Aluminium profiles for LED strips: surface, recessed and angular with opal or transparent diffuser

LED strip aluminium profiles protect the circuit, spread the light and carry the heat away. They are chosen by the surface or recessed installation angle and by the diffuser they carry, because those two figures determine the depth of the housing. The bars are supplied in a cuttable 2 metre length, with an inner channel for the LED strip from 8 to 12 millimetres.

Types of aluminium profile by installation method

The mounting determines the model. On the surface it is screwed directly onto the base, recessed it sits in the opening cut in the plasterboard and at an angle it rests on two perpendicular faces. The LED aluminium profile price is the most contained in the catalogue.

Surface U profile for ceiling and furniture

The 2 metre U surface LED profile measures 17x7.8 millimetres and is supplied with an opal diffuser, the most common combination in furniture. A kitchen LED strip aluminium profile of this size fits under the wall unit without taking away height.

Recessed profile with wings for ceiling integration

The winged recessed LED profile sits flush with the board and leaves only the diffuser in view, because the wings rest on the plaster and hide the cut. It works equally well as a coving ceiling LED profile inside the perimeter moulding.

Angular 90 degree profile for corners and edges

The 90 degree angular LED profile is installed where wall and ceiling meet or on the edge of a shelf. The 45 90 corner angular profile aims the beam towards the front of the unit. As a corner LED profile it resolves the meeting of two walls.

Opal diffuser vs transparent diffuser

The opal transparent polycarbonate diffuser clips in and is replaced without dismantling the profile, so the professional finish can be corrected after installation. The opal one diffuses and loses around 15 per cent of the flux.

Opal line effect with no visible dots

An opal LED profile diffuser erases the dots of the SMD chips and gives back a continuous line, which is what you want when the strip sits at eye level.

Transparent maximum light transmission

The transparent one keeps practically all the luminous flux, although it leaves the dots of the strip visible. It is the sensible choice for COB strips and hidden installations.

Included and complementary accessories

Each bar is supplied with diffuser, caps and clips. The quick mounting fixing clip is screwed to the support and the profile clips on, so no screws are left in view. The 2 metre LED aluminium profile pack includes the complete set.

Initial and end side caps

The LED profile side cap closes the ends of the bar. The initial and end side cap is ordered in pairs, one with a cable entry and one blind.

Reinforcement joiner for long runs

The LED aluminium profile reinforcement joiner splices two aligned bars. That long run reinforcement joiner avoids the step at the joint when the line goes beyond 4 metres.

Available finishes silver black and white

The anodised silver black white finish covers the three usual cases. The white black LED profile finish is oven lacquered and stands up to regular cleaning. The 2 metre LED aluminium profile price varies between the white and the anodised finish. The linear pro LED aluminium profile of the INFINITY series takes suspended pendant LED profile mounting with steel cable.

Compatibility of LED strip aluminium profiles with 10mm and 12mm strips

Check the LED strip width before ordering, because the housing determines compatibility. The extruded aluminium thermal dissipation cuts the junction temperature by around 15 degrees and extends the service life of the circuit.

Fit the profile with the 24V DC LED strips or with the 220V-240V AC LED strips.

Frequently asked questions about LED aluminium profiles

Which aluminium profile do I need for a surface mounted LED strip?

The U model of 17x7.8 millimetres, screwed or stuck onto the base. It takes strips up to 12 millimetres wide and is supplied in 2 metre bars.

What is the difference between an opal and a transparent diffuser?

The opal one hides the dots of light at the cost of 15 per cent of the flux. The transparent one lets practically everything through, although the chips can be told apart one by one.

Do aluminium profiles improve the service life of LED strips?

Yes. The aluminium draws the heat out of the circuit and cuts the working temperature by around 15 degrees. Every 10 degrees less means thousands of additional hours of service.

Can I cut an LED aluminium profile to size?

Yes, with a fine toothed saw and a mitre box. Cut the profile and the diffuser on the same mark and file the burr.

Which profile finish is best for a white kitchen?

White lacquered, because it disappears against the unit and the plinth. If the front is dark or wooden, anodised silver hides the line better.