Aluminum Profile #86 by LEDCO is engineered with premium-grade extruded aluminum, which serves a dual purpose in any LED strip light installation. Beyond providing a sleek, architectural housing for your LED tape, the aluminum acts as a highly effective heat sink, drawing thermal energy away from the LEDs. This passive thermal management is critical — by keeping operating temperatures low, the profile helps your LED strips maintain consistent brightness and achieve their full rated lifespan, far outlasting installations where strips are mounted directly to surfaces without proper heat dissipation.
This profile is designed to be compatible with a wide range of high-efficiency LED strip lights, including those with a high CRI rating for accurate, natural-looking color rendering. When paired with a quality LED strip and an efficient LED driver, the system delivers significant energy savings compared to traditional halogen or xenon under-cabinet and accent lighting solutions. The overall installation consumes a fraction of the energy while producing superior, evenly distributed illumination with no visible hot spots.
LEDCO products are certified to Canadian electrical standards, including cUL and CSA approval, ensuring safe and code-compliant installations across all Canadian provinces. Depending on the LED strip and diffuser combination selected, the profile system can be suitable for a variety of environments, including dry, damp, or IP-rated configurations for wet locations such as bathroom vanities or outdoor sheltered areas. Always consult local building codes and the specific IP rating of your chosen LED strip for placement guidance.
Installation is straightforward and accessible for both professionals and experienced DIY renovators. The aluminum extrusion can be cut to custom lengths on site using standard tools, and multiple mounting methods are supported — including surface mounting, recessed mounting, and suspended configurations. Compatible diffuser covers snap securely into place, offering options from frosted for a soft, seamless light wash to clear for maximum output. All necessary mounting hardware and end caps are designed to ensure a clean, finished look in any residential or light commercial application.
