Built for one long, uninterrupted run
Most LED tape comes in 5-metre reels, which means a mid-run splice, an extra connector and often a visible drop in brightness at the far end. This 10-metre strip solves that. The 2-ounce copper circuit board carries current far more efficiently than a standard board, so the last metre looks like the first metre — consistent intensity from end to end with no significant voltage loss. The strip is 10 mm wide and only 5 mm high, slim enough to disappear inside an aluminium channel, a cove, a sign box or under a cabinet lip, and it comes with 3M self-adhesive backing for a fast, clean stick-down on smooth, degreased surfaces.
Light quality you can trust
Sixty Epistar 3528 SMD chips per metre spread the light out evenly, and the 120° lighting angle means the diodes blend into a soft line rather than a row of dots — especially when you diffuse them. The 4000K Natural White output is the sweet spot for task and architectural lighting: brighter and cleaner than warm white, but without the blue edge of a cool white. With a CRI of 80+, colours read naturally, which matters when you are lighting brick, cedar, stone, painted signage or merchandise. Typical luminous flux is 400 lumens per metre, and rated life is 50 000+ hours.
Technical specifications
Brand: CDNLUX
Model: MTL-FP8AEHWM-60AXX
SKU: 352810M6067-4000
Certification: cULus for Canada and USA E498952
Chip: Epistar 3528 SMD
Circuit board: 2 Ounces
Chip density: 60 LEDs per meter
Can be cut: all 3 LEDs (50 mm)
Length: 10 meters
Width: 10 mm
Height: 5 mm
Voltage: 12V DC
Power consumption: 4.8W/m
Recommended power supply: 6W/m
Typical luminous flux: 400 lumens/m
Colour temperature: 4000K Natural White
CRI: 80+
Lighting angle: 120°
Lifespan: 50 000+ hours
IP rating: IP67
Operating temperature: 40 °C to -10 °C
Self-adhesive: 3M
Electrical, dimming and installation
This is a 12V DC strip, so it needs a low-voltage power supply — size it at 6W/m as recommended, which gives the driver the headroom it needs over the strip's 4.8W/m draw. The strip arrives with a female DC plug (17 cm) on one end and 2 wires (17 cm) on the other, so you can plug into a matching driver lead or hard-wire into a junction box. Respect polarity when wiring, and cut only on the marked points every 3 LEDs (50 mm). Dimming is supported two ways: a low-voltage dimmer/remote combo installed between the driver and the strip, or a dimmable power supply controlled by a 120V AC wall dimmer. Heat dissipation is not necessary for typical use, but in a commercial environment or inside a tight enclosure, mounting the tape in an aluminium profile is good practice. Note that the spec sheet lists the suitable environment as indoor use; the IP67 construction is what protects it in damp, dusty or splash-prone spots such as covered patios, gazebos and awnings, and it should not be used for pool lighting or submerged applications.
Where it earns its keep, and documentation
Think covered terraces and pergolas in the Laurentians, soffit and awning accents on a storefront, illuminated sign boxes and menu boards, garage and workshop task lines, long kitchen under-cabinet runs, staircases, cove ceilings, display cases and retail shelving. Contractors like it for long corridors and commercial millwork where a single 10-metre run beats three spliced sections. The complete technical PDF for this strip is available in the Documentation tab of this page — download it for the full dimension, wiring and performance details before you order your driver and controls.
