ENDCAP (1X) #85 FINISHING (STANDARD) – (WITH HOLE)

Name: ENDCAP (1X) #85 FINISHING (STANDARD) – (WITH HOLE)
Brand: LEDCO
SKU: LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H
Price: 3.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H

Brand: LEDCO

Every clean LED channel run ends with a detail nobody should see: the wire. That's exactly what this finishing end cap #85 with hole takes care of. Sold as a single unit (1X), this LED channel end cap — also called an aluminum profile end cap, extrusion cap or LED strip light end cap — snaps onto the extremity of your #85 aluminum profile once the tape and the diffuser are in place. The pre-made opening lets the supply wire slip out discreetly instead of leaving a bulky, exposed connection dangling at the end of the run. Homeowners use it to finish cove lighting, under-cabinet strips and closet runs; contractors and small businesses rely on it to make every linear detail look intentional on retail shelving, reception desks and display cases.

The logic is simple: end caps are profile-specific, so the shape and size must correspond to the channel you're using for a snug, rattle-free hold. This one is the #85 standard profile version, drilled for the wire side — SKU LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H. Caps are typically paired: the one with the hole where power enters, a solid one at the closed end. Beyond looks, it earns its keep by shielding the strip end from dust, which supports the thermal management of the extrusion and helps your light output stay consistent over the life of the installation. It's built to take everyday handling on a job site, in a drawer of parts, or in the hands of a DIYer working overhead on a ladder.

Anywhere you run an aluminum LED profile — kitchen ceilings and toe-kicks, basement coves, staircases, garage workbenches, bar fronts, office millwork, boutique shelving — this little cap is the part that makes the job look finished. A practical Canadian tip: cut your channel to length first, insert the strip and the lens, then press the cap on last. A small dab of adhesive inside gives a permanent hold on ceilings and overhead runs, while a plain friction fit keeps things accessible if you may need to service the tape later. Working with a different extrusion? See the matching Finishing end cap #11 (with hole) and the Finishing end cap #11 (no hole). Confirm your profile family, order the pair, and finish the run right.

Compatible with
Works with:
Channel / profile: LCPROF-85-16FT, LCPROF-85-16FT-LENS-OPAQ, LCPROF-85-8FT, LCPROF-85-8FT-LENS-OPAQ

What this end cap is for
This is the finishing piece for the wire end of a #85 aluminum LED channel. Once the LED tape is seated in the extrusion and the diffuser lens is slid or clipped into place, the cap closes the opening and gives the run a clean, machined-looking edge. The difference between this version and a solid cap is the factory-made hole: the supply wire passes through it and exits discreetly, so you don't need to leave the channel open or improvise a notch with a file. The result is a single, tidy assembly — profile, lens, tape and cap — instead of three parts and a visible splice.

Fit and compatibility
End caps are profile-specific. The cap's shape and outside dimensions must correspond to the extrusion you're using, otherwise it won't hold. This one is made for the #85 standard profile family and is sold individually (1X), so you can buy exactly what your project needs. Most runs use two caps: this drilled version on the power side, and a solid, no-hole version on the closed end. Always confirm your profile family before ordering — take a look at the channel's cross-section and compare it to the cap. If your project uses a different extrusion, the same logic applies to the Finishing end cap #11 (with hole) and its solid twin, the Finishing end cap #11 (no hole). For flexible neon LED rope, the dedicated caps are the Flex neon endcap 6X6 (with hole) and the Flex neon endcap 3X6 (with hole).

Technical specifications
SKU: LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H
Type: finishing end cap, standard
Profile: #85
Wire opening: yes, pre-made hole
Quantity: 1 unit (1X)
Use: aluminum LED profile with strip and diffuser installed

Installation, step by step
Work in the right order and the job takes minutes. Cut the aluminum channel to the exact length of your run. Clean the inside of the extrusion, peel and press your LED tape along the base, then route the supply wire toward the end that will receive this cap. Insert or clip the diffuser lens. Finally, thread the wire through the hole and press the cap onto the extremity until it seats flush. On ceilings, coves and other overhead runs where a dropped cap is a nuisance, put a small dab of adhesive inside the cap for a permanent, rattle-free fit. Where you might want access later — a display case, a removable shelf, a temporary retail setup — leave it as a friction fit so it pulls off by hand. Mount the channel only after both caps are in place, and keep the wire exit near your driver or connection point to limit visible cable.

Where it earns its place
Think of every linear detail you want to look deliberate: under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting in a kitchen, cove lighting in a living room or basement ceiling, closet and pantry shelving, stair nosings, bathroom mirror surrounds, garage and workshop benches. On the commercial side, it finishes retail display shelving, reception desks, bar fronts, cooler cases and office millwork — the places where a customer's eye lands at close range. Closing the extremity also keeps dust off the strip end, which supports the thermal management of the extrusion and consistent light output over the life of the installation. No documents are listed for this accessory: the important information is the match between the cap and your profile, so verify the profile family first and order your caps in pairs.