What this end cap is and what it doesAn aluminum LED channel is only half a product until both ends are closed. This
finishing end cap #85 is the closing piece designed to sit flush against the end of the extrusion, hiding the raw cut, the strip's last diodes and the edge of the lens. The "with hole" version carries an opening for the power lead, which is what you want at the feed end of the run: the wire passes through the cap instead of squeezing between the profile and the ceiling, wall or cabinet surface. Sold as a single unit (1X) so you can buy exactly the mix you need — usually one solid cap and one hole cap per continuous run, or two hole caps when you're feeding a run from both directions or jumping to a second section.
Construction and finishThe cap is shaped to the #85 standard profile outline so it presses on with a snug, positive fit rather than floating loose. That flush seating does three useful things: it resists the everyday knocks a channel takes on a stair nosing, a counter edge or a shop bench; it keeps the
diffuser lens seated in place instead of creeping out of the track over time; and it closes the cavity so dust doesn't build up inside the extrusion where it slowly dulls light output and creates uneven brightness along the run. The
black finish is the practical pick when you're working with a black channel, a dark soffit, black millwork or a matte black ceiling detail — the cap reads as part of the fixture, not as a visible accessory. End caps also come in other finishes so you can match the channel and the surrounding surface.
Technical specificationsSKU: LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H-BK
Type: Finishing end cap, standard
Profile: #85
Cable opening: With hole
Finish: Black
Quantity: 1 unit (1X)
Category: End caps, lenses and accessories
Compatibility and how to chooseThe single most important rule with end caps: they are
profile-specific. Several extrusion styles exist and each one takes its own cap, so check the outline of your channel against the #85 standard shape before ordering rather than assuming caps are interchangeable. Then decide how many of each type you need — a complete run generally calls for a cap at each end, so most installers pair this hole version with a solid cap at the opposite end. If your project uses a different profile, the
Finishing end cap #11 (with hole) and the
Finishing end cap #11 (no hole) cover that shape. For flexible
neon-style LED runs, the dedicated caps are the
Flex neon endcap 6x6 (with hole) and the
Flex neon endcap 3x6 (without hole).
Installation and real-world projectsWork in this order: cut and mount the channel, install the strip, feed the wire through the cap's opening, then seat the cap and press it on firmly. On ceiling, soffit or overhead runs a small dab of adhesive adds security so nothing loosens with vibration or thermal movement. Always leave a little slack in the cable so there's no tension pulling on the solder points of the strip — that's the number one cause of a dead section months later. In the field, this is the cap that finishes
under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting in kitchen renovations, cove lighting in living rooms and basements, stair and handrail lighting, closet and pantry strips, retail display cases and shelf edges, reception desks, and workbench task lighting in garages and shops. Canadian homes and small businesses often have channels running right up to a wall return or a cabinet end where a bare extrusion would be obvious — a black cap makes that termination look intentional. No spec sheet or additional documentation is provided for this accessory; selection is based on matching the #85 profile shape and the finish of your channel.
