Description

A Flexible LED Profile is the ultimate tool for creative and architectural lighting design, allowing you to break free from the constraints of straight lines. The TR-AP09 is a specially engineered bendable aluminum channel that can be smoothly shaped to follow curves, arches, and organic forms. This makes it possible to install a professional, diffused line of light in places where rigid profiles simply cannot go. With our Flexible LED Profile, you can now seamlessly integrate beautiful, dot-free lighting into curved reception desks, architectural archways, and circular ceiling coves with stunning results.

Creative Designs with a Flexible LED Profile

The main advantage of the TR-AP09 Flexible LED Profile is the design freedom it provides.

• Conforms to Any Curve: The channel is designed to be gently bent by hand, on-site, to perfectly match the radius of your curved surface.
• Professional Diffusion on Curves: The flexible, clip-in frosted diffuser ensures that the light remains smooth and evenly diffused, even as the channel bends. This prevents hotspots and maintains a high-end, seamless look.
• Architectural Freedom: This profile empowers architects and designers to make light a truly integral part of their creative vision, tracing organic shapes and creating unique focal points. The use of curved lighting is a growing trend in modern design, often featured in publications like Contemporist.
• Consistent Protection: Just like a rigid channel, it protects your LED strips from dust and damage and acts as a heat sink to ensure their longevity.

How to Install the Flexible LED Profile

Installing the Flexible LED Profile requires careful shaping and mounting.

1. Shape the Channel: Carefully and slowly bend the aluminum channel to match the curve of your mounting surface. It is best to do this gradually to avoid kinking the aluminum.
2. Mount the Clips: Fasten the flexible mounting clips along the curved path on your surface.
3. Install the Channel: Snap the shaped aluminum channel into the mounted clips.
4. Install the LED Strip: Adhere your chosen Flexible LED Strip Light into the base of the channel. It is essential to use a flexible strip that can handle the same curve.
5. Finalize: Snap the flexible diffuser into place and add the end caps to complete the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the minimum bending radius for this profile? A: The minimum bending radius depends on the specific profile design, but it is typically around 6 to 10 inches. Attempting to bend it tighter than its specified limit can cause the aluminum to kink or deform.

Q: Can I bend it back and forth? A: It is not recommended to repeatedly bend the profile back and forth, as this can weaken the aluminum. It is best to shape it once to fit your desired curve.