A PCB designed to bend
Standard tape lights only flex up and down; push them sideways and the copper traces crack. This bendable LED strip solves that with an M-shaped printed circuit board: the zig-zag pattern between each group of LEDs absorbs lateral movement so the tape can curve around letters, circles, ovals and free-form shapes without stressing the solder joints. At 6mm wide and 2mm high, it slips into narrow reveals and slim aluminum profiles, and the 3M self-adhesive backing holds it in place while you work. To keep that flexibility, the strip has no silicone coating — which is exactly why it is rated iP20 and meant for dry indoor locations only.
Light quality you can trust
Epistar 2835 SMD chips at 60 LEDs per meter produce a typical 800 lumens per meter with a wide 120° beam angle, so the light blends into a smooth line rather than a row of hot spots — especially when you diffuse it in a channel. The 6000K Cool White output is crisp and energetic, a favourite for signage, display lighting and modern kitchens, while the 80+ CRI keeps skin tones, merchandise and finishes looking natural. Rated at 50 000+ hours, this LED strip lighting runs on a fraction of the energy of halogen or incandescent rope light, with no heat-soaked fixtures over your displays.
Technical specifications
SKU: BND2835SO-6000
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Chip: Epistar 2835 SMD
Chip density: 60 LEDs per meter
Can be cut: all 3 LEDs (50mm)
Length: 5 meters
Width: 6mm
Height: 2mm
Voltage: 12V DC
Power consumption: 9W/m
Recommended power supply: 11W/m
Typical luminous flux: 800 lumens/m
Colour temperature: 6000K Cool White
CRI: 80+
Beam angle: 120°
Lifespan: 50 000+ hours
Self-adhesive: 3M
IP rating: iP20, indoor use only
Operating temperature: 40C to -10C
Certification: cULus for Canada and USA E498952
Wiring, dimming and installation
The strip ships with a female DC plug (17cm) on one end and 2 wires (17cm) on the other, so hooking it to a 12V DC driver is straightforward. Size your power supply using the recommended 11W/m figure and keep some headroom for long runs. Dimming is supported two ways: a low voltage dimmer/remote combo on the DC side, or a dimmable power supply controlled by a 120V AC dimmer on the line side. Because this is a strip-only roll, joins are made by soldering multi-braid wire to the exposed copper pads — quick connectors are not compatible with the M-shaped PCB. Always mount the tape on a heat dissipating surface or inside an appropriate aluminum channel; good thermal contact is what protects the lumen output over the long haul.
Where it earns its keep, and the documents
Sign shops use it inside channel letters and behind acrylic faces; retailers run it around curved display cases and shelving returns; restaurants and bars trace rounded counter fronts and soffits; at home it shines in cove ceilings, under kitchen cabinets, around mirrors and along curved stair details. Cutting every 50mm means very little waste, even on short segments. For full details before you order or install, the technical PDF for the 12V 5M IP20 Bendable 2835 White LED Strip is available in the Documentation tab of this page.