A special place in a row of LED light sourcesoccupy the so-called LED strip (strip, ruler). They consist of three LEDs connected to each other on a single flexible base. Their application is a universal solution for many situations where it is not possible to install fixtures on fixtures. For installation, aluminum profiles for LED strips are most often used.
Successful application was found by designers in lightsolutions of interiors. This device is a ceiling light in niches, boxes and behind the cornices, lighting stretch ceilings, decoration of shelves, arches, lighting stairs and skirting boards, accents on individual decor elements (fireplaces, mirrors), in furniture lighting - wardrobes, glass furniture.
Materials used for making profiles
As already mentioned, a profile is needed to install the LED tape. Profiles for LED years are made either from polycarbonate or from aluminum.
A cheaper profile box is made of durableplastic - polycarbonate. Its plus is that it can be any color, transparent or matte, it is very elastic, resistant to temperature changes, is not afraid of mechanical influences and is waterproof. It is mainly used for lighting of offices, trading rooms and equipment, in furniture production. A good solution for highlighting sculptures, ice rinks, ice slides.
However, the most universal and functionalexperts believe all the same aluminum profiles for LED tapes. They are suitable for any type of luminaire both for indoor installation and outside, because they are resistant to corrosion, suitable for installation in rooms with high humidity, do not emit any harmful fumes. In addition, aluminum is very good at removing heat, which increases the duration of the LED tape. The ease of its installation makes it possible to create designs of any configuration.
Types of profiles
Aluminum profiles for LED tapes differ in the installation method: overhead (or universal), mortise and corner.
The surface profile is most often used inThe furniture industry, providing illumination of sliding-door wardrobes or kitchen furniture. You can highlight the glass countertops. Use a profile of golden or silvery colors up to two meters long. To dissipate the light flux, the aluminum profile under the LED strip is often equipped with light filters.
Angle profile is used ifyou need to apply a non-standard solution (in the illumination of shop windows, window openings, ceilings, all kinds of niches, you can use it as a plinth for floor or ceiling).
Built-in aluminum profiles for LEDtapes are resistant to external influences, they are used to illuminate furniture, stairs, floors, even in the courtyard to illuminate the verandah or tracks. They are significantly superior in performance to similar plastic profiles.
Methods of fastening the tape to the profile
For convenience, the aluminum profile under the LED strip is equipped with special slots, where the tape can be simply pressed into place. But if there is a need, then just stick the tape.
