What Are LED Strip Light Aluminum Channels? PART 1

Our aluminum channels (or extrusions) and diffusers are two of the most well-liked add-ons for our LED strip lights. You may regularly see aluminum channels listed on parts lists as an optional item when organizing LED strip light projects. However, how ‘optional’ are they in reality? Do they serve any purpose in thermal management? Which advantages do aluminum channels provide? The most important factors in decision-making will be covered in this article, along with the most often asked queries about aluminum channels and diffusers.

LED strips are technically more of a lighting component than a whole lighting solution, despite the flexibility and simplicity they provide. Aluminum extrusions, also known as aluminum channels, perform a number of roles that make LED strip lights appear and operate more like conventional lighting fixtures.

The aluminum channel itself is rather basic and uncomplicated. It may be made long and narrow because it is built of extruded aluminum (thus the alternate name), which makes it ideal for a linear lighting installation where LED strip lights are being considered. The slots along which the LED strip light can be attached typically have a “U” shape and are about half an inch wide. They are frequently marketed in packs of 5 channels because their most popular length, 3.2 feet (1.0 meters), corresponds to the standard length of 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) for an LED strip reel.

Frequently, a polycarbonate (plastic) diffuser is also incorporated in addition to the aluminum channel. The polycarbonate diffuser is made using the same extrusion technique as the aluminum channel and is made to be simple to snap on and off. Once installed, the diffuser usually lies between a quarter and a half of an inch away from the LED strip lights, which are attached to the aluminum channel at its base. The diffuser, as its name suggests, aids in diffusing light and enhances the distribution of light from an LED strip light.

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