The LEDCO Aluminum Profile #85 is engineered with thermal management at its core. Aluminum extrusions serve as passive heat sinks that dissipate warmth generated by LED strip lights, helping to maintain optimal operating temperatures. By reducing thermal stress on LED chips and their associated components, this profile helps preserve light output, color consistency, and overall lifespan — critical factors that separate a quality installation from one that degrades prematurely.
When paired with high-quality LED strip lighting and an efficient LED driver, this profile becomes part of a complete lighting system that can deliver significant energy savings compared to traditional halogen or xenon under-cabinet and accent lighting solutions. LED systems housed in proper aluminum channels can consume a fraction of the energy while producing equal or superior illumination, and they generate far less heat — an important consideration for enclosed spaces like cabinetry and shelving.
For Canadian homeowners, it's important to ensure that all components in your LED lighting system — strips, drivers, and connectors — are certified to Canadian electrical standards such as cUL or CSA approval. The aluminum profile itself provides a stable, non-combustible mounting platform that supports safe, code-compliant installations. Depending on the diffuser and sealing method used, these profiles can also contribute to achieving an appropriate IP rating for damp or wet location applications such as bathrooms, covered outdoor areas, and kitchen zones near sinks.
Installation is straightforward and suitable for most renovation skill levels. The profile can be surface-mounted, recessed into routed channels, or suspended using compatible mounting hardware. It accepts standard-width LED tape and can be trimmed to your required length with a fine-toothed saw. For best results, use a compatible frosted or opal diffuser lens to eliminate hotspots and achieve a smooth, uniform light output across the entire length of the channel — giving your space that sought-after continuous linear glow.
