Does the installation of the led strip need aluminum profiles? As we all know, the aluminum profiles is one of the most popular accessories for LED strips, most people don’t know the benefits of an aluminum profile. Customers choose it according to different needs. Some people use led strips with LED Extrusions for heat dissipation, and some people use led strips with LED Extrusions for decoration. In this article, we will discuss what aluminum profiles is? Where to install the led strip with aluminum profiles? Why should the led strips be used with matching LED Extrusions?
What is an Aluminum Profile (LED extrusion)?
The LED aluminum profiles are made of aluminum, with covers and mounting clips that allow the LED strips to be stuck to the inside. Which can easily contain LED strips. The end result of strips with profiles is that they look more “finished” than unmounted LED strips, which are ideal if the strips are just for decoration.
Why Should You Use LED Profiles?
In fact, the combination of LED strips with aluminum profiles has many advantages, mainly to protect the led strips and prolong the life of the led strips, and help the led strips dissipate heat. We will explain the following points:
Provide Protection for LED Strips
If your LED strips are to be installed where they are likely to be touched, such as placing the strips in public areas such as bar fronts or retail outlets, then it is highly desirable to choose an aluminum profiles that provides extra protection.
It makes cleaning easier: You can keep your light source clean and pleasant with LED extrusions.
Consistency of Light Reflection:
The led strip can be combined with the aluminum profiles to produce a coherent pointless reflection. So that the light emitted by the led strip is uniform and consistent without lighting spots. LED diffusers are available in Opal and frosted surface finishes.
Heat Dissipation
The heat generated by the LED tape (much lower than that of incandescent lamps), and the aluminum profiles can dissipate heat from the led strip, thereby protecting the normal use of the led strip and prolonging its life.
Fixing the LED Strip
Some LED strips will fall off after a long time because the 3M backing adhesive will weaken over time. So, you can place the led strip in the LED Extrusions and snap it in place, without worrying about it coming off. For how to stop LED strips from falling, read on.
Where to use Them?
Aluminum profiles can be used both indoors and outdoors, mainly for home lighting and commercial lighting.
Home Lighting: you can use them around the ceiling of the living room, behind the TV, in the bathroom, above the wardrobe bookcase, or in drawers to light it.
Commercial Lighting: high-end hotel background wall, on the ground, above the stairs, strip-shaped hoisting in the office area, etc.
The great thing about led strip is that it is so versatile, they can be used for lighting as well as for decoration. You can also cut the aluminum profiles to the size you need, and customize them according to your project.
How to install LED Extrusions？
It is very easy to operate, we first make a hole in the wall or places you want, then fix it in place with screws, directly put the led strip into the aluminum profiles, and then put the cover on the aluminum profiles.
Summary
The LED aluminum profiles will protect your LED strip from any damage and also add style for you. This will make the led strip look less noticeable without compromising the quality of the light. It’s the perfect way to brighten up your home or workspace.