurement and then convert all the other measurements to see which strips have the most LEDs per given unit of measurement.

Note that this is not the only factor in determining brightness and light quality.

for example ,

LED Rope Light has more LEDs per foot than DC Flexible LED Strips,

But they are dim LEDs and are more visible than flex strips

, so always check the brightness of the LEDs as well.

LED strip brightness

As LED technology continues to improve, LED strips continue to reach brighter capabilities.

This does not mean that all bars will be super bright, and in some cases, you may not even want the light to be super bright.

An example of this is the accent lighting inside the shelf.

LED brightness is measured in lumens.

Depending on how you use your LED strips, you’ll probably want a certain level of lumens.

For accent lighting, you probably don’t want anything brighter than 200 lumens per foot,

But for other applications where you want more light, it just depends on your personal preference for how bright you want it to be.

So, be sure to note the Lumens/Length along with the LEDs/Length as this will have a strong effect on the light quality and the type of light the strip emits.

led strip colors

Our LED strip lights come in a wide range of single colors as well as multi-color (RGB) strips.

. The simplest LED strip lights are single colors that emit only one constant color of light.

We offer them in: warm white, neutral white, cool white, red, green, blue, yellow and ultra violet (UV).

Color changing strips are called RGB strips. These LEDs can display any combination of red, green and blue colors.

These strips require a controller to change colors in flashes or stay on a specific solid color. Take a look below to see how these strip lights work and look like.

color temperature

Color temperature is how we differentiate between the different whites an LED can produce.

Temperature refers to how “warm” or “cool” the light appears.

Temperature is measured in Kelvins with higher temperatures representing cool colors (a blue hue) and lower temperatures representing warmer colors (the yellowish light you would expect from a bulb).

See below for more visual explanation.

Different led profile shapes

Led profiles have become so ubiquitous that you can see them almost everywhere these days. However, they are not all the same.

Here are the most common types of hand profiles:

1.  Led profile installer

Surface mounted (U-shaped) led profiles are the most common type of profile led.

These are incredibly easy to install and come with mounting clips and end caps.

As a general purpose lighting, surface mounted LED profile lights can be installed on various surfaces (under kitchen cabinets, ceiling, cabinets, etc.).

The options in form and style are endless when it comes to surface mount LED profiles.

1 Led Profile Latch

2. LED profile installed on the recessed

The T-Mounted LED Profile is flush mounted into the surface for a cleaner, more refined aesthetic.

We use these led profiles mostly on wooden surfaces like shelves or cabinets.

These are mostly similar to surface-mount LED profiles, except they fit flush against the surface rather than being installed on top.

To install the recessed led profile, you should hollow out the surface before according to the width of the led profile.

2 The convenience of installing a LED profile

3. Side side light

The corner-mounted profile lamp has a vertical angle, and can be placed in the corner.

You can install it in the corner of the wall, ceiling, shelf, cabinet, stairs and so on.

Its installation is similar to the surface-mounted profile hand, except that you have to install it in the corners.

These lights are very popular these days because they can light up a space very efficiently. Light is spread evenly on both the x and y axis.

3 Connor LED Profile

4. Led profile for walls

LED Profile provides a cleaner look because this type of LED Profile hides all wires and strips in the wall.

However, they may not be easy to install and may also require professional installation with careful planning beforehand.

Plastering LED profiles in ceilings and walls is longer lasting, so this is a more permanent lighting setup.

These are more common in offices, shops, and other commercial spaces with plasterboard ceilings.

4 drywall profile lighting

5. LED Profile Hanging Light

The LED Profile Pendant Light is a contemporary lighting design with channels.

We hang LED profile lights from the ceiling with a cable.

This type of LED profile is suitable for spaces with very high ceilings where the suspension brings the lighting closer to the surface.

Hanging profiles have become decorative, with many builders using them at different heights to create eye-catching centerpieces for lighting.

However, it is more visible than other types of ducts.

5 LED profile hangers

6. Circular extrusion ring

O-ring pull rings are designed in a circular shape.

Generally speaking, these are LED profile hangers that hang from the ceiling.

This particular type is more decorative than functional, and you’ll see them as center lighting in commercial spaces, as well as in homes.

It is an ideal choice for office meeting rooms, high halls in shopping malls and hotels.

Can be customized to any required diameter.

Lighting direction can be up and down or indoors and outdoors.

What are the components of LED aluminum profile?

The Aluminum LED Profile System is not made of aluminum only.

Some other parts and materials go into creating tow materials.

Here are the raw materials that you will find in this aluminum led profile:

Heat sink (aluminum clip)

Heat sinks are a vital part of lighting structures.

While lamps are known not to get hot, they do produce some heating. They are simply cool to the touch, but their conductors internally produce heat at the expense of lumens of light.

The heat sinks are made from 6063-T5 aerospace aluminum. Their job is to transfer heat to the outside air.

Finned heat sinks are the most commonly used in lamps, including drawn ones, because they provide a greater surface area.

PC Publisher

The diffusers are mainly made of polycarbonate (PC).

. For example, in Lead Profile 

-We use PC from Japan.

It is high quality, durable and tends to have a higher transmittance.

No matter what kind of PC tape dispenser you use, quality will make or break everything.

Low quality plastic will turn yellow over time and affect the appearance of the LED profile when lit on or off.

end caps

Most end caps are made of plastic, and they insulate the lead profile from the vents and have holes for the wires.

This cover is also an essential part of an entire profile setup because it seals the holes and makes it easy to replace strips whenever you need to.

suspension cable

For hanging profiles, you will also receive suspension cables.

This cable attaches to the wall clamps and then to the aluminum profile.

This cable is strong yet flexible, and is usually made of stainless steel as well.

stainless steel clips

Fixing clamps for profiles are usually made of stainless steel (201/304).

These clips hold the aluminum surface on the base surface where the LED profile will be installed.

These make installation a breeze as you just have to attach these clips to the surface, and half the work is done.

Why choose Led Profile?

LED profile and strip light diffusers may look ornate, but they’re pretty cool.

There are many benefits to applying a lead profile instead.

Enhance heat dissipation

It’s a more technical benefit but it saves light and improves its usability.

Because profiles have a large surface area (lengthwise), they can dissipate heat more efficiently.

This heat dissipation ensures that the space is not heated at all, and that the light strip is long-lasting.

Protects strip lights 

If you place bare strip lights, they will be vulnerable to damage from the outside environment.

Even those that are water resistant may not last long outside of a profile.

So Profile protects the tape inside and prevents dust, water and other external elements from damaging the tape.

Moreover, a bar by itself will not look very aesthetically pleasing.

On the other hand, Led Profile looks quite contemporary and elegant.

Enriches the lighting effect

LED Profile also improves the lighting effect of the bar and the room in which it is located in general.

They diffuse the light from the strip lamps and spread it evenly across the space.

Depending on the diffuser, they also reduce heat spots, so the light isn’t focused on specific spots all over a profile.

In general, profiles can efficiently improve lighting without taking up much space.

You can install them in corners or under shelves where they might not be very visible.

They can provide soft lighting and enhance other lighting fixtures you may have in the room.

Easy to install

It is very easy to install an aluminum profile.

One can easily do it on their own.

The fact that you can cut them to the length you want makes them ideal for custom lighting setups.

Likewise, the tape deployment unit makes it easy to install dispensers by simply installing the LED Profile and adding tape from the reel.

You just have to drill the mounting clips and screws into the LED profile.

It doesn’t require a lot of tools and it doesn’t take much time either.

You can also use them to get light in places where there may not be electrical connections to mount the light.

How to select the required LED profile?

There are several things to consider when buying a led profile:

Dimensions of bar lights 

The first thing to determine is the dimensions of the light bar.

While the length depends on your need and you can adjust it easily, it is the width that will determine.

You will have to purchase the corresponding lead profile.

The strips are usually up to half an inch, or 10 to 12 cm, wide.

You will also need to decide what length of tape you need and get your led profile accordingly.

The lighting effect you want to achieve

The type of profile, especially the diffusers you should choose depending on the lighting effects you need in your space.

For example, if you want to completely brighten up a room, you might want to use clear diffusers.

If you are only installing a profile for decorative purposes, you may want to consider a recessed or plastered profile as they blend in perfectly with the environment and look neater.

As for the light intensity, it can be controlled electronically using the lighting control unit as well.

When choosing the type of profile light, focus on the aesthetic you want to achieve with the lights.

installation location

You should also take into consideration where you want to install the aluminum profile for the strip lighting.

If you don’t need a long profile continuation, then perhaps a profile caption is best for you.

Likewise, if you want a bar in your closet, perhaps the Corner Mounted Profile or the Led Profile Hanging Shelf should be on your mind.

If you intend to completely brighten a room, opt for a combination of ceiling profile and wall-mounted lights.

mounting type

Finally, think about how you want to install your LED profile.

Do you have sunken surfaces? Do you have a plaster ceiling? Or do you want the most intuitive installation?

These questions will help you decide which type of LED profile is best for your needs.

In the end 

Aluminum is a great lighting fixture that saves both energy and space.

You can use them in many ways and in almost any type of space.

Whether it is a public space such as a school or restaurant or a residential space such as your living room, pulls can smoothly elevate the lighting.

The streamlined nature of these lighting fixtures makes them very desirable for modern architecture.

In addition, they are so easy to install that anyone can do it

led profile 

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